It seems my subscription to mcaffee is going to run out and I don't want to renew it though it has served me well. I've heard great comments about AVAST and the fact that it is free is very appealing, but it has no firewall. I was just wondering if any one knows of a good FREE firewall out here on the web or has any reccomendations THX.I don't use 3rd party FIREWALLS on any systems, but I've always heard good things about comodo and zonealarm.use the windows firewall its good and also windows security ESSENTIALS from microsoft downloads
Online Armor has always worked for meFirewalls protect against hackers and malicious intruders. You need to download a free firewall from one of these reliable vendors.

Remember only INSTALL ONE firewall

1) Comodo Personal Firewall (Uncheck during installation "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage" and uncheck any HopSurf and/or Ask.com options if you choose this one)
2) Online Armor
3) Agnitum Outpost
4) PC Tools Firewall Plus

If you are using the built-in Windows XP firewall, it is not recommended as it does not block outgoing CONNECTIONS. This means that any malware on your computer is free to "phone home" for more instructions. Simply put, Windows XP contains a mediocre firewall. This firewall is NO replacement for a dedicated software solution. Remember to use only one firewall at the same time.Thank yous very much I now have DIRECTION