Re: [NF] Recommend software to close ports

Author: MB Software Solutions, LLC

Posted: 2012-06-09 at 18:07:45

On 6/9/2012 2:48 PM, kamcginnis@gmail.com wrote:

> I have always disabled the windows firewall and used my router to block ports. I have a vps service that has 'vCloud'

> which does that and it works well. Now I have a new vps server (much less expensive) that has no way to block ports.

> They recommend that I use Windows Firewall.

>

> Since I have not had good experience with Microsoft software, anyone have a suggestion for a good program? what about

> ZoneAlarm?

ZAP used to be good, but then got bloated and turned crappy.

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