Re: Windows Firewall

From: Alex Levi (AlexLevi_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/21/04 

Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:13:01 -0800

I understand what are you saying.
When I enther the advanced > settings in the windows firewall I can add
ports, the question is am I openning ports or closing ports?

"Leythos" wrote:

> In article <BCFC04C0-DBAA-42DD-85AD-1DD5946A3C07@microsoft.com>,
> AlexLevi@discussions.microsoft.com says...
> > I know that,
> > but the question was if it can be done via Windows options or Windows
> > Firewall options without using any external devices (like routers) or other
> > firewall software.
>
> Yes, and if you open the networking connection, properties, advanced,
> you can see the SETTINGS for the firewall.
>
> The reason to NOT trust it is that a malware you run on your computer
> can add its ports to the exception list and get out without you knowing
> about it.
>
> Firewalls running on personal computers is much like a Condom, it can
> break at any moment, and easy to break.
>
> Don't take this wrong, and I'm trying to put this politely, but, if you
> don't know enough to find the firewall settings in XP SP2, then you
> don't know enough to know if your personal firewall software is doing
> anything for you or not. With a router at least they can't get in unless
> you invite them in, and your router can be set to block most common
> ports that allow viruses to spread from your computer to others.....
>
> A router would be a good choice for about 99% of home users, then the
> SP2 firewall, and then make sure to keep Automatic Updates doing it's
> work at 3AM every day. One other thing, get a quality AV product if you
> don't already have one.
>
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