Question : What is a very simple firewall that I can use to control internet rights for programs on my computer?
Perhaps I must be clearer. I am not going to use zone alarm that mucks up my system start up (although it is a very nice firewall program). A router is not going to aide me at all when it comes to blocking the programs on my hard disk.

What I need is a lite firewall program that I can customize what my CPU is processing. Something similar to zone alarm, but not as heavy, so to type.
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Best answer:

Answer by Soccer Dave
You cant do better then Comodo Pro firewall, its free, very strong, and low on resources.

Comodo Pro 3 Firewall – http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/