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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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"Two words: Simple, Effective"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
Easy to config, EXTREMELY light resource usage, no slowdowns, and has excellent HIPS and firewall technologies as well.
Cons
Slow development.
Summary
Very good for the average user.
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"ridiculous"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
good as private firewall
Cons
i can't restart or shutdown my windows
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"best free firewall."
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
great user interface, easy to use, asks if a unknown program wants to connect to internet. light on system resources. overall good firewall.
Cons
none.............................
Summary
as there are few options available in free firewall. this one does well when compared to zone alarm and online armor, i've used most of free firewall over the months. this version of pc tools here deserves to be no. 1. for now, i personally believe its better than zone alarm. hope this helps regards.
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"works fine on vista sp2 no hangups or problems"
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74
Pros
easy to install, gui easy to understand, has not caused any hang ups or blockages brilliant programme and its free
Cons
no problems
Summary
would recommend to anybody looking for a free fire wall easy to use installed with no hitches
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