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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
4 stars
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 3.0.36
"firewall version 4 is better"
Pros: it better and less annoy then other
Cons: some pop up
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7 out of 29 people found this review helpful
2 stars
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 2.0.0.25
Pros: This application is better then the built in firewall in "Windows XP" but not much better then the built-in "Vista" firewall. It does have a great looking, user friendly GUI. It loads fast and isn't a memory or processor hog.
Unfortunately, my feelings towards "PC Tools" is, they have become a greedy, money mongering, garbage software vendor even though they have a few free applications. See cons for why.
Cons: But, it does not close or put all ports in stealth mode. On line security tests by "Shields Up" and "Semantic" will confirm the open ports. It comes with the typical "PC Tools" nag screen to try their other applications.
I will no longer use or buy any "PC Tools" products because last week, they tried the auto renewal bull sh~~ on me. I haven't used "Registry Mechanic" sense I bought my "Vista" computer and when my credit card bill came in August, there was a $24.95 charge from "PC Tools" for an auto renewal of "Registry mechanic". I contacted them and got a credit but still, that was as shady as I've ever seen from any software company.
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1 out of 4 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 3.0.36
Pros: No problem
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23 out of 40 people found this review helpful
3 stars
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 2.0
"It's Good But Has Vulnerbilites"
Pros: Pc tools firewall is very easy to use especially for beginners.Blockes hackers and drive-by downloads.Dosen't seem to have many errors and use less memory.
Cons: Some malware actually got past pc tools firewall and tried to disable it.It coudn't close some ports.
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36 out of 48 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 2.0
Pros: This is great Firewall from a great company. This firewall has a small footprint and download so it doesn't use much of your PC resources to do its thing. The alerts are limited to suspicious things are very easy to understand unlike some others. It has passed the leak tests and it configured from the install to go without need for user intervention. It provides great protection with easy to use interface and most of all its 100% free. I highly recommend it.
Cons: None
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