Re: XP's Firewall
- From: Dan <spamyou@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:59:26 -0600
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Also, see this article that is suggested by PA Bear, MVP.
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
3. Use a firewall
Windows XP has a firewall - turn it on!
VERY IMPORTANT WARNING
The XP firewall cannot be considered to be equivalent to products
such as ZoneAlarm and Kerio. If your computer is infected, the XP firewall may NOT
stop your computer from sending data OUT. Until things improve I must suggest that a
third party firewall be used.
I also recommend that you leave the Windows Firewall enabled,
even if you have a third party product installed. This is because Windows Firewall
includes boot time protection - protection during that short period of time between when
the network starts and a third party firewall fires up. Your third party firewall may not
have the same ability.
Even if you don't have XP there are various free firewalls available,
including ZoneAlarm, Kerio Personal Firewall and Sygate. Select the one that best suits
you according to your level of experience and knowledge, and start using it.
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