I understand a firewall makes a computer safer.
My PC came with Windows Defender already installed and, I believe, a Firewall.
After updating CCleaner, some time ago, I found that Avast Free Antivirus was on my machine
I did not ask for this to happen but decided to stick with Avast and turned Windows Defender off.
On checking, recently, I believe the Avast Free version does not have a Firewall.
I have 2 questions.
Is the Windows Defender firewall still active on my PC despite turning off Windows Defender?. I have tried to find this out by going into the Control Panel but the answer is not clear to me?
If the WD Firewall is normally not active can anyone recommend an effective free Firewall compatible with Avast Free Antivirus?