Latest ZA 6.5.x buggy o_O...need wait them to fix the latest version..

ZA seems not popular now...and I also don't like the software now too..since the startup takes some time ...and I need to wait around 1-3 mins before I can start my work ...

anyway...what other firewall software you guys using...and whats your guys recommendation? I've tested Outpost..but...damn, too much rules to set ...and the interface it's not really friendly

sotong168: If you have 3rd party firewall, i.e.: ZA..it will automatically disable the built in Windows Firewall..if not, better disable it to avoid conflicts

Hardware firewall?..it doesn't hog your system resources..just your connection speed

Outpost Firewall sure protects me a lot...better than bloated ZoneAlarm...

only the bad side is, new user will easily get confused with the configuration

I prefer outpost than zonealarm...and outpost firewall sure perform well

quick startup too

but that product is no longer in support...lol.

samurai1337: Now that reminds me...can you recommend any hardware based firewall? Thanks

MakNok: What kind of message?

I don't see any dangerous threat there "/

Tried...but I encountered 100%CPU time usage problem sometime

Not sure, the program just hang there..and my computer slowed down..and need wait for few minutes, then I regain my control back ..

hmm..still confused with some of the settings pages

CrazyNut: Recommend you Outpost or Comodo "/..try it

CrazyNut: Well, I'm one of ZA user [before]... ..ZA...for me..:

- slow startup
- crash
- bsod

...though it's frienly user..that's it

latest version of ZA? I haven't try it "/..is it stable? and about the startup, faster?

super macgyver: False, they..using outdated engine means you're more vulnerable to worms, port scan, trojan attacks "/..

Outpost is my pick "/...

though I no longer use it...Windows Firewall ...too lazy to set rules

Though Outpost is not user friendly, especially for newbies...but the protection is way better than ZA "/

check the advanced settings, disable..uh, what's that thing called..

Why don't you change to other firewall, Sygate Firewall engine quite outdated now "/

I've tried comodo firewall...but it seems it blocked my LAN connections...I can't browse LAN connections if I on comodo...and seems can't find the settings @_@??...