Is vista firewall adequate?

So I just recently put Vista back on my computer (had XP on it for a while. Didn't want it anymore.)

I installed the following security software:
Panda Cloud Antivirus Free
Window Defender (Turned it on after uninstalling an old version of McAffe that came with my comp)
Microsoft Security Essentials

Now I am wondering, is Windows Vista Firewall enough? I know it has inbound/outbound protection, but is it good? I am behind a router (The Motorola 3347) and need to know if the basic windows vista firewall is good?

If not, what free ones are good? I know of zonealarm, and comodo, any others?

On a side note, I disabled UAC (Annoying pos) and I need to know how to make Windows Vista ignore it being off. It shows the little red x shield thing in the notification area because of it. How do I make that disappear?

Thanks!

Cody

Edited by pivotraze, 25 August 2010 - 03:34 PM.

As it is, Vista's built-in firewall solution with a router is more than
adequate for most consumers' needs.

But I use Comodo free firewall and it has a very good rating:

http://www.matousec.com/projects/proactive...nge/results.php

So I shouldn't download a second one such as Zonealarm or Comodo?

If you're behind a router, you're perfectly fine with Windows firewall.