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528768 2007-02-28 00:37:00 Does it work with Vista? SolMiester (139)
528769 2007-02-28 00:44:00 It doesn't appear to be. Also just 32bit OSs and not 9x. Murray P (44)
528770 2007-02-28 00:48:00 Looks like there will be Vista version out in March sometime. Not sure about 64bit. Murray P (44)
528771 2007-02-28 00:55:00 Bugger!......Okay then, any free firewall thats works with Vista anyone!! SolMiester (139)
528772 2007-02-28 01:57:00 I haven't been able to find one that works either, the nearest I have come is this which helps configure the Vista firewall

Vista Firewall Control

www.sphinx-soft.com

without it configuring the Vista firewall is ridiculously complex, must be the way MS wants it ie. no easy control over outward transmissions.
snoopy (74)
528773 2007-02-28 02:37:00 I haven't been able to find one that works either, the nearest I have come is this which helps configure the Vista firewall

Vista Firewall Control

www.sphinx-soft.com

without it configuring the Vista firewall is ridiculously complex, must be the way MS wants it ie. no easy control over outward transmissions.

Snoopy, ta for that, didnt take in that sphinx controlled the Vista Firewall, thought it was 3rd party.......senior moment!!

Anyway, the friend has McAffee, which appears to be crippling internet access.
SolMiester (139)
528774 2007-02-28 06:51:00 Snoopy, ta for that, didnt take in that sphinx controlled the Vista Firewall, thought it was 3rd party.......senior moment!!

Anyway, the friend has McAffee, which appears to be crippling internet access.

I didn't realise McAffee had any Vista compatible software out, is he running the XP version.

Symantic have just got theirs out, though I personally wouldn't touch it with a long pole, I also caution diving in to any new software before it was fully run in, especially security software. The problem being with AV and firewalls as opposed to your every day run of the mill apps, is that they require pretty low level access to the OS.
Murray P (44)
528775 2007-02-28 07:20:00 This (www.iexbeta.com)

Shows u what does and doesnt work with Vista.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
528776 2007-02-28 07:35:00 That looks like a very useful list Speedy .

Not wanting to rain on your parade but, can I point out that that seems to be an informal list with user contributions rather than anything that could be verified by rigorous testing, though user comment is always valuable .

So, a bit of caution might be advisable, way better than a pock in the eye with a blunt stick though :thumbs:

What took you so long anyway? :p
Murray P (44)
528777 2007-02-28 19:31:00 True, but its better than waiting to find out what does work with Vista.

OK, you cant get more official than this (support.microsoft.com)

Well programs that have earned the certified for windows vista logo, and
applications that work with vista logo.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
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