windows firewall

  1. froggyboy604

    Should you Disable the Windows Firewall after installing a third-party firewall software?

    If your computer is slower, having two firewall software can slow down your PC. Having two firewall software running may make your computer not connect to the internet, or slow down the network as well.
  2. froggyboy604

    Would it be safer to disable the Windows Firewall on older versions of Windows like XP and Vista?

    It is possible that there are old security vulnerabilities in the Windows Firewall in Windows XP and Vista. There maybe a greater chance of getting hacked or infected with malware by having the Windows Firewall turned ON in Windows XP and Vista if there is a unfixedsecurity vulnerability in the...
  3. froggyboy604

    Is a third-party firewall software still needed for most Windows users?

    I think using a thrid-party firewall software which is not made by Microsoft can be useful to most users. The Windows firewall software which is pre-installed in Windows failed to stop the WannaCry ransomware, and other network-based malware which can use Internet Explorer/Edge browser, Adobe...
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