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Old 02-28-2009   #1 (permalink)
six-h


 
 

Why is the "Two way" feature of Vista's Firewall such a secret?

I am totally unable to find out how to enable this feature, though I'm told
that it exists.
I'm running Vista Ultimate.
I've attempted to follow an article in PC Advisor (issue 165) and fell at
the first hurdle!
Quote from Mag :-
Quote:
Quote:

>>Click the start button and in the search field, type "wf.msc".<<
I've heard tell of this "Search Field", but it does not appear when I click
my start button. Using the "Search" > "For files and folders" method which is
the only "search" I can find doesn't recognise the entry "wf.msc".
No where in the "Help" files can I find reference to enabling it, only some
guidance which assumes that you already have it enabled.
Help!!....Please!


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Old 02-28-2009   #2 (permalink)
six-h


 
 

RE: Why is the "Two way" feature of Vista's Firewall such a secret?

Eurika!
Having found out where Microsoft buried it, I think I can understand why it
has been so deliberately hidden!
Truth is it's so complicated to configure, all but committed geeks will
quail at the prospect and turn to "Comodo", which according to the grapevine
is not only free, but : -
More secure:
Easier to configure:
More user friendly:

Why can't Microsoft offer a product like this??

"six-h" wrote:
Quote:

> I am totally unable to find out how to enable this feature, though I'm told
> that it exists.
> I'm running Vista Ultimate.
> I've attempted to follow an article in PC Advisor (issue 165) and fell at
> the first hurdle!
> Quote from Mag :-
Quote:
Quote:

> >>Click the start button and in the search field, type "wf.msc".<<
>
> I've heard tell of this "Search Field", but it does not appear when I click
> my start button. Using the "Search" > "For files and folders" method which is
> the only "search" I can find doesn't recognise the entry "wf.msc".
> No where in the "Help" files can I find reference to enabling it, only some
> guidance which assumes that you already have it enabled.
> Help!!....Please!
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-02-2009   #3 (permalink)
Root Kit


 
 

Re: Why is the "Two way" feature of Vista's Firewall such a secret?

On Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:02:02 -0800, six-h
<sixh@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

>Eurika!
>Having found out where Microsoft buried it, I think I can understand why it
>has been so deliberately hidden!
>Truth is it's so complicated to configure, all but committed geeks will
>quail at the prospect and turn to "Comodo", which according to the grapevine
>is not only free, but : -
>More secure:
Please explain how the comodo crap can possibly be more secure.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-02-2009   #4 (permalink)
Root Kit


 
 

Re: Why is the "Two way" feature of Vista's Firewall such a secret

On Sun, 1 Mar 2009 06:35:01 -0800, six-h
<sixh@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

>If "Mad" Mike's opinion is true, then I am indeed sad that I am not clever
>enough to be able to configure the rules for "out going" traffic.
>Is there anyone that can offer a "fool's guide" to help me?
Just pull your network plug. That will effectively block outgoing
traffic.

You could also reconsider whether the Comodo way of dealing with
outgoing traffic makes any sense from a security perspective at all.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-05-2009   #5 (permalink)
Dave Warren


 
 

Re: Why is the "Two way" feature of Vista's Firewall such a secret

In message <B17EDEA4-E6C7-4F90-937B-115F9B8D23CB@xxxxxx> six-h
<sixh@xxxxxx> was claimed to have wrote:
Quote:

>Sorry Bruce, I can't see how a fire wall with free access to any and all
>outgoing traffic meets the needs of any home consumers.
It's really simple: If you don't like the behaviour of a piece of
software, don't install it. Playing games to limit malicious behaviour
of software will ultimately be futile.
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