Pros
Probably one of the best firewalls around if you want to control the ins and outs of IP communications on your computer.
Cons
No longer maintained. Company was bought out and new company disbanded the software.
Summary
If you have Microsoft XP or Windows 2000, this is the software to have if you want a really good firewall.
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No idea, it never ran.
Cons
Just tried to install Sygate yesterday and only after running installer was I told it would not run on Windows 7. But it DID install Sweetpacks and SweetIM which I have just spent hours trying to remove from my computer. Sweetpacks is a browser hijacker and is hidden in many files in all browsers, so even when you think it is gone it still lurks in corners. Years ago I used Sygate and was happy with it until an update caused me to look elsewhere, but any program that installs junk without my permission is a major fail.
Summary
Avoid at all costs. There are plenty of other excellent firewalls available. If you have to use Sygate, be prepared for a lot of trouble.
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Pros
None that I can think of.
Cons
If you are still running Windows XP, it might work for you.
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I like that this firewall is so easy for beginners. Because of the way it works, it wasn't constantly asking me to allow or deny internet access to various programs and services. I also really liked that it isn't a resource hog, as I don't have much memory in the machine it's installed on, only 1G. Very easy to use, and I trust it because of its parent company, Norton. According to the knowledge I have of them, they're reliable.
Cons
Can't think of any.
Summary
An all round good firewall, and the sandbox feature gives peace of mind.
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Pros
Requires little or no configuration. Doesn't get in the way as some other firewalls do.
Cons
No longer being actively developed.
Summary
Sygate was bought out by Symantec several years ago. Symantec discontinued the product, which is too bad because it is still the best firewall software available.
From time to time I have tried some of the newer ones out there, and I always end up disappointed. The tried-and-true Sygate Personal Firewall does not disappoint.
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Pros
It is a very easy software to work with and an excellent product in all ways.
Cons
I have always been pleased with it.
Summary
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Updated on Jun 25, 2011
I previously used this software and have always been well satisfied with it as my firewall.
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Pros
It certainly caught anything trying to access the net.
Cons
pop ups all the time. Like "winamp is trying to access the internet" Even after you click the "dont show this again" it still comes back. Annoying.
Summary
Overall good but takes over the computer a bit. I have gone back to windows firewall (xp) as it just does the job and you rarely see any issues.
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Reply by JoeClearmind on May 14, 2011
You can right-click the taskbar icon for the firewall, go to options, and disable the notification messages there.
Pros
I have tested 14 free firewall products and this is the best so far. Very easy to install and configure. User friendly interface with a lot of room for tweaking.
Cons
I haven't found any yet
Summary
How can you go wrong with a free firewall made by Norton? It works great, has a sandbox feature, and one right click on the tray icon gives you total control.
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Pros
none nope nothing
Cons
- publisher does _not_ exist anymore (bought by another company)
- no root download link (no official link)
- no updates, no support
-no NOTHING!!!
Summary
i don't know how people can use software, that are so out of date!!!
nor how they don't try to get reliable information about software they are about to install!!!
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Reply by Neil_Parks on November 23, 2011
Yes, it is an old, discontinued product. No, it will never be upgraded or improved.
And that being said, it is still far and away the best firewall I have used. I periodically try the latest releases of some of the others, and I'm always disappointed by them.
Sygate Personal Firewall simply WORKS!
Reply by chindoo on October 12, 2011
That because instead of having an understanding how things work, you just go with hte latest fashion. WinXp is out of date too, but still an awsome software. I wish Sygate was not bought by Norton but heck this firewall is light, functional and perfect for winxp even in 2011.
Reply by redaya8 on January 30, 2011
so what do you use now because I don't want to mess up my pc.
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