what is firewall and do i have to buy this software or it is allready in windows if yes which is the best 1?
479262
If you have windows xp sp2 then you already have a firewall. It is not the best however. You can get a free one by doing a search for free firewalls. Try zonealarm.com which is a popular free one. Don't run two at the same time , if you install zonealarm you must turn off windows firewall protection if you have it.
267221
zone alarm is a good firewall..thats what many people say...norton anti virus is a good option but it slows down the pc...even u can choose panda...if u want a free anti virus,go for avg or avast...
771963
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.
153419
Im Not really going to do in to detail,but this is all the basic stuff you need\nAnti-Virus:\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5\nFirewall:\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=nav_za\n\nNOTE: If you already have Windows XP With Service Pack 2. It should already have a windows firewall!\n\nAnti-Spyware:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx\n\nThats All the basic stuff you need
419281
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
572638
If you have Windows XP SP2, you will see the Firewall option in your Control Panel.  If you don't have SP2, then you don't have that firewall. \n\nI recommend the FREE version of Zone Alarm, rather then getting the Windows SP2 upgrade from that Windows firewall.\n\nVisit http://www.zonelabs.com and  check out Zone Alarm at Download.com   CHECK the ratings and how others feel about it.
361900
There is no one program handle all your requirements that is free, no free then symantec internet security, quite comprehensive but you have to learn it quite well to get full protection,\nfree program:\nFirewall vs hacker and intrusion from program or human:  http://smb.sygate.com/\npop-ups and cookies: http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/central.html\nSpam: most free or pay software need day to day manual update on your side, I see no good one\nHope this helps
110056
good firewall\npassword protect
158398
No, they co-exist nicely - but with ZoneAlarm running, you might as well disable the Windows firewall.
104457
for one if your using a windows pc the firewall supplied is junk. i could hack tht with my dog at the keyboard. get you self a better reputed fire wall like one by symantics. or which ever one you choose. install it an then it should ask you everytime you accses a program tht connect via internet. if you know the program is safe enable it to accese. if you are worried it is nopt then dont let it use the net.
57556
AVG Free, Spybot S&D, AdawareSE, FireFox and configure your windows firewall correctly. Least amount of memory used, least amount of money used and very good protection. Either that or just get a Mac.
828408
Great question and thank you for participating. The best, free firewall that I've found is ZoneAlarm from www.zonelabs.com  Download the free version and follow thru during the prompts and then allow it to install itself to the hard drive. Afterwards, restart the computer so that the new changes can take effect. Let me know when this is done and I'll help you with it's operations as it can be a bit confusing when you first attempt to use it. You'd be getting warning popups and need to know why they're there and what to do with them. I'll help you with it step by step. Larry Radio Shack 01-9590
125418
Depending upon your needs, the options range from quite simple to substantially more complex. If you just need a simple host-based software firewall, there are a number of good ones. Good free firewalls I've used include Zone Alarm, Sygate, Kerio, Outpost, and Ghostwall. If you're not opposed to getting your hands a little dirty with networking, I prefer wipfw. On my Windows boxes wipfw is the only firewall I use. Very effective, but definitely not for the timid. If you're using Linux, the iptables firewall is definitely the route to go. If your needs are a little more complex and you have an old computer lying around, you can install something like Smoothwall or IPCop and use the old PC as your firewall. I've used both and they work very well. They're both relatively easy to setup, but you'll definitely want to follow one of the step-by-step guides the first time you do it.
1160928
Zone alarm is a good firewall, they have a basic free version which blocks as much as the professional version but doesn't provide support.\n\nAVG Antivirus is a good free antivirus software.
1063999
firewall on your pc. means a security arrangement on your pc which protects your pc from crackers and other spywares and addwares.\n\nit is in form of a software running on your pc and working for pc's security!
708164
If your BellSouth internet security firewall uses Nortons or McAfee, both are garbage and resource hogs.  Either one will slow your system almost to a halt.  Plus with either one you have zero protection.   You don't say the name of the firewall or the virus program built into the firewall.   \n\nCan tell you that these so called security suites are not really good protection.  No one program can be everything to the protection of your system.  \n\nYou should have only one antivirus program, because you will have conflict if you run more then one.  You can have three or four antispyware programs without conflict.  An only one firewall.  \n\nIf you decide to remove your all in one security suite. Here are all the free security programs I use.  Only one is purchased and that one is from Beijing, China.  An antivirus program used in my backup pc.  An also used by the Government of China.\n\nIn my spare time I test on my backup computer all antispyware/antivirus programs to see if the perform as claimed And especially to see which one have embedded trojans/adware either in their program or in the wizard installer used to guide you through the installation. \n\nWhat is rate as 1-2-3-4-5 is not always the best. Especially when you can find free programs that are light years ahead in technology over the purchased.\n\nIn my computer I use the following free programs.\n\nFor antivirus you can only use one or you will have serious conflict with your system. You can use three or four antispyware without any conflict.\n\nAvast in my opinion is the very best. Have you Avast for nine plus years and never had one virus. They are out of Prague.\n\nhttp://www.avast.com This program is free and has one of the very best background scanner that will catch any virus in real time and destroyed the virus before it can enter you system. \nUpdates auto., two or three times per day. They will ask you for your email address so they can send you a free key that is good for one year. After one year you only have to request a new key.\n\nAntispyware\n\nhttp://www.ewido.net This company was out of Germany and has since been purchased by AVG. Now the name is AVG antispyware. Still the same program with excellent technolgoy. When you download the program it will come with all functions an if you don't purchase in thirty days they will just remove the background scanner and the auto updates. You will update on a manual basis. Scans all 195,000 objects in my system.\n\nhttp://www.emsisoft.com This company is out of Austria. Almost the same as the new AVG. A2Squared free version download. They will ask you for you email address so they can send you a key that is good for life. You will get any new free version with the same key. Plus has rootkit protection and rogue dialer protection. (I have ADSL, but use for the added protection).\n\nFirewall\n\nhttp://www.zonealarm.com Excellent firewall free, if you download their free for home use version. You will get daily updates if any are due, plus if they come out with a new free version they will notify you via automatic and you just say yes, download the new version. The new version will remove the old version. Always best to do is clean install, instead of allowing the new version to copy the files of what you allowed or deny. You will just have to allow, or deny incoming/outgoing traffice again. If you check off remember on Zone Alarm, they will not ask you again if you want to allow or deny the same program. \n\nFor "zero day attacks", Attacks that hit before any security company has knowledge of the attack. I use a free software that is is excellent state of the art technology to identify any program that the behaivor is strange, like trying to download hidden files, etc. etc. Will get a pop up with indepth details, so you can decide for yourself if you want to allow or deny. Plus will block all malware. http://www.cyberhawk.com\n\nIf you want to spend money you can use what I use in my backup
201003
There is a saying that goes "prevention is better than cure". A firewall in layman terms is essentially a program wich filters network data to decide whether or not to forward them to their destination or to deny it. Well, getting to the point there are good free firewalls, such as:\n-sygate\n-zone alarm\n-xp\nsome other are also very good but are not for free, but you can make the download with emule:\n-Black Ice defender\n-Lockdown 2000\nok?