Do I really need a Software Firewall ?

Question

If I am on a LAN then it means that I am on a router.Win Firewall is turned on for inbound connections.I am not concerned about outbound protection.So,Do I need any other software firewall like Comodo ? Best answerer gets 10 pts and thanks for UR answers in advance.

Answer 1

Win firewall is a software firewall. So apparently you have answered your own question.



If you are behind a NAT router/firewall, then you don't need a software firewall at all. Just remember that not all routers are firewalls. However, there is a catch.



The only way to catch malware other than perhaps your computer may be acting strange is to run a software firewall with outbound protection such as Zonealarm. With outbound protection, Every program that wants access to the local network or the internet must ask permission to do so. This gives you a chance to catch any programs that don't belong on your system.



I suggest running a software firewall on any laptop that may connect to an unknown network at school or anywhere else. This protects you from some of the local snoops that might be trying to look at things they shouldn't and may even give you a warning depending on settings.





So, yes, it is a good idea to run a software firewall with outbound protection.



Shadow Wolf

Answer 2

Yeah u do need 1 to keep those stupid dam hackers ou that dont have a life but to sit in front there coms all day!

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Antispyware would be ↓ ( all free ) :



♣ Malwarebytes AntiMalware

♣ SUPERAntiSpyware

♣ Spyware Terminator

♣ Ad-Aware SE

♣ Spybot Search & Destroy

♣ HijackThis



I`d give special intention to the first 3 programs listed.



How to set/configure SUPERAntiSpyware : http://www.ecuhq.com/tested-programs-how...



HijackThis removes malicious registry keys, pretty useful for final cleaning.



How to use HijackThis : http://www.ecuhq.com/tested-programs-how...



If that doesnt satisfy you, use ClamWin ( also free ).



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http://www.download.com

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You could also try going back in time, using System Restore : http://www.ecuhq.com/tricks-f6/create-a-...



For your firewall what I recommend is,Pc tools Firewall plus or Zonealarm Firewall.





Pc Tools Firewall:http://download.cnet.com/pc-tool...





Zonealarm Firewall:http://download.cnet.com/zoneala...



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Answer 3

yes comodo firewall pro or zonealarm free will do the basic trick