Re: What is the best firewall software to use without a router

Leythos wrote:



Just look for all the applications that can AUTOMATICALLY ADD exceptions, some without even prompting the user.

What to see something funny, install AOL and see how many holes if opens.


Ok. I know that. Those exceptions are easy to remove. In fact, one can set the XP firewall to not allow exceptions period. So, assuming that one has to configure any PFW to optimize security (not suggesting a PFW is preferable to an appliance, but the OP did inquire about a *software firewall* to prevent access of his computer from intruders), what's so bad about having to configure the XP firewall?
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