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License:
Free
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Editor's Rating:
Not rated
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
9,343
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista
- Additional Requirements:
Windows Vista
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
July 24, 2008
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Publisher's description of Vista64FirewallControl
Vista64FirewallControl protects your 64 bit Vista applications from undesirable network incoming and outgoing activity, controls applications Internet access. Allow you to control personal information leakage via controlling application network traffic.
Version 2 introduced IPv6 support.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 9 votes
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Vista64FirewallControl 2
"Best of the 64 Bit Firewalls"
Pros: Simple yet effective software that enhances the built-in Vista firewall. I've used Zone Alarm for years which has always been outstanding but for some reason they can't seem to come out with software for the 64 bit. Looks like they have been dabbling with a 64 bit beta version for almost 2 years now and then pulled it. So with a new computer, I found myself searching around for some added protection. I really see only two "free" alternatives (no Norton 360 for me): Vista64FirewallControl and Ghostwall (not found on download.com). I felt much more confident that Vista64Firewall was the least complicated and best choice. Until something else comes along (are you listening Zone Alarm?), I feel secure with this product.
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: Vista64FirewallControl 2
"Low resource usage, easy to use."
Pros: I've been using this on Vista Ultimate x64 since Jan 2007 when Vista was released. It uses the built in Vista Firewall API's to control all programs' internet access. Because of this, it has an extremely low ram/cpu footprint. It enables outbound protection and pops up whenever a new program requires internet access and then lets you create rules to allow or deny access on a one time basis, or to create a permanent rule for that application. Because it uses Vista's own firewall technology, it's a surprisingly successful stealthing firewall, as Vista's firewall is considerably more secure than that in XP SP2/SP3. It also works well with Vista SP1, as expected. Some users like more complex firewalls like ZA, Comodo, Outpost etc., and at one point so did I, but when I made the switch to Vista after running beta's in 2006, I knew what Vista's built in security had to offer (particularly on the 64bit versions) and decided to go with something much more simple and far less resource hungry.
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Version: Vista64FirewallControl 2
"It was OK till I found out it was..."
Pros: It stop apps from connecting to the internet.
Cons: See below.
Summary: It was blocking numerous ports without asking if I wanted those ports blocked. It also allowed any program to access any other program that had internet access. That sort of defeats the purpose of having it. It also drastically increased connecti... read more >>
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Vista64FirewallControl 2
"works great with my vista 64bit system"
Pros: No problem installing this on my system and has been working great
Cons: no problem todate
Summary: If you are looking for a free firewall for a 64bit system check it out
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Vista64FirewallControl 2
"Greatest Little Firewall for 64bit OS"
Pros: Needed to stop communication of certain programs I dont want to update constantly and this program was dead on.
Cons: Nothing...is simple and it works as advertised.
Summary: Nice simple GUI. Lets you add/remove programs later on. Should have caption over its icons but no biggie. Just does what its supposed to and its FREE!
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