PC Firewall Plus 6.0.0.84 new

wolfstr · 17. Nov 2009, 03:43 AM

PC Tools firewall plus 6.0.0.84 has been released http://www.pctools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59159 Or you can click Smart Update within PC Tools firewall plus to update to the new version.

Anupam · 17. Nov 2009, 04:16 AM

Thanks for the update

. Will be installing it soon.

aqua · 17. Nov 2009, 05:17 AM

hey guys do you think this should be installed instead of windows firewall or along with it..

wolfstr · 17. Nov 2009, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anupam

Thanks for the update

. Will be installing it soon.

Your Welcome

wolfstr · 17. Nov 2009, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aqua

hey guys do you think this should be installed instead of windows firewall or along with it..

I just have PC Firewall plus running and windows firewall disabled. Maybe the moderators can elaborate more on your situation.

aqua · 17. Nov 2009, 06:01 AM

yes is a question i ask on most forums..and since i have a hardware-firewall setup[inbound and outbound rules] included and this passed shields up test..no problem.
-also i read at wilders that disabling windows firewall save a lot of resources [disabling from services]
.but i thnk a sotfware firewall is needed.
and i always read good reviews about this pc firewall plus.

kendall · 17. Nov 2009, 07:13 AM

In one of the latest firewall tests, PC Tools Firewall ranked the highest of all firewalls, including all free and commercial versions. I've been using it for about a year now and I love it. It has a small footprint and works very well.

I did just realize that I've been using version 5.0 for a while (I didn't realize that the Smart Update was not upgrading me to the newest version), and just upgraded to the newest version. The new version has been a little "noisy" at first. However, I have the "enhanced security verification" enabled. This is basically the built-in HIPS. I prefer to use it and leave it on. If you don't use it, you hardly ever hear a peep out of it.

It definitely provides you better protection, IMO, than the built-in windows firewall. And, it seems to play nicely with most other security applications.

WES · 17. Nov 2009, 07:56 AM

Hm, I have always assumed that the firewall is the ultimate toy for the geek population.
Certainly not eye candy. The eye wants its part even among geeks I suppose.

Anupam · 17. Nov 2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aqua

hey guys do you think this should be installed instead of windows firewall or along with it..

If you plan to use a firewall other than the windows one, then you should disable the windows firewall, because of chances of clash between the two firewalls. I think this is the answer that you must have got on all forums.

On the other hand, if users do not have knowledge about firewalls, and they won't be able to handle the pop-ups, then windows firewall might be good enough for such purpose.

I have found PC Tools Firewall to be quite good for average users, and experienced users too. For a really solid firewall, go for Comodo.

aqua · 17. Nov 2009, 10:33 AM

ok thanks guys.

17. Nov 2009, 03:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
wolfstr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Great White North Posts: 214	PC Firewall Plus 6.0.0.84 new PC Tools firewall plus 6.0.0.84 has been released http://www.pctools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59159 Or you can click Smart Update within PC Tools firewall plus to update to the new version.

17. Nov 2009, 04:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Anupam Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 9,187	Thanks for the update . Will be installing it soon. __________________ Anupam

17. Nov 2009, 07:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
kendall Foundation Editor/Forum Manager Intern Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,770	In one of the latest firewall tests, PC Tools Firewall ranked the highest of all firewalls, including all free and commercial versions. I've been using it for about a year now and I love it. It has a small footprint and works very well. I did just realize that I've been using version 5.0 for a while (I didn't realize that the Smart Update was not upgrading me to the newest version), and just upgraded to the newest version. The new version has been a little "noisy" at first. However, I have the "enhanced security verification" enabled. This is basically the built-in HIPS. I prefer to use it and leave it on. If you don't use it, you hardly ever hear a peep out of it. It definitely provides you better protection, IMO, than the built-in windows firewall. And, it seems to play nicely with most other security applications. __________________ <-------Is looking for his brain....

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WES Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Viribus Unitis Posts: 99	Hm, I have always assumed that the firewall is the ultimate toy for the geek population. Certainly not eye candy. The eye wants its part even among geeks I suppose. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww9JS8dJ9fY

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17. Nov 2009, 05:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
aqua Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 120	hey guys do you think this should be installed instead of windows firewall or along with it..

17. Nov 2009, 06:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
aqua Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 120	yes is a question i ask on most forums..and since i have a hardware-firewall setup[inbound and outbound rules] included and this passed shields up test..no problem. -also i read at wilders that disabling windows firewall save a lot of resources [disabling from services] .but i thnk a sotfware firewall is needed. and i always read good reviews about this pc firewall plus.

17. Nov 2009, 10:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
aqua Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 120	ok thanks guys.