What firewall should I buy to stay secure when avoiding upgrading from Windows 7?

spontmono · Jul 9, 2015

Hi,
I am pretty decided on staying with Windows 7 for a whole plethora of reasons but since Microsoft has ended support/ security updates to Windows 7, I am feeling less secure.
Therefore I was wondering whether there was a physical piece of hardware (an actual firewall server) or a reputable piece of software that can make up the shortfalls of a vulnerable and obselete OS.
Thanks,
L

Reyaz123 · Jul 9, 2015

A few tips here to keep you as secure as possible:

1.Router's, and windows OS come with a firewall;keep it turned on at all times
2.Try using an antivirus and keep it updated like avast or avg
3.Run malware scan with malwarebytes once a while and keep the program updated as well
4.Run suspicious programs you'd like to try in something like sandboxie to prevent any malware from reaching your pc
http://www.sandboxie.com

icehowler · Jul 9, 2015

I think the best combo is buying both bitdefender (one of the best antiviruses on the market) and malwarebytes (one of the best anti spyware). This is what I got for 2 years and I don't have any issues.

HEXiT · Jul 9, 2015

win 7 is still getting security updates and will do until 2020 at the earliest.
they have just ended free 24/7 online and phone support.

Reyaz123 · Jul 9, 2015

@ HEXit

I believe you need to contact Microsoft and purchase the extended updates to stay updated past this date
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows/lifecycle

Correct me if I'm wrong.

i7Baby · Jul 9, 2015

Even without updates, W7 won't get any worse. But also use an Anti Virus as well. I also use Avast and Malwarebytes with W7.

My plan for W10 is to not jump into it till early next year but only if there's no bugs left.

USAFRet · Jul 9, 2015

Reyaz123 :

Extended support is still free until January 2020. This includes security updates.
No new feature updates.

kyllien · Jul 9, 2015

Like others before. Windows 7 is now in extended support. This only means that there will not be new features added. Security patches are still be deployed to Windows 7.

However if security is a primary concern you should think about upgrading to Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or Linux as these OSs are much more secure then Windows 7.

QSV · Jul 9, 2015

Get Windows 8 Firewall Control. Its free and adds a few features to the already built in Windows Firewall. It stops programs from conneting to the Internet. In case of malware, it has saved my butt quite a few times.
Its a little annoying at first since you need to allow (or deny) every program manually to connect to the internet, but once its set up, its no hassle.

HEXiT · Jul 9, 2015

Reyaz123 :

mate it says jan 2020 end of extnded support...
extended support means you will still get regular security updates for windows 7 till that date.

spdragoo · Jul 9, 2015

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle#gp/lifePolicy

Confirms that extended support includes security updates.

Since Windows 7 has a free firewall, that should be enough of a firewall for you.

Barring that, most anti-virus packages (including a lot of free ones) also offer their own firewall as part of the package.

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