Re: Protecting new computer setup

From: Jim Macklin (p51mustang[threeX12)
Date: 07/14/04 

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 14:22:58 -0500

Turn the XP firewall ON before connecting to the Internet.
Navigate to the connection properties (Control Panel/Network
Connections, right click on each connection, select advanced
tab and be sure a check in the box to protect the
connection.)
With a firewall in place, you can safely go to Windows
Update and your anti-virus website, just don't surf until
you have the a/v up[dated and keep a firewall active. The
XP firewall will keep them out, but you might want to
download the free Zone Alarm firewall, it will alert you to
Trojans trying to get out. 

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But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
"Sassy54" <Sassy54@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
news:A10FBCC3-0FED-496C-931A-B290F0C5A04E@microsoft.com...
| How do you update your virus program after setting up a
new computer or clearing the harddrive before hitting the
internet?  I have setup Windows Xp on a computer and
installed the virus software, but when I go to the virus
update site on the internet, I get a worm or two before the
download is complete and Windows xp shut me down.  This is
very frustrating and I hope there is a way to update the
virus software before going on line.  I tried Trend Micros
virus file on disk but it says it is used only for Win98?
What's with that.
| -- 
| Cynthia B.

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