2006-07-24 05:07:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
My broadband connection does not start immediately after switching on the computer.It takes 10-15 minutes. Is it due to firewall?
2006-07-24 05:11:30 · update #1
It pretends to protect your computer. Very limited protection though and just about useless if you are using a router already.
2006-07-24 05:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Windows Firewall Does and Does Not Do
WHAT IT DOES
- Help block computer viruses and worms from reaching your computer
- Ask for your permission to block or unblock certain connection requests.
- Create a record (a security log), if you want one, that records successful and unsuccessful attempts to connect to your computer. This can be useful as a troubleshooting tool.
WHAT IT DOES NOT DO
- Detect or disable computer viruses and worms if they are already on your computer. For that reason, you should also install antivirus software and keep it updated to help prevent viruses, worms, and other security threats from damaging your computer or using your computer to spread viruses to others. For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions About Antivirus Software.
- Stop you from opening e-mail with dangerous attachments. Don't open e-mail attachments from senders that you don't know. Even if you know and trust the source of the e-mail you should still be cautious. If someone you know sends you an e-mail attachment, look at the subject line carefully before opening it. If the subject line is gibberish or does not make any sense to you, check with the sender before opening it.
- Block spam or unsolicited e-mail from appearing in your inbox. However, some e-mail programs can help you do this. Check the documentation for your e-mail program or see Fighting Unwanted Spam to learn more.
2006-07-24 05:11:22 · answer #2 · answered by mae_ruth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer has some 65000 ports for communication. Some are "well-known" (such as port 80 for html/internet), others are not. Any can be used to communicate with other computers/devices. Any can be maliciously used to access your computer.
A firewall blocks ports that could otherwise be used by programs to access data/take control of your computer. Only that traffic that is allowed by the firewall communicates with you.
2006-07-24 05:11:31 · answer #3 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way 2 answer ur question would be: 4 u 2 turn off ur firewall and uninstall ur security and u will find the answer
2016-03-27 05:06:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its basic function is to protect users from attempts at external access and some viruses and worms.
2006-07-24 05:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by jquasimodot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To prevent your valuable information stored in your computer won't be hacked by an outside hacker.
2006-07-24 05:10:16 · answer #6 · answered by Thor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your house is made of firewalls, with windows?
2006-07-24 05:09:02 · answer #7 · answered by leofwine1@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It enables you to have control over what Internet connections are accepted by you computer. Buy you have to configure it.
2006-07-24 05:11:45 · answer #8 · answered by Gallivanting Galactic Gadfly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To protect you from outside intruders i guess
2006-07-24 05:09:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep anything hinky from transpiring.
2006-07-24 05:09:37 · answer #10 · answered by anthonydavidpirtle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋