Does a firewall make your computer run slower?

[gonelifting]

I just installed one and it seems my computer is stalling a little and a bit slower to respond to stuff. Is that normal for it to operate properly?

Please reply using snail mail only.(I will pay for postage and paper) thanks.

 

[almost-pro]

get a hardware firewall.

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

any app using resources will make your PC run slower...

 

[string_bean00]

I'm pretty sure Windows comes with a decent firewall. Just has to be turned on.

 

[ManOfArms]

Get a cheap linksys router.. that will do the trick.

 

[Zebo]

Get a cheap linksys router.. that will do the trick.

Bingo....