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Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:00 am Post subject:
What is a fire wall? |
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| One of the method to safeguard our computers from hackers is using anti-virus. I have also heard that the other method is firewall. So whats this firewall and how to download it. Are there any other method of protecting the computers from hackers? |
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Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:27 am Post subject:
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Wrong place to ask this. The proper place to have placed this topic would have been the 'Webmaster newbie help' section.
Anyways though, a firewall is a computer's internet security mechanism. It protects your computer from attacks while logged onto the internet. Every computer should at least have one and must always be active!
Searched around, you could try this free firewall if you'd rather not pay for one http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/.
Most OS (Operating Systems) come built in with one though. My Vista had one come with it.
Good luck with protecting your comp! Hope this helped  |
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Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:01 am Post subject:
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| Thanks for the advice. I did download Comodo Firewall Pro and hope my computer will be safe from spyware. |
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Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:06 am Post subject:
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Just wanted to add : Firewalls won't DELETE your spyware/viruses. They only protect from future attacks and possible current ones that are initiated by online means. Offline viruses which are in your software already need to be quarantined using Anti-virus, anti-spyware, etc. programs.
Good luck and stay safe!  |
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Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:58 am Post subject:
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Firewall is Anti-virus,Anti-spyware internet system.You usually have to pay for it.Just like any other anti-virus system.It protects your computer fom harmful damages from the internet.Its actually a really good thing**  |
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:16 am Post subject:
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| firewall might be good but it also might proof to be annoying, especially if u are a person that always download / play online games. |
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:52 am Post subject:
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There are many free firewall software / freeware out there.
I use Kaspersky firewall, and it is good to block ads. |
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:38 am Post subject:
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| windows comes with build in firewall when you install the win xp or win vista versoins. |
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Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:01 am Post subject:
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| well it is really good to learn that my xp has a built in windows already with it. i am happy to use my windows xp. |
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