Should I be worried about using a Firewall with Microsoft?

[Windows Central Question]

firewall protects applications installed on phone from leaking info , working as a spyware
the second is to protect from hackers and others.. it's a lack of knowledge and common sense to use any device without firewall .

 

[Laura Knotek]

re: firewall is a must..microsoft doesn't care..why ??????

What type of device are you referring to?

 

[Jazmac]

re: firewall is a must..microsoft doesn't care..why ??????

Science Fiction?

 

[anon(9057135)]

re: firewall is a must..microsoft doesn't care..why ??????

I'm pretty sure that this guys a troll. Because what he said made no sense whatsoever.

 

[aximtreo]

Re: firewall is a must..microsoft doesn't care..why ??????

If it makes sense to him, we are all in deep trouble.

 

[RichardBurt]

Re: firewall is a must..microsoft doesn't care..why ??????

I'm pretty sure that this guys a troll. Because what he said made no sense whatsoever.

You could say the same about a lot of the posters on this forum...

Out of curiosity I went to grc.com and checked the firewall on the phone. All green. Perfect.

 

[RustyU]

Re: firewall is a must..microsoft doesn't care..why ??????

It makes perfect sense, it's just unnecessary.

 

[RumoredNow]

Re: firewall is a must..microsoft doesn't care..why ??????

Different Operating Systems have different security needs. No one solution fits all applications.

The OP provides no details about OS/device/etc... Sounds more generic than specific, hence my generic reply. ^^^

 

[dkediger]

Re: firewall is a must..microsoft doesn't care..why ??????

Cool story, bro (OP)!

 

[Jas00555]

Re: firewall is a must..microsoft doesn't care..why ??????

OP must've come from Android where a firewall is required. Don't worry, OP, you're safe.

 

[spazzmeister]

Re: firewall is a must..microsoft doesn't care..why ??????

OP must've come from Android where a firewall is required. Don't worry, OP, you're safe.

I have used all 4 OS's without a firewall and in my experience a firewall is NOT required by any. Just a good dose of common sense is needed.