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    Why would I need a firewall other than Windows Firewall?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by MaXimus, Dec 16, 2008.

  1. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    ??????

    using Vista here
     
    MaXimus, Dec 16, 2008
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    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Have you tried running a search? There's a number of threads on the subject. I know I wrote one up awhile ago.
     
    jin07, Dec 16, 2008
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  3. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    I’m no expert, but I think Windows firewall is good enough, especially if you are behind a router. A 3rd party firewall will give you more control and detailed reports on your network activities.
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 16, 2008
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  4. Cin'

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    Agreed. A friend here on the forum...convinced me to use Windows firewall. ;) :cool:

    Since the switch....I have run into no prob's at all. :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 16, 2008
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  5. MaXimus

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    right just wanted to confirm that. I hate the way the other software firewalls ask u about every freakin' connection to allow or not it becomes too much
     
    MaXimus, Dec 16, 2008
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  6. Cin'

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    Oohh, I understand..I had Trend*cough*M...and learned to despise it...fairly quickly on my 1530... :eek: :(

    After dumping it...I'm *good to go now* :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 16, 2008
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    BamAlmighty Notebook Consultant

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    If you need more control over Windows Firewall, use the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security option.

    Works great for me and does everything I want.
     
    BamAlmighty, Dec 18, 2008
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  8. Arki

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    Anybody curious, you can find it under Administrative Tools. Allows you to control outbound connections.
     
    Arki, Dec 19, 2008
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    An enhancement to Windows Firewall that easily allows you to allow or deny outgoing/incoming internet requests by program is Vista Firewall Control (free). I highly recommend it.
     
    mystery905, Dec 29, 2008
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  10. Cin'

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    Thanks for more info on WFirewall, Arkit!
    This is very helfpul info!


    Cin.
     
    Cin', Dec 29, 2008
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Controlling outbound connections is still much different than detecting them in real-time.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Dec 29, 2008
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