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Windows Defender Firewall
Windows | Alternatives

A firewall built into Windows with no separate installation required.

 firewall, HIPS, firewall-controller    Security & Privacy, Firewall Protection    Commercial
Editor Rating:
5
WinPatrol
Windows | Alternatives

Take a snapshot of your system settings and alert you to any changes

 intrusion-prevention, malware-detection, HIPS    Security & Privacy, Intrusion Prevention and HIPS    Free (Limited features)
Editor Rating:
4
Malware Defender
Windows | Alternatives

An excellent HIPS program with network protection for advanced users

 intrusion-prevention, malware-detection, HIPS    Security & Privacy, Intrusion Prevention and HIPS    Free (Limited features)
Editor Rating:
4
Privatefirewall
Windows | Alternatives

A proactive multi-layer security solution with behaviour blocking and standard firewall protection.

 firewall, HIPS    Security & Privacy, Firewall Protection, Intrusion Prevention and HIPS    Free
Editor Rating:
5
MJ Registry Watcher
Windows | Alternatives

A simple registry, file and directory poller to safeguard computer system

 intrusion-prevention, malware-detection, HIPS    Security & Privacy, Intrusion Prevention and HIPS    Free
Editor Rating:
3
TinyWall
Windows | Alternatives

A lightweight firewall solution that works with the built-in Windows Firewall.

 firewall, HIPS    Security & Privacy, Firewall Protection    Free
Editor Rating:
5
Windows 10 Firewall Control
Windows | Alternatives

A good choice to supplement the Windows built-in Firewall and compatible with Windows XP and higher.

 firewall, HIPS    Security & Privacy, Firewall Protection    Free (Limited features)
Editor Rating:
4
Comodo Firewall
Windows | Alternatives

A good choice for lightly-skilled and advanced users seeking a full featured security suite.

 firewall, HIPS    Security & Privacy, Firewall Protection, Intrusion Prevention and HIPS    Free
Editor Rating:
3
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
Windows | Alternatives

A well-established inbound and outbound OS firewall solution suited for users of every level of experience.

 firewall, HIPS    Security & Privacy, Firewall Protection    Free (Limited features)
Editor Rating:
3