File Details |
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| File Size | 3.7 MB |
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| License | Freeware |
| Operating System | Windows Vista/XP |
| Date Added | July 22, 2008 |
| Total Downloads | 3,307 |
| Publisher | Webroot Software, Inc. |
| Homepage | Webroot Desktop Firewall |
Publisher's Description
Webroot Desktop Firewall secures your computer from Internet threats and reduces the risks of being a victim of online crimes. Unlike the Windows XP and Vista Firewall, Webroot Desktop Firewall combines intelligent firewall technology with intrusion prevention for inbound and outbound protection that is both powerful and easy to use.
Latest Reviews
Guzzler reviewed v5.8.0.24 on Apr 9, 2010
Has good email protection. Monitors all ports to prohibit unauthorized port scanning or any other type of system intrusion.
radiomaffia reviewed v5.8.0.24 on Feb 21, 2010
Crashes constantly under Vista Home Basic lately. Changed to Privatefirewall 7.0, that is practicly the same firewall, also free and worked for me.
bellgamin reviewed v5.8.0.24 on Jul 22, 2008
Webroot FW (WFW) includes Dynamic Security Agent, a full-scope classical Host-based Intrusion Protection System (HIPS). This HIPS greatly enhances your antivirus program by offering behavior-blocker protection against zero-day and other unknown malware.
The firewall component of WFW uses a powerful Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), and is fully configurable with rules setting to cover the preferences of any user. However, WFW offers excellent protection right out of the box, as well.
WFW is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista, INCLUDING 64bit Vista.
Highly recommended.
zapatero reviewed v5.8.0.24 on Jul 22, 2008
Slows the boot. Too many alarms, especially when installing, uninstalling or updating programas. Some alarm windows appear behind other windows, not in the right lower corner.
Amdis reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Jun 9, 2008
To sirred2000 you need it in order to get the program installed.(Duhh...^_^) But the program is free and you only have to give a name and a email addie when you register for a key code. Which is less typing then you hat to when you registered here. ^_^
As for the program itself, i have been using it for 2 months now and i like it a lot better then those firewalls i used before it. So far i haven't noticed a thing about it that i do not like.
Very low on resources, doesn't pop up as much like Comodo..is easy to use and as far as i am aware there is no catch to Webroot Desktop firewall. With that i mean that it is fully functional, no limit ware...nagware or whatever.
sirred2000 reviewed v5.5.10.20 on May 31, 2008
Hey! bokhylla
If this free why do I need a key to install?
bokhylla reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Apr 11, 2008
I think you "Papa Lazarou" have missed the point. All outbound traffic are allowed for 7 days as Webroot Desktop Firewall is in a learning mode during that period, that is in Webroots own words: "new intelligent, "learning" firewall. It "watches" what you do; then learns from your activity to only interrupt you for abnormal activity". After 7 days Webroot will warn you if a new activity is trying to reach the internet. Not everyone likes Comodos intruding and annoying pop up windows. I think this is a very good firewall. It is light on memory, all ports are in stealth and it is free as a bird!
Bjorn Lundahl
Gothenburg, Sweden
Tenoq reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Mar 29, 2008
Not free. Cannot install without a license key.
Papa Lazarou reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Nov 29, 2007
THIS IS A JOKE RIGHT ? IT LET EVERYTHING THROUGH , AFTER INSTALLATION I WAS ABLE TO LAUNCH I.E. , OPERA , AND FIREFOX BROWSERS , LIMEWIRE & SOULSEEK , NO QUESTIONS ASKED ! I USED UPDATER ON SPYWARE BLASTER ,CCLEANER, COUNTERSPY , A2SQUARED , OR ANNYTHING ELSE THAT REQUIRED ACCESS TO A SERVER , THIS WITH ALL SETTINGS SET TO HIGH ! T HAS GOT A BUTTON TO STOP TRAFFIC , BUT SO HAVE ALL THE OTHERS , I'M NOT KIDDING , THE WINDOWS XP SP2 FIREWALL IS MORE INQUISITIVE THAN THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE . LETS SEE ;ZONE ALARM - TOO BLOATED , KERIO , OUTPOST AND NEW COMODO 3 ARE TOO BUGGY , ONLINE ARMOR ,LAVASOFT NOT FREE , I'M SLOWLY RUNNING OUT OF OPTIONS. BACK TO COMODO 2 & WINPATROL I RECKON , OR THE AFORMENTIONED XP SP2 .
Blue Joker reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Nov 22, 2007
Why they are so scared to publish some screenshot of it...
Guzzler reviewed v5.8.0.24 on Apr 9, 2010
Has good email protection. Monitors all ports to prohibit unauthorized port scanning or any other type of system intrusion.
radiomaffia reviewed v5.8.0.24 on Feb 21, 2010
Crashes constantly under Vista Home Basic lately. Changed to Privatefirewall 7.0, that is practicly the same firewall, also free and worked for me.
bellgamin reviewed v5.8.0.24 on Jul 22, 2008
Webroot FW (WFW) includes Dynamic Security Agent, a full-scope classical Host-based Intrusion Protection System (HIPS). This HIPS greatly enhances your antivirus program by offering behavior-blocker protection against zero-day and other unknown malware.
The firewall component of WFW uses a powerful Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), and is fully configurable with rules setting to cover the preferences of any user. However, WFW offers excellent protection right out of the box, as well.
WFW is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista, INCLUDING 64bit Vista.
Highly recommended.
zapatero reviewed v5.8.0.24 on Jul 22, 2008
Slows the boot. Too many alarms, especially when installing, uninstalling or updating programas. Some alarm windows appear behind other windows, not in the right lower corner.
Amdis reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Jun 9, 2008
To sirred2000 you need it in order to get the program installed.(Duhh...^_^) But the program is free and you only have to give a name and a email addie when you register for a key code. Which is less typing then you hat to when you registered here. ^_^
As for the program itself, i have been using it for 2 months now and i like it a lot better then those firewalls i used before it. So far i haven't noticed a thing about it that i do not like.
Very low on resources, doesn't pop up as much like Comodo..is easy to use and as far as i am aware there is no catch to Webroot Desktop firewall. With that i mean that it is fully functional, no limit ware...nagware or whatever.
sirred2000 reviewed v5.5.10.20 on May 31, 2008
Hey! bokhylla
If this free why do I need a key to install?
bokhylla reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Apr 11, 2008
I think you "Papa Lazarou" have missed the point. All outbound traffic are allowed for 7 days as Webroot Desktop Firewall is in a learning mode during that period, that is in Webroots own words: "new intelligent, "learning" firewall. It "watches" what you do; then learns from your activity to only interrupt you for abnormal activity". After 7 days Webroot will warn you if a new activity is trying to reach the internet. Not everyone likes Comodos intruding and annoying pop up windows. I think this is a very good firewall. It is light on memory, all ports are in stealth and it is free as a bird!
Bjorn Lundahl
Gothenburg, Sweden
Tenoq reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Mar 29, 2008
Not free. Cannot install without a license key.
Papa Lazarou reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Nov 29, 2007
THIS IS A JOKE RIGHT ? IT LET EVERYTHING THROUGH , AFTER INSTALLATION I WAS ABLE TO LAUNCH I.E. , OPERA , AND FIREFOX BROWSERS , LIMEWIRE & SOULSEEK , NO QUESTIONS ASKED ! I USED UPDATER ON SPYWARE BLASTER ,CCLEANER, COUNTERSPY , A2SQUARED , OR ANNYTHING ELSE THAT REQUIRED ACCESS TO A SERVER , THIS WITH ALL SETTINGS SET TO HIGH ! T HAS GOT A BUTTON TO STOP TRAFFIC , BUT SO HAVE ALL THE OTHERS , I'M NOT KIDDING , THE WINDOWS XP SP2 FIREWALL IS MORE INQUISITIVE THAN THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE . LETS SEE ;ZONE ALARM - TOO BLOATED , KERIO , OUTPOST AND NEW COMODO 3 ARE TOO BUGGY , ONLINE ARMOR ,LAVASOFT NOT FREE , I'M SLOWLY RUNNING OUT OF OPTIONS. BACK TO COMODO 2 & WINPATROL I RECKON , OR THE AFORMENTIONED XP SP2 .
Blue Joker reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Nov 22, 2007
Why they are so scared to publish some screenshot of it...
bellgamin reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Oct 29, 2007
I cannot ignore radiomaffia's spam concerning Fort Knox firewall. That firewall is rated "poor" by all current & reputable firewall tests. See example HERE. Not to put it too bluntly, but Ft Knox firewall is an over-priced holey wonder. ^_^
Webroot firewall is re-branded Private firewall, & includes DSA - a Host-based Intrusion Protection as well as a full-on Stateful Packet firewall. When you visit the above test link, check out the rating for Private firewall & compare it with the rating for FtKnox. Then decide for yourself.
radiomaffia reviewed v5.5.10.8 on Oct 27, 2007
Looking for a good firewall with fast loading in XP and easy to configure? Give FortKnox Personal Firewall a try!!
GoodMorningWorld reviewed v5.5.10.8 on Oct 27, 2007
An Excellent update of the already top notch Dynamic Security Agent. Slow to start? Are you kidding? Mine is XP SP2 Celeron 2.13 and Have no problems with it whatsoever.