Since Comodo Firewall does not install properly on my brand-new Win 7 machine I would like to know if the built-in Windows Firewall is adequate. Specifically, can it block outbound connections? If somehow a malware got on my machine and wanted to “phone home” I want to prevent it from doing so. Does Windows Firewall do that? If so, how do I configure its rules?
If not, please suggest freeware alternatives.