Re: A question about Firewall in XP
From: PS (user7_at_nospam.net)
Date: 08/27/03
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Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 10:19:39 -0700
Tom-
With the XP ICF (internet connection firewall) my system is invisible to the
'Shields Up' test! This is good.
ICF only protects you from incoming traffic. Zone-Alarm will monitor
outgoing traffic from your system, which will come in handy if your system
is infected with a trojan.
PS
"This post represents MY opinion and experiences only"
"T O M M Y" <TOM1201@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I know there is a built-in firewall in XP for limiting access to the
> computer and securing it from hackers...I also-beside that Firewall -use
> ZoneAlarm Pro when browsing the net....
>
> My question is : "Is it enough to use only XP's firewall, or for more
> security and stability additional firewalls are also needed?"
>
> And " Is it right that firewalls can't stop viruses from stepping into the
> computer,and their only aim is security from hacking activities?"
>
> Any suggestion is much regarded
>
>
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