 Firewall Protection, MS or the Free Zone Alarm? |
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 Aug 3 2004, 07:29 PM
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Aug 3 2004, 07:34 PM
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From what I've read, the only good thing to be said for the firewall included with WinXP is that it's better than nuthin'.
I've been using the free version of ZA forever, and I've never had a problem. If I was you, I'd download and install ZA NOW (Surfing without a firewall? Are ye daft?!) and then go looking for info regarding your options. -------------------- 'Newbie'?? In a pig's ear!
Main Machine: 500MHz P3, 320MB PC100, 80GB Seagate, Nvidia FX5200, Philips RhythmicEdge |
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Aug 3 2004, 08:02 PM
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QUOTE(Clueless @ Aug 3 2004, 07:29 PM) Would you recommend which one i should use? read an earlier reply by brunt and he said to disable ms firewall and i went to services and disabled it . using adaware and spybot. norton 04..... Hope i'm inside the rules and not asking too many questions... thanks. I said to disbale it if you are going to use ZA, |
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Aug 3 2004, 08:03 PM
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 Feed me some spyware!  Group: Banned Posts: 4,557 Joined: 18-July 04 From: USA Ware Shoals SC Member No.: 1,500 |
Heres the one i use by a trusted name! SYgate personal free version! I hope you will like it it only takes a few mins to download. Great features and very easy to use! ANybody else agree???
http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm |
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Aug 3 2004, 08:04 PM
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Feed me some spyware! Group: Banned Posts: 4,557 Joined: 18-July 04 From: USA Ware Shoals SC Member No.: 1,500 |
Yes make sure you dont have the one brunts talking about if you use ZA or the sygate i suggested. Thanks
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Aug 3 2004, 08:18 PM
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As CGM3 alludes to, only run one firewall program at a time.
In other forums (hopefully not here), the choice of firewalls can be one laden with - shall we say? - passion, a passion almost rivalling that of one's choice in AVs. Like I suggested, I'd download and install one of the freebies (ZA and Sygate come to mind) NOW and then look into what's available. You may choose to go with one of the paid programs, like Outpost, Look'n'Stop or Norton (there are others) or you might decide that one of the freebies suits your needs. However, install one of the freebies NOW to get protected NOW! The mere thought of surfing firewall-less gives me a case of the heebie-jeebies! 
-------------------- 'Newbie'?? In a pig's ear!
Main Machine: 500MHz P3, 320MB PC100, 80GB Seagate, Nvidia FX5200, Philips RhythmicEdge |
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Aug 7 2004, 04:59 AM
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Microsoft has done alot to improve the Windows Firewall in XP service pack 2, but the non-Microsoft programs are generally regarded as better.
Note that Zonealarm version 5.0 has some serious issues, make sure you get 5.1. A quick google search will lead to tons of comparisons between the various flavors, but as long as you have one of the major ones, and it's intuitive for your use (firewalls can be somewhat tricky for the non-technical and can actually be more of a hazard if not careful) you should be fine. -------------------- |
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Aug 7 2004, 09:23 PM
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Feed me some spyware! Group: Banned Posts: 4,557 Joined: 18-July 04 From: USA Ware Shoals SC Member No.: 1,500 |
oK well for all newbies ti pcs and internet GET A FIREWALL AS SOON AS YOU GO ONLINE!! It is so important! I got 6 viruses and adaware has removed over 900 things! I have tons of adware and spyware removers which is also important! VERY! Well thought i wouls share my opinion. But on a serious side it is very important.
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Aug 8 2004, 11:16 AM
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Reports indicate that the SP2 firewall is improved, but that it still only handles incoming packets and not outgoing as well. The commentary I have read suggests users get a non-MS firewall.
Sygate Personal Firewall is quite good (I prefer it to ZAlarm) and is free. Regards, John -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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Aug 8 2004, 11:25 AM
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Feed me some spyware! Group: Banned Posts: 4,557 Joined: 18-July 04 From: USA Ware Shoals SC Member No.: 1,500 |
Yep sygate has good features for being free!
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