Windows Firewall

[Coredo]

No, I don't. They're useless to me.

 

[Doomulation]

Not using a firewall, you mean? Everyone who does not use firewalls really need to get a lesson in security.
And by the way, you are sure you are not using Windows Firewall? It's on by default in XP SP2.

 

[ScottJC]

Not using a firewall, you mean? Everyone who does not use firewalls really need to get a lesson in security.
And by the way, you are sure you are not using Windows Firewall? It's on by default in XP SP2.

Windows ME

Yes, Windows XP SP2

 

[revl8er]

I am using windows firewall at the moment, but I am going to reinstall Zone Alarm Pro when I feel like doing it.

 

[smcd]

I'd recommend investing a few dollars in an older PC and setting up a linux or bsd based firewall... "the 10 minute firewall" might be a place to start.

 

[BlueFalcon7]

I use the windows firewall, and a router firewall. But thats about it. I have been meaning to get a firewall, but I need one that doesnt use up all of my system recources. Any suggestions?

Edit: Zilmar, I can betatest your firewall

 

[zilmar]

Edit: Zilmar, I can betatest your firewall

Sure, when I have a firewall made you can use it

at the moment I am just using my router firewall .. mostly cause I dislike most of them... just got to make something I like

 

[Doomulation]

Yes, Windows XP SP2

Uhh yeah, I missed that detail. Don't look into specs too often.

I use the windows firewall, and a router firewall. But thats about it. I have been meaning to get a firewall, but I need one that doesnt use up all of my system recources. Any suggestions?

Payware: Outpost Firewall Pro.
Free: ZoneAlarm.

 

[SlimickGamer]

Hey, is it okay to have a router firewall, norton antivirus firewall, and windows firewall on?

 

[Clements]

It is recommended that you have at least one firewall, either hardware or software based. Hardware-based firewalls provide the best performance and protection in general. Software firewalls can be used in conjunction with hardware firewalls or stand-alone if you don't have a hardware firewall.

Without a Firewall, a PC is extremely vulnerable to attacks, and a fresh Windows install is normally infected within minutes of connecting to the internet without one. I would consider Firewalls to be the most important piece of security for your PC.

Having one software firewall is sufficient, two would just causes conflicts and lower performance, so just keep the best quality one and deactivate others.

 

[A.I.]

Yeah, i learnt that the hard way. I had Norton 2003 and windows firewall was somehow disabled, i dont know why. Anyway I got a nasty worm which started deleting my registry so i went hardcore and got Zone Alarm. Well Zone Alarm conflicted with Norton and ended up turning off Norton. I didnt realise until I got another nasty virus and by this time Norton 2003 expired so i got another antivirus which i wont divulge cos i feel paranoid about potential hackers outthere knowing what i got but lets say i stick with microsoft firewall cos i don't want that conflict problem again.

But not having even the default firewall enabled is stupid. Its like wearing a condom with the top cut out. Not recommended protection...

 

[legend of zelda]

If I dislike it then I can always create my own

lol, that would be funny. It would be called "Project Firewall"

 

[zilmar]

lol, that would be funny. It would be called "Project Firewall"

hehe, not sure what exactly it will be called yet

 

[SlimickGamer]

Well thanks Clements I'll keep that on mind.

EDIT: You can create your own firewall?!

 

[Zoomer]

If you have a firewall, there is no need for Anti-virus. Typically people are so concerned about viruses, yet they don't have a simple software firewall on their PC.
I've discovered more viruses with my firewall than a clunky virus scanner ever could.

Man do I hate anti-virus software! Keep a software firewall up & run some online virus scans at bitdefender.com every now & then and your internet security should be fine.

 

[ScottJC]

Anti-virus is necessary whether you have a firewall or not, many people aren't smart enough to see a virus when they download those executable files in their email so it is not smart to recommend not to use one. If you actually know what you're doing I still recommend an anti-virus program.

Do you even know what a Virus is? A virus is a program that deletes files and causes general havok - tries to break as much as possible, many of them don't even touch the internet the ones that primarily do are known as "Trojans/Spyware" hence the reason you catch more with your firewall.

If you're getting them in the first place to block with firewall then your internet security isn't as great as you claim it to be, only takes one virus to kill your system so I wouldn't be so cocky if I were you.

It is better to be safe than sorry.

 

[Miretank]

Ok, tell me a firewall and I'll dl it.

 

[ScottJC]

Zonealarm is good.

 

[Doomulation]

I repeat:
Payware: Outpost Firewall Pro
Free: Zonealarm

And it is NEVER recommended that you have multiple firewalls installed / enabled at the same time (with the exception of Windows Firewall, since you can't uninstall it; but disable it nevertheless!).
Anti-virus program is a good thing to have, but not as important as a firewall. If you know what you're doing, you won't get as many viruses and in fact, I haven't had one actually. I've never really had the anti-virus complain 'bout viruses. Only spyware.

 

[legend of zelda]

hehe, not sure what exactly it will be called yet

Wait, your actually serious about creating your own firewall!?