How does the firewall help my computer?

Question

Thanks you

Answer 1

All the info you need about firewalls here:
http://www.vicomsoft.com/knowledge/reference/firewalls1.html

Answer 2

Nowadays, its advisable to have one especially if you use the Internet quite a lot, after all some form of protection/security is better than having nothing at all. If you are a business, then Firewall Software can be vitally important especially if loss or damage of data (caused by an unauthorized malicious person gaining access to your computers) would be detrimental to your company. Using the Internet for short periods of time is not as open to threat as much as someone who maintains a 24/7 connection.

For example, if you have a continuous connection and no Firewall Software, then it's a bit like going to bed and leaving all your doors and windows open.

Answer 3

it blocks most anything that would try to harm your computer. viruses, bad software... it even warns you when it thinks there MAY be a problem. trust me its worth it. My firewall has stopped many a virus in its 3 month old life. It's a MUST if you use P2P things or Limewire.

Answer 4

it blocks people or computers from coming into your computer unless you let them. It allows outbound traffic and makes you "invisible" to the internet so nobody can actually see you to access your PC.

Answer 5

Yes it will help
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewall_(networking)
Don

Answer 6

it blocks intruders