Is the fierwall in Windows 7 different than in XP and Vista? Better/worse/or no change?

Similar to Vista. Both are very different from XP.Kerry Brown MS-MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

"Similar to vista" like kerry said, with a increaseof security. I trust in W7 security, I'm using only a virus/worm suite.

Hi, There are several advantages. You may access the following website for reference. Windows Firewall with Advanced Security and IPsec In Windows 7, there are certain enhancements than it in Windows Vista. For Example, Multiple Active Firewall Policies. You may read the following article. Windows 7 Security Enhancements Arthur Xie - MSFT

It is muchdifferent than XP's & much better than Vista's.See Arthur's entry. He's put the stuff I, too,would have given you that explains in depth & detail.Cheers,Drew MS Partner Pres. Computer Issues