5 Tools for Managing Vista Firewall.

[anandk]

Of these, Windows has 4 in-built ones with whose help u can configure and control the FW.

1) Windows Firewall-Control Panel application, is the simplest—and the least capable. but with it u can complete routine tasks, such as allowing a program through it or blocking all incoming connections. this link will help u get started .

2) Windows Firewall-Advanced Security. this one is a snap-in and predefined console for Microsoft Management Consosole, offers much more granular control over rules, exceptions, and profiles. more about this here.

3) The Netsh utility (in particular, its Firewall and Advfirewall contexts) lets u make firewall settings from a Command Prompt window or a batch program. more info about this utility here.

4) Group Policy Object Editor (available only in Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions) incorporates the Windows Firewall With Advanced Security snap-in (under Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall With Advanced Security). In addition, Windows Firewall can be managed with a number of policies, which can be found in Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections\Windows Firewall. some nice info about this here.

5) Vista Firewall Control is a good and easy-2-use, 3rd party applications for managing the vista firewall.

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[ketanbodas]

W have left da firewall settings in default only, and dat is working okay. But will try no5, Thank You.