which free firewall is EASY to use and has FULL features?

Question

Matousec tests put comodo on the top. So i downloaded comodo firewall and it was a total nightmare. I got alert after alert. It did not let me download anything and the proactive defense part played havoc. It kept blocking even trusted files like microsoft office, and yahoo messenger. In fact, its training mode was non-existent. Even after i clicked on "remember this answer", again the same alert pops up. So its clear comodo firewall is unable to learn, because it will repeatedly cause alert. For one download of chrome browser, i got 37 alerts by pro-active defense and 37 times i told to permit installation, but again it asked. How can you call this a firewall? this is overly aggressive to the point that it becomes a pain. Also it alerts me for processes that i have never heard of and have no clue. It also blocked my microsoft security essential antivirus and did not let it update. Please tell me which is an EASY firewall to use that is free and complete.

Answer 1

You're right: Comodo overwhelms the average user with excruciating details, and no meaningful information.

Zone Alarm isn't quite so bad; but it too can notify about some obscure process and be less than informative.

The root problem is these thousands of processes are never named exactly what they are or do: that goes for legit Windows (or OS) or non-legit items.

Often it's a matter of trust, whether to let one proceed.



Kerio Sunbelt Personal is another FW of moderation.

Even Windows on board is not too bad, but lacks (In some situations) outbound defense.

All block unrequested inbound packet intrusion; it's the outbound stuff that can be troublesome, because once your browser has "reached out" (deliberately by you, or as "automatic" by configuration) and asked for an asset: the return packet is configured correctly and verified as legit.

Browser "hardening" is the key to reign in these automatic asset requests.

Don't fetch 3rd party assets (turn off 3rd party cookies) and don't permit 'active scripting' from returning assets.

Firefox has these mod's with the correct add-on's & configurations.

IE is way too liberal with them and falls victim to the slightest manipulation.

With that arrangement the firewall becomes easier to manage.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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