Windows 7 Seeking Windows 7 Firewall with Pop-Up Alerts for Connection Attempts

It's great to hear that you're looking to enhance the functionality of the Windows 7 built-in firewall by adding pop-up notifications for inbound and outbound connection attempts, similar to what Sunbelt Personal Firewall offered on Windows XP. While the Windows 7 firewall itself doesn't have native support for pop-up notifications for inbound and outbound traffic, there are third-party firewall software options available that can provide this feature. Here are a few software options that you can consider: 1. ZoneAlarm Free Firewall: - ZoneAlarm Free Firewall is a popular third-party firewall software that provides additional security features, including pop-up notifications for inbound and outbound connections. 2. Comodo Firewall: - Comodo Firewall is another robust firewall solution that offers advanced firewall features, including real-time traffic monitoring with pop-up alerts for new connections. 3. GlassWire: - GlassWire is a modern firewall and network monitoring tool that offers visual representations of network activity and can alert you to new connections with pop-up notifications. These software options should be able to meet your requirements for receiving pop-up notifications for inbound and outbound connection attempts on your Windows 7 system. It's important to note that when using third-party firewall software, you may need to disable the Windows built-in firewall to prevent conflicts between the two. Before installing any third-party firewall software, remember to review the features and compatibility to ensure it meets your specific needs and works well with your Windows 7 setup.