Harrison
30th December 2008, 15:51
I've been using Comodo Firewall software for about a year now, and while it is a very good firewall, and prevents all attacks and other threats, it is also a bit too secure. Let me explain.
So far I've encountered a few problems with Comodo:
Slows down the loading of any internet software - browsers, email clients, ftp etc... It can sometimes halt such software for over a minute during loading while it does something in the background. During this pause it uses 100% system resources and grinds the system to a halt. So not nice.
Conflicts with some of the Adobe CS4 software range - With Comodo running I can't get Premiere CS4 or Soundbooth CS4 to load, and Photoshop CS4 sometimes has problems loading too. With it disabled they all load perfectly.
Slows down the booting of Windows XP by about 30 seconds.
I'm therefore now on the hunt for another firewall to replace Comodo with. I am considering going back to Outpost Pro as I used that for a couple of years and never had any issues. I only switched because my license expired and Comodo looked like a good free alternative.
But are there any other free firewalls anyone would recommend I try? Or if now, any other commercial firewalls you use and recommend?
So far I've encountered a few problems with Comodo:
Slows down the loading of any internet software - browsers, email clients, ftp etc... It can sometimes halt such software for over a minute during loading while it does something in the background. During this pause it uses 100% system resources and grinds the system to a halt. So not nice.
Conflicts with some of the Adobe CS4 software range - With Comodo running I can't get Premiere CS4 or Soundbooth CS4 to load, and Photoshop CS4 sometimes has problems loading too. With it disabled they all load perfectly.
Slows down the booting of Windows XP by about 30 seconds.
I'm therefore now on the hunt for another firewall to replace Comodo with. I am considering going back to Outpost Pro as I used that for a couple of years and never had any issues. I only switched because my license expired and Comodo looked like a good free alternative.
But are there any other free firewalls anyone would recommend I try? Or if now, any other commercial firewalls you use and recommend?