2006-10-25 09:18:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Windows firewall... look in the control panel.. works great.
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2006-10-25 09:26:44 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two types of firewall: Hardware and Software.
If you use ADSL and are considering really strong security I make the following recomendation:
Firstly, purchase an ADSL router that has a "stateful packet inspection" firewall built in. My personal fave is a Netgear.
Secondly, get a good protection suite on your PC. Again, from personal experience I recommend a combination of Norton Security Suite and Webroots Spy Sweeper.
That way you have 2 firewalls between you and the Internet.
Next, don't use Mail clients such as Outlook. Use your ISP's web mail tools or get a mail account from the likes of Yahoo! where there are built in anti-virus and anti-spam features.
Finally, be careful of USB sticks, floppies, CD's and portable devices. Always scan any file from an external device before you open it.
2006-10-25 09:30:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally I would go for a hardware firewall with WEP encryption and use in conjunction with a software firewall. This would assure the greatest amount of security if configured properly.
2006-10-25 09:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by micah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking about a network firewall, I would recommend the Fortinet 50A. It is the only firewall with realtime virus protection. I use them when I set up small networks, if you have a larger network, they have larger products.
2006-10-25 09:28:34 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say zonealarm is fine, i use tiny firewall myself but its a lot more complex than zonealarm is
** update to bountyjack**
doesnt matter how many firewalls u have they are all breakable.
no firewall will give 100% security. but will require a really good hacker to bypass security.
2006-10-25 09:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows firewall is impenetrable to hackers.
2006-10-25 09:19:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
go to www.download.com and look for firewalls. ZoneAlarm is one of the best, and it's free.
2006-10-25 09:22:23 · answer #7 · answered by Peter S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MCAfee security center
2006-10-25 09:21:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
goto www.zonealarm.com & get the free download or u can get avg which is another awsome firewall.Myself i have used them both & i have NO complaints about either one of em.
2006-10-25 09:33:29 · answer #9 · answered by dallas_cowboy1965 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kaspersky anti-hacker...german program...works great!
2006-10-25 09:31:44 · answer #10 · answered by untitled10101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋