yes i need help[lots of help]im trying to find out wether or not comcast is giving me free firewall protection or not? I have been with them 4 6 months now and still have no clue.I see ads on tv that they do but how do i find out that its really there and working?Most of the time my system runs really slow and firefox is a bigg headache its always want to shut down on me.ive tried to go to there web site but cant seem to find the anwers to my question
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Here is the McAfee page that tells you all about it.\nhttp://us.mcafee.com/root/landingpages/afflandpage.asp?affid=108&lpname=mpfp_1YrTrial&cid=13807\n\n"At no additional cost for Comcast High-Speed Internet Customers — McAfee Personal Firewall Plus (a $39.99 value)"
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the windows xp firewall is limited as its only 1 way protection therefore not good.\nthere are some free firewalls, zone alarm has a free one also a paid for pro version which has a few more things added. \nits the best firewall to get.\nnorton and mcafee are good but not the best options.
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the problem is probably in IE then, since you say firefox works great.\n\nif you are working directly on the server machine, chances are that you have not uninstalled or disabled Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Settings. Try uninstalling this Windows component and then try again.\n\nCheck the link below to uninstall IE Enhanced Security.\n\nAll the best!!!
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PPPOE is the problem.  Call comcast to get the info to enter in your router.\n\nYour firewall is not a part of the problem.
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If your program is not genuine (windows wording) do not send any error reports or request updates. If you do either they will put an icon on your tool bar and keep reminding you to go genuine.  They also shut off your firewall. Sorry I couldn't give you more information but thought this might save you from problems with old Bill Boy.
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are you on the web without a firewall,\nwhat are you nuts? you have an exposed IP\nand are easy pickings\nat least get a router and hide behind that
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windows has it's own firewall too. you can access it from control panel-security-firewall settings, and disable it...but remember, when a program want you to disable your firewall, it is because it wants to get in, and it leaves a door for everyone else too
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Yes you do. Windows firewall is better than nothing, but do get some extra protection. If you have ever experienced a computer infected by all kinds of s*** you wouldn't ask... If you do netbanking or have other things on your computer you don't want the world to see it's even more of a reason for getting antivirus software and a firewall (or a security suite where everything is included).\n\nThere are tons of different versions out there. I won't do a commercial for any one particular. Rule of thumb: you get what you pay for. \n\nIt's money well spent if you ask me.
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While I might be ripped to shreds by geeks out there in the world for my simple answer, it gets the point across in a basic, understandable way- I hope:\n\nA firewall can be either a physical piece of hardware designed to go between your computer and a broadband connection that is always on, such as a cable modem. It can also be a software installation that runs in the background while you go about your business. Either way, it is a system that is made to recognize inquiries from within your computer (such as spyware secretively installed by other software, a website, or an email) trying to report on you, or inquiries from the outside, by other people.\nVirus protection is a piece of background software that is designed to look for specific information related to specific 'infections' and is comparing data at a very low level to a known infection database (in most cases). This software is scanning everything that goes in or out for the slightest resemblance to something it thinks looks similar to the malicious code it knows, and it regularly updates to keep on top of new bugs.\n\nSpyware protection scans for tracking devices, such as cookies- little bits of data that specifically designate YOU, left in a specific place so your activity can be followed. It also looks for software one might install intentionally (such as a toolbar to help you get good prices while shopping on the internet) that quietly installs the bad stuff to track your purchases. These spyware are generally tools that collect demographics to target you for future consumer interest. They find out you collect teacups and then send information regarding teacups to you by different methods, or sell your teacup likings to others so they can market to you.   My favorite for protection against this is Spybot Search and Destroy, and it's FREE!\n\nIn a sense, you are going through one portal when connected, but that portal is really your connection- the phone line or cable line, etc. This can transmit data, no matter the shape- think highway, data being vehicles. Broadband is a huge 6 lane highway, while the phone line is a country road- much more data can travel at the same time. Your browser- the software that puts that data into a form we recognize, is only limited by the performance of your connection speed and your computer hardware. Internet Explorer can open multiple windows so that you can look at many sites at once. Firefox (available free for download, highly recommended: www.mozilla.com) opens multiple sites in 'tabs' within one window, saving you from an overloaded taskbar. If you have AOL, you are accustomed to viewing everything within a single software presentation, and it's harder to recognize that your machine is free to move about the internet without the constraints of AOL- one must experiment to see how different it can be.\n\nI just explained all of this to my Mother, and hopefully I made sense to you- I've been known to make things perfectly opaque...\n\nCheers!
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Be grateful that it isn't. Norton's is a big cpu hog! I quit using Norton's  quite some time ago and switched to avg free and comodo firewall...also free both are great products and protect you far better than Norton's ever will.\n\nhttp://www.grisoft.com\n\nhttp://www.comodo.com
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Why don't you go out and buy a version of it? the firewall is there for your protection so it will prevent certain actions when downloading content. 1mb broadband is not enough you may have to upgrade to 4mb or more
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i'm not sure what you are doing wrong but i just typed in the url and went right to it. i use two different fire walls 1 software based & one hardware based and had no problem with my settings on a very secure level and i'm not even asian which that site is.so they are an equal opportunity browser try disabling your firewall for a brief moment and then attempt to access the site again if you get thier it's the firewall settings but I doubt it it sounds to me like possibly parental controls are set to deny access to certain sites based on language/content etc....
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Do you have Comcast as your ISP? Having the same problem for the last two months I can't download WMP 11, Defender, IE and everything else from Microsoft except the windows updates that are automatic. \n     I've searched other forums and so far the only relating factor has been Comcast but I don't see why that would be the problem considering that every other website isn't affected.\n     You are not the only one confused by this and it seems no one has the answer.
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Zone Alarm is the best free firewall.  The only hard part about it is finding the free link on Zonelab's website.  I believe it to be better than Microsoft's firewall.  The reason being is you have more control over it.  Now Microsoft's One Care is the best software for the price.  Generally it is on sell somewhere for $29.99 and you can get a low price guarantee just about anywhere.  One Care is only good for broadband users, people with legal copies of Windows XP, and best bang for the buck can be installed on 3 PC's.  PC-Cillin Security Suite would be my alternative for people without broadband.  I just focused on the firewall aspect of these products and price.  I believe in not spending outrageous amounts of money on PC protection.  All PC protection is only 80% effective no matter what the software people may say.  I would try AVG Free Ant-Virus for viruses and they make an anti-spyware.
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Well..i have used Norton Products..and once installed it does not even allows Microsoft's Firewall & stuff to be used..\n\nAnd Mcafee, an rival of Norton... wont be allowed at any cost to run in tandem!
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When I started using Limewire, it wouldn't ever find a connection. I was super frustrated and thought I tried everything as it turns out not only do you have to turn off Windows Firewall, but if you are using a internet providers that admisinisters it's own firewall and antivirus program, then you have to diasble that firewall as well. There are a lot and pros and cons of course of shutting down the firewalls.\n\nPro: you can use Limewire\nCon: almost everything you download will freely enter your pc with a bunch of tracking cookies and other horrible stuff undetected, because your firewall will be disabled.
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Try Zonealarm. There's a free version and a version that you have to pay for:\n\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com\n\nAlso, remeber that XP SP2 comes with a built in firewall. You can turn it on by using the Security Center in the Control Panel.\n\nHope this Helps!!