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Re: Firewall test results



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> Fascinating... and it shows yet another reason to keep the built-in
> Windows firewall turned OFF.  It's the only one that failed ALL the
> tests.  There is absolutely no reason to use it, and I don't.

While I'm no fan of Windows or its firewall, I suspect it's better than nothing.  
Notice that the test apparently checked only "leaks," i.e. outbound intrusions 
(extrusions!? :-).  I don't think the Windows firewall even attempts to block 
those, so it's no surprise it failed all the leak tests.

Gary