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2 stars
Version: PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 2.0.0.25
"Better then "Windows"!"
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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I totally agree with you. I HATE greedy, "Its time to renew" companies that pester you to death. I have "Reg. Mech." and after 1 year, it still works, but I get the old Red Flag in the corner, reminding me to renew and the updates will then continue. I hate blackmail.
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Years ago PC Tools had som great stuff but noe they care More about Money than they do with their poducts... I tried it it left to Many pots open to attack I went back to Windows one after I loaded sp2 again...I pity the Fool that Loads this...
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