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Do I need more than XP's firewall?
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tom34diy
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15. July 2006 @ 15:12 |
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Hello, I just learned that my new Dell with Windows XP apparently has its own firewall, so do I still need to get a third party firewall such as Norton Internet Security or one through my ISP? In other words, do you all think I am covered for most things if I have XP's firewall and Norton antivirus? Thanks for any input. Tom
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15. July 2006 @ 22:22 |
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You could continue to use it, your choice, but there are many better third party firewalls. Just remember to turn off Windows' firewall if you get another. Using two is like not using one.
As for the antivirus, Norton is weak. This should help alot. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/292257
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16. July 2006 @ 02:30 |
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Yes tom34diy, you need more than windows firewall.
Windows firewall only works "one way", meaning a full software firewall will do much more for you.
Take a look at the guide, it need's updating and I'm in the process of doing so.
Remember to turn windows firewall off after you've installed your new firewall :)
Start > controll panel > Secuirty centre > Window's firewall OFF.
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16. July 2006 @ 03:46 |
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Yes I agreee its better to have a third party firewall windows firewall is standard for my liking and is weak and u will become an easy tarfet still.
Its better to go with a company that specialises in this field.
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Xian
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16. July 2006 @ 06:51 |
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As rav009 said, Windows firewall only works one way. What that meeans is that it only blocks packets coming from the Internet. The Windows firewall allows everything to be transmitted out to the Internet. If you get a virus or trojan then nothing is preventing it from sending info out to the Internet. A good home firewall should also only permit allowed programs to go out as well, and they have to ask permission the first time they try to access the internet. That functionalitly is not in the Windows firewall until Vista comes out, but I don't know of any commercial firewall for home use that doesn't have that feature.
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tom34diy
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16. July 2006 @ 18:47 |
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Thanks a lot for the good info. Guess I will have to go buy the firewall software. Since I have Norton AV, would it be better for me to use their Internet Security (firewall) software instead of someone elses? Tom
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17. July 2006 @ 05:01 |
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Well I would say yes NIS is good enough to do the job and thats what i use. But a lot of people here would say differently, so its up to you.
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17. July 2006 @ 05:32 |
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17. July 2006 @ 05:51 |
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I've had AVG all along but when I read this thread I realized I had to turn off Windows firewall. Now this annoying balloon at the bottom of my screen keeps popping up saying "Windows does not detect a firewall, click here to fix the problem" or something like that. Is there any way to stop the balloon or get windows to detect AVG?
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17. July 2006 @ 08:43 |
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Control Panel. Security Center. In the Resources section, click on Change the way Security Center alerts me. Uncheck all three boxes.*
* - For those using Spybot Search and Destroy, it will detect that change in the alert section and label it in red, labeled Windows Security. Don't allow Spybot to make the corrections or that bubble will come back.
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17. July 2006 @ 08:49 |
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But then I will no longer get those bubbles for anything again right? Is there a way to just change it for that one program?
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kiss11
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22. July 2006 @ 18:00 |
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dont know whats up with my pc?
when i go to >Change the way Security Center alerts me. Uncheck all three boxes.* i cant do anything . is there something stoping it
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redwash1
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8. August 2006 @ 21:36 |
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there are also free stuff, sygate, ZoneAlarm...etc; to try out if you,like then you can buy full copy. Private surfing is also great.
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ZIZI88
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9. August 2006 @ 00:36 |
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I have three firewalls, I can recommend Sygate.
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9. August 2006 @ 01:03 |
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andersg:
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I've had AVG all along but when I read this thread I realized I had to turn off Windows firewall. Now this annoying balloon at the bottom of my screen keeps popping up saying "Windows does not detect a firewall, click here to fix the problem" or something like that. Is there any way to stop the balloon or get windows to detect AVG?
AVG is an Anti Virus by Grisoft (hence AVG) - not a firewall. That is why when you turned off the Windows firewall is gave you that warning balloon.
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9. August 2006 @ 06:26 |
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I see. I turned off windows firewall in the first place hoping my torrent would download faster. Not much luck so far though
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9. August 2006 @ 17:34 |
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you dont need to turn windows firewall off to download your torrents faster .just set the settings to allow your torrent client .as for windows firewall it is junk download Zone Alarm .i did and works very well.its a pain at first to let all your stuff in but when thats all configured u should be ok.
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9. August 2006 @ 17:40 |
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I'm thinking bout ZoneAlarm but for now I think I'll stick with the Windows one cause I am too lazy to let all the stuff through. Maybe tomorrow lol
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9. August 2006 @ 17:58 |
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you will get less junk in your pc with Zone Alarm.i used to use windows firewall until about 2 days ago .at first Zone Alarm is a little bit a pain in the butt .but once u get it strait it is cool.this is wierd my ie and others seem faster now .
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9. August 2006 @ 17:59 |
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9. August 2006 @ 18:01 |
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quote>Now that you have ZoneAlarm? yes very strange.i guess it stops most junk that causes pcs to go slow .also i am using Windows Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 Size 6.10MB which is like Firefox!!!!!!what a difference compared to the old ie
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9. August 2006 @ 18:23 |
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I think I'll get that Beta IE now for a change and a bonus that it is faster too.
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redwash1
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19. August 2006 @ 19:57 |
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Any firewall is better than no firewall. Just keep it updated. May I suggest Fire Fox for other unknown sites, otherwise if you know where you are going...IE.
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20. August 2006 @ 06:18 |
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Yeah, I switched to Firefox but I can't get used to the change so I am back to IE
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20. August 2006 @ 07:21 |
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just download ie beta 3 /its like Firefox and its easier to use
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