Win7 Firewall

Hiya

Normally I don't bother with windows firewall and install some third party proggie. However, I want to give this a whirl if I can get it to do what I want. My main concern is outbound since I sit behind a router that already provides a certain ammount of protection. With that and windows firewall, I think I am OK......except outbound. I despise proggies calling home and I usually have my past firewalls (Zonealarm, Sygate, Comodo) stop it. Can I get windows firewall to be selective about outbound traffic?

I know there is a rule section.....but don't have a clue how to configure. Especially since I don't know which ones call home. I am hoping that I can get the firewall to do what others do....which is ask me every time something wants to get out and I can say yes or no on permanent basis.

If this is better placed in the security forum.....mods, please move me. Thanks.

Microsoft TechNet: Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Getting Started Guide
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...8WS.10%29.aspx

Microsoft TechNet: What's New in Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...8WS.10%29.aspx

More like this: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...=Google+Search

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maxx - there is a control overlay for the WIndows firewall that makes setup easier:

http://www.sphinx-soft.com/

Thanks for the replies. I will have to do some reading. One thing I can't stand....a program that is always calling it's mommy. ;)

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Originally Posted by SpywareDr

Microsoft TechNet: Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Getting Started Guide
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...8WS.10%29.aspx

Microsoft TechNet: What's New in Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...8WS.10%29.aspx

More like this: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...=Google+Search

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Funny, I was wondering about this too and I have also always used a third party one rather than previous versions of Windows. Half way down the first section of the first link and I was lost though :o so could I ask a simpler question...
I struggled to find a 64bit firewall for Windows 7 and ended up with Comodo, but there are so many pop ups it drives me mad, especially when I'm installing something. So, my question is, is Windows 7 with the extra 'bits' as good? Safe? Easy to use?

Thanks, and sorry for butting in on another thread...

Obviously I can't help with win7 firewall....but I did have Comodo installed an XP system. Not sure what it is like now, but assuming it is similiar there are a couple things you can do to knock off the constant warnings. Comodo has an "installation mode". You use this when installing something. You will still get a few warnings, but not the couple dozen you will get without using it. Look for it on a right-click menu on the Comodo icon in the tray. Also....the old Comodo actually had two systems. One for firewall and another it called Defense system or something. I got annoyed with Comodo getting involved in everything and turned off the Defense system and just left the firewall on. I have other things to watch my files. As a firewall, I liked Comodo....but it got way to invasive for my taste. That's why I am looking at windows firewall this time.