Okay, I was able to get my ping request issue worked out and I am now completely stealthed on the internet. It's like I'm not even there.
So my next question is, do I really need a software firewall? I am currently using Windows own firewall, but many people say that it's not what I should be using.
I have tried other software firewalls, but they get rather annoying. Once I set it up, I don't want to have to mess with it much. It seems like everyday I have to allow firefox to connect or IE. My wife absolutely hates when I have one running other then the Windows one.
The ones I have tried are ZA free/Pro, Comodo and AOLs new one. Everything else I looked at seem very complicated.
So do I really need a software firewall?
2006-12-20 03:15:56 · 6 answers · asked by nanookadenord 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You don't REALLY need one, but if you want to keep one that would be fine. It is possible to get past the router, the software firewall is just another layer of protection. I don't have a software firewall and am behind a router, I have never had any problems.
2006-12-20 03:18:28 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have a "full-proof" hardware firewall, then no you don't need a software one. When I say "full-proof", I mean you have all the unnecessary ports blocked and all that other good stuff you can configure like a complex admin password set. Hardware is always better than software.
2006-12-20 03:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by angelonthesun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u can count on the hardware firewall, but its good to hav a software one as well just to stop the attacks inside the PC
wouldnt hurt u
2006-12-20 03:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by ransoft2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 12:51:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont NEED one, but having one cant hurt!
2006-12-20 03:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by gamesam43 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no the modem has it and the router has it
2006-12-20 03:25:29 · answer #6 · answered by raven_moore19 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋