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post #1 of 8
3/10/04 at 11:03pm
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Hi,
I hope it is ok to post this question here. I have a new laptop and I have a question... I know it sounds like a elementary question, but I don't know where else to ask it.

What exactly is a firewall?

Is Norton Anti-virus enough protection for people that use the internet alot?

If you can, tell me what firewall is a good one to purchase and where I get it.

Thanks for your help,
swede
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post #2 of 8
3/14/04 at 2:26am
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I guess it was the wrong place to ask this question. Oh well. I will try to find some info on this buy doing a google search.
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post #3 of 8
3/14/04 at 2:37pm
Moved to Desktops or Other Technology.
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post #4 of 8
3/15/04 at 2:41am
The firewall is a program that prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer whether it be through internet, wireless newtorking, etc.
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post #5 of 8
3/15/04 at 5:28pm
Try this FAQ:
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/security
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post #6 of 8
3/17/04 at 12:03am
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Thank You so much..... jadams you made it sound so simple. I have heard they can cause alot of problems using them and trying to access certain web sites. I am going to go ahead and purchase one. Do you use the default settings? is there any helpful hints to using a firewall... I am going to the link mavario suggested ... Thanks for helping.
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post #7 of 8
3/17/04 at 2:25am
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Originally Posted by swede
Thank You so much..... jadams you made it sound so simple. I have heard they can cause alot of problems using them and trying to access certain web sites. I am going to go ahead and purchase one. Do you use the default settings? is there any helpful hints to using a firewall... I am going to the link mavario suggested ... Thanks for helping.
For the most part I use the default settings but some I do modify a bit. On some of my discussion forums and my online college classes websites it messes with if I set the cookie blocking or pop up blocking too high. You just have to tinker around with it a bit. After you get your's set up go to: https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 and test your firewall.

I'm really glad I have my firewall now. Last week alone I got hit with 8,212 attempts to access my computer in about a 30 minute time frame.
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post #8 of 8
3/17/04 at 3:12am
If you have XP then you have a basic firewall (it blocks inbound, but not outbound) built in. It can be enabled on the advanced tab on network connection properties. Personally I go for the hardware firewall and have a PIX.
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