> So how do they browse the internet if IE is so locked down?
> Most pages break and do not function with these STIG settings
> being to set at a maximun of HIGH.
Ah, the 'ol catch-22.
> And what better firewall
Well of course Windows Firewall can block outgoing too.
Just that you need to be a rocket scientist to use it in that manner.
You might say, ah, the 'ol catch-22.
There are some "shells" into WF that could help. I've been exploring
Windows Firewall Control but that has come with its own issues (for me) & the free version is more limited then the pay. Another is
Windows7FirewallControl though I have not looked into it.
> a better firewall which blocks outgoing stuff.
> a decent firewall without any of the AV stuff. Only I want the firewall
Another good question. That's the way I would want it too - without AV stuff.
Suppose there's a firewall poll around these parts?