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Since: Nov 06, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:56 pm
Post subject: Firewall suitable for XP
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Hi,
Could you please suggest freeware firewall for xp pro sp2.That will give no
conflicts. I have standard xp firewall, Adaware SE, AVG anti virus, and
ccleaner. They work well with each other. But wonder if I need more
protection with other firewall. Any advice would be appreciated.
"Roger"
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Since: Mar 17, 2006
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:56 pm
Post subject: Re: Firewall suitable for XP [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Have a look here..remember Google is your friend..
http://www.iopus.com/guides/free-firewall.htm
"Roger" wrote in message
> Hi,
> Could you please suggest freeware firewall for xp pro sp2.That will
> give no conflicts. I have standard xp firewall, Adaware SE, AVG anti
> virus, and ccleaner. They work well with each other. But wonder if I
> need more protection with other firewall. Any advice would be
> appreciated.
> "Roger"
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:19 pm
Post subject: Re: Firewall suitable for XP [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:26:39 +0100, "Roger"
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>Could you please suggest freeware firewall for xp pro sp2.That will give no
>conflicts.
I'm using Zone Alarm Free version. No problems, no conflicts on two XP
3 XP computers here. Two running XP Home, I running XP Pro.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:56 am
Post subject: Re: Firewall suitable for XP [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Zilbandy" wrote in message
> On Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:26:39 +0100, "Roger"
> wrote:
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>>Could you please suggest freeware firewall for xp pro sp2.That will give
>>no
>>conflicts.
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> I'm using Zone Alarm Free version. No problems, no conflicts on two XP
> 3 XP computers here. Two running XP Home, I running XP Pro.
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> Zilbandy
Thank you to the two posters for their help
"Roger"
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:07 pm
Post subject: Re: Firewall suitable for XP [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Ron Martell" wrote in message
> "Roger" wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>Could you please suggest freeware firewall for xp pro sp2.That will give
>>no
>>conflicts. I have standard xp firewall, Adaware SE, AVG anti virus, and
>>ccleaner. They work well with each other. But wonder if I need more
>>protection with other firewall. Any advice would be appreciated.
>>"Roger"
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> The Windows XP built-in firewall is fully adequate for protecting
> against intrusions from hackers etc.
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> However what it does not do is to protect against unwanted outgoing
> traffic from your computer, such as applications trying to "phone
> home".
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> My personal opinion is that if something has gotten onto your computer
> and is attempting to access the Internet without your knowledge or
> permission for some reason then it is already "too late" and your
> malware detection/prevention measures are inadequate.
>
> Zone Alarm (www.zonelabs.com) is perhaps the most widely used of the
> two-way firewall products and they have a version that is free for
> personal use.
>
> When I am working on a computer with Internet related problems one of
> the first things I do is to get rid of any third-party firewalls,
> especially Zone-Alarm. Other than Norton/Symantec products, these
> firewalls are the most likely culprits for causing such problems.
>
> Good luck
>
> Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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