Windows firewall on or off

[dave1701]

Is your windows firewall on or off? How do you think I should put mine. I'm running MSE for anti-virus.

 

[craneop1985]

you should always have a firewall program-either windows or some other one-keeps out things beside viruses.

 

[muhammad.arif09]

i think that always ON your window firewall.

 

[Bacon]

Mines off, I use Comodo instead.

 

[gamblingman]

Since MSE does not provide a firewall you need to leave the windows firewall "ON". That is unless you choose to download and install a firewall from a reputable provider. If you do choose to use an outside provider for your firewall, then you would need to turn the windows firewall "OFF".

Similarly to "Bacon", I also use Comodo. I put it on computers that I fix/clean/set-up. It does a good job and has an easy-to-use interface.

We also have a longer list of firewalls here: ****List of Security Programs to Use****

 

[Aastii]

Off, I just have avast! free home edition on which acts as a firewall, even though it isn't called one. The Windows one is so damn intrusive, same as a lot of windows features

 

[chamgamer]

I always turn off the windows firewall, it makes my internet connection slow.

 

[mrgcat]

Turn off windows firewall, Then use something like Comodo(Make sure you set all your applications up properly) or buy Bullguard interent security, I was very impressed with it and surprised how well it stops viruses or something.

Hope I helped

 

[jkjambo]

yes you can if you have another firewall activated

 

[Hsv_Man]

Leave windows firewall on as it is constantly checking all connections to and from your computer.

 

[jkjambo]

i advise trend micro

 

[steg]

All good advice above. What you should take away from this is as follows:

Everyone has an opinion on what program is the best, but the consensus remains you should have one and only one firewall on.

 

[lucasbytegenius]

I leave it on, but of course I have no AV at all

 

[Mark4_4]

if you have open ports on your router I would say definitely yes

 

[Pegasus]

Is your windows firewall on or off? How do you think I should put mine. I'm running MSE for anti-virus.

A golden oldie. I have been told by every expert on the planet, that if a commercial firewall is used (and almost everybody does use one) then Windows firewall should be disabled. In fact most reputable firewalls automatically disable Widows FW. Mine does.

Peg