PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition User Reviews
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"Numero UNO!"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
The best! Your search for the best Firewall stops here!
Cons
The best! The best! The best!
Summary
The best firewall! Not long ago someone won a security suite (antivirus and firewall) and asked me if I wanted it. I said no thank you - I am very happy with PC Tools!
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"Do not install on Windows 7 64 bit, reinstalled Windows"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
Old versions used to be good on Windows XP.
Cons
Old versions used to be good on Windows XP.
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"Cannot tell if it was working"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
None. It does not work.
Cons
Difficult to download.
Showed some kind of error every time, EVERY TIME, computer restarted.
I could not be sure the firewall was working because there was no icon on taskbar. Tried to open program from the Start menu but all I got was a box with the PC Tools logo stating "Initializing"...for five minutesSummary
I'm going back to ZoneAlarm
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"I like it a lot!"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
I always used Zone Alarm Pro, paid subscriptions for years. Then reverted back to the free Zone Alarm Firewall. Seems their last update just plain did not work. Feels funny without the Z icon on my taskbar and somewhat unsafe. I tried Comodo and couple of others and man was that aggravating. Having to reboot for every update. Well I finally got around to trying this little Firewall. I been using it now for several months and I'm totally satisfied. I'm using Windows XP Professional and Avast7 AV and no conflicts whatsoever. I'm glad too. I don't like windows firewall and the others are just insane to run, to much bleh. The Firewall and the AV is the 2 must have's on my PC. PC Tool Firewall is a winner for me. I certainly recommend it. It's simple, fast, user friendly, and easily understood. No excess baggage.
Cons
None.. I am totally pleased.
Summary
Try it out is my advice... that's what I do. For me it's my Firewall till Zone Alarm gets its act back together and then back I go LOL! 12 years with one product will do that to ya. If they don't, I will stick with PC Tool Firewall Plus. It may not be for everyone since we all have different PC's and Net habit's. From behind my screen, it works.
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"Excellent Product - v7.0.0.123"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
Excellent Firewall with an intuitive interface and a small footprint.
Passes all Test from Gibson Research with flying colors.
http://www.grc.comCons
Nothing worth mentioning
Summary
This is everything ZoneAlarm used to be.
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"It is a Very good, effective firewall"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
It's easy to configure, provides solid protection and l have been pleased of the quality and features.
Cons
Cannot figure out how to deflect "ping" responses.
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"used to be good"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
free, it installs and uninstalls
Cons
it freezes my home built windows vista gaming rig
Summary
stat away from pc tools 7
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"Cool!(For new version 7.0.0.123)"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
Uses less CPU.
Works like a true boduguard.
Gives detail log of exchanged by applications.Cons
Nothing to worry unless system is already ifected my heavy malwares and virus.
Summary
Simply great for free!
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"Simple, clean, lean, mean Firewall machine!"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
Very easy to use, efficient, takes up very few resources. Much better than Zone Alarm, which it replaced. Even works well on older computers with XP or not much RAM because it uses fewer computer resources to function.
Cons
None. No complaints.
Summary
For the beginner to the average to the experienced computer user, I highly recommend this Firewall. Most of all... it's FREE!!
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"does what it promises to do"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
good all-in-one tool
Cons
none noticed
Summary
good program
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