my mcaffee firewall was not compatible with windows vista.
when i asked why the guy, he said there is no need to have a firewall because vista is so secure anyway. is this correct or will i need to download a firewall?
2007-06-22 03:26:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I don't know who you were talking to but YES vista needs a firewall. It comes with one which is ok but not great. If you have mcafee just upgrade it to the Vista version it will be compatible at that point.
DO RUN A FIREWALL!
2007-06-22 03:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The New Windows Firewall in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0106.mspx
Windows Vista's half-****** firewall
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3513_7-6690672-1.html
I would us another firewall that the built in.
Google it.
http://www.google.no/search?hl=en&q=firewall+for+vista&btnG=Google+Search
**NOTE: Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer.
Anti-adware/malware/spyware are ok to have more of.
2007-06-22 03:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would recommend Vista with firewall, better protection.
2007-06-22 03:46:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya mate ! it does have his own firewall ! also got IE hehe it's good blocks pop-ups ! and vista got windows defender too ! it's nice for detecting malcious n unwanted programs ! just surf well! and ya won't get infected ! cyz
2007-06-22 03:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋