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Nick
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From: Queen Creek, AZ
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Firewalls - 11/1/2005 8:49:16
Hello all, I had a company come over and setup a wireless router for the family. She told me that I did not need a software firewall anymore due to the fact that my router has a built in firewall.
Therefore, she uninstalled my norton internet security, and for virus protection she installed the free version of AVG. I also use microsoft's antispyware in the active mode and also scan a couple of times a week with adaware.
I am feeling a wee bit 'underinsured' at the moment and would just like to confirm with you all that my computers are as safe as they can be. I asked her about turning on the XP firewall and she said it wasn't necessary.
Grace and Peace,
Nick
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Giomanach
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From: England
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RE: Firewalls - 11/1/2005 8:54:07
You can never be too secure. My router has a built in firewall, and I keep my software firewall installed on the PC for added security. You can control local programs that get access or try to access the internet with a local software firewall, with a hardware firewall (such as a router) you can't control this.
Security on a PC is something you can never have too much of
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dpf
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RE: Firewalls - 11/1/2005 9:10:23
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I asked her about turning on the XP firewall and she said it wasn't necessary. i have the same set up and turned xp's on
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dankos
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RE: Firewalls - 11/1/2005 15:56:18
I wouldn't. Your PC is defenceless from attacks from other PCs that are also connected. For example, if a member of the family has a laptop that's used outside the home, you have to assume it's infected and can't let it be connected to your network.
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traveler98
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From: Dallas Tx USA
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RE: Firewalls - 11/2/2005 9:48:45
Reading these posts reminds me of a line from an old movie "even paranoids have real enemies"
I have: Router for hard firewall, Zone Alarm, XP's firewall turned on, sweep daily with Norton AntiVirus, sweep daily with Spy Sweeper and also Ad-Aware.......
with all that my brother tells me I am not worried enough.
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