Re: Windows Firewall
From: Robert Moir (bofh@mvps.org)
Date: 12/18/02
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From: "Robert Moir" <bofh@mvps.org> Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 13:54:48 -0000
andrew mcneice wrote:
> I am currently in the process of setting up an ADSL
> connection and have been advised that it would be a good
> Idea to setup a Firewall.
>
> Before going to windows XP professional used Zonealarm but
> at the moment I am relying on the firewall within windows.
> Would I be better using a third party product such as Zone
> alarm or will the windows firewall suffice.
XP Firewall is very good at what it does, but it's limited compared to Zone
Alarm.
The XP firewall is designed only to block unwanted incoming traffic, but
will not interfere with outgoing traffic in any way. This may be a concern
if you are worried about trojan horse programs and spyware, which probably
should worry you to some extent at least.
At the end of the day, ZA is free, so it should be worth your while to at
least try it and see how you get on. But using the Windows firewall as an
absolute minimum is probably a good idea, at least while you consider your
other options.
Regards
Rob Moir
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