Fix Windows 7 Firewall Failure Error

Problem :

My first experience with Windows 7 64 bits...After adjusting Windows 7 Firewall to it's highest security level, the Gibson Research firewall leak test demonstrated that Windows 7 firewall failed to prevent breeching. I downloaded Zone Alarms free firewall and that was successful in plugging the leak, however, it seems that Zone Alarm was not compatible with 64bit OS and my computer was freezing upon startup! I am also running Microsoft Security Essentials which does not seem to contain any independent firewall settings. I have uninstalled Zone Alarm and now remain with only a leaky Windows 7 firewall. Any advise???


Solution :


Windows 7 also has a test application, Action Center. If there is any leak, it will be detected and the notification will pop up. If not, we usually consider that the system is safe and we need not modify anything. At this stage, I suggest you restore the Windows Firewall settings to default and check whether everything is fine. Meanwhile, regarding the report from the third party application, please contact the manufacturer for further assistance about the reported leak.