2006-07-11 02:47:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You dont need it on when the pc is off.
And the pc has to be on for anything on it to work.
2006-07-11 02:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by snakeman11426 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A PC that is powered off can't be hacked by a remote user, so don't worry. However, if the PC in question is serving as a firewall server for your entire home network, the PC needs to be on all the time. I recommend getting a separate computer for use as a firewall server and backing it up with a UPS (a power supply that will allow the firewall computer to continue running for some time during a power outage).
2006-07-11 09:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by Maggie P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is a standalone computer, there is nothing to worry about if it is turned off. But if your PC is part of a network, you might consider either leaving it on all the time, or getting a router with a hardware firewall.
2006-07-11 09:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by sunfell2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive looked at windows firewall and dont see why your having this problem. When you click the box to keep windows firewall "on" make sure you click OK before you exit..
2006-07-11 09:56:52 · answer #4 · answered by ncgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download another one then you won't have to worry.
I found this one last night. 'Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6'
Just type it in the search engine and a list of download sites come up. Saved my computer this morning.
2006-07-11 11:38:14 · answer #5 · answered by twentyeight7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should always mention which windows version you are using: 95, 98 SE, XP home or XP Professional ?
2006-07-11 09:49:48 · answer #6 · answered by Vicky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋