Is one firewall better than the other?
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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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First of all , it is never advised to run two firewalls together because firewalls run on rules and those rules can overlap with each other if more than one firewall present.\nI would recommend outpost, looknstop, kerio, sygate etc other than norton which is resource hog and so is zonealarm. Windows firewall gives one way protection and so is not complete.\nHope that helps
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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...
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That's what a firewall is made for.  There are hundreds of firewall products out there.  Take your pick.
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The answer to that question? Yes and no. Let me explain.\n\nYou see, there are two different types of firewalls:\n\nHardware Firewall: Usually in a router.\n\nSoftware Firewall: Software installed on your PC to act as a firewall.\n\nSo, what do I recommend, and also personally use?\n\nDo NOT use more than one software firewall.\n\nI recommend a software firewall. ZoneAlarm (www.zonelabs.com) is a good free one.\n\nA hardware firewall won't hurt, and pretty much anyone will increase your security. Optional but it gives piece of mind and definite security.\n\nHope this helps!
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If you don't want to download and install a new firewall, I would go with the one that comes with SP2.\n\nIf you do, there are many options:\n\nZoneAlarm is very popular, but it slows down old computers.\n\nWindows OneCare Live beta is very new, and includes  virus protection as well as automated backup. However, it is a beta and might have bugs.\n\nKerio firewall is pretty good, I can't think of any cons.\n\nOutpost is supposed to be ok as well.
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Firewall software tend to give you more control. Also, if you don't know about TCP/IP ports or stuff like that, Firewall software can be useful.\n\nBut I don't believe you need software if you have the router. \n\nIf you're on a public network (ie. Wireless), firewall software is a good idea.
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firewalls are there for our own protection, but if you have the firewall, it will keep you from doing things like viewing webcam and so on. It is a recommended proxy, but if you are having problems with it select the one that says with no proxy and it should work for you. :)
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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.
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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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My method of safety is to buy more then 3 hardware firewalls.\n\nYou can buy a hardware firewall cheap by buying the cheapest local area network router (Belkin, Linksys, etc etc.). Why do more then 3 help.\n\nWell lets explain this. Different routers could have different vulnerabilities and 3 would be like this:\n\nB stands for Backdoor\n\n    Hacker\n******|\n******|\n******|\n******V\n.....|B|.......\n******V\n..|B|..........\n    Splat\n.........|B|...\n\nIt would make it more difficult for a hacker to attack you.\n\nAlso get a anti-virus, and anti spy-ware. Another tip is to have encryption (For data, and connections). I recommend you get a anti-virus too.\nOh teal also you should download all Service Packs, hot-fixes, patches, and get a software firewall too.\nOne more thing is to rename your administrator account.\n\nTo learn more goto http://www.markusjansson.net/exp.html if you use windows XP, or 2000.
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The absolute best firewall method is hardware not software.\n(built into most routers but available for very little as stand alone units)\n\nThe reason being that should a hacker or attacker manage to get through they discover that they still have yet another layer of security to breach.\nOne other huge advantage to hardware over software is that system rescources aren't being unecissarily used.\nAll too often people install software firewalls thinking they need some sort of magical power lockout system and end up accidentally locking themselves out of what they wish to do online.\nDon't believe the buzz, firewalls don't need to watch and monitor your every move or record every tiny piece of traffic. \nIn the end, if a hacker is good enough to get through having that record of information is more damaging than helpful.
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Yes!\n\nCheck this out:\n\nhttp://www.smoothwall.org/\nhttp://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Firewall-HOWTO.html\nhttp://www.fs-security.com/
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Norton is better than Windows firewall.I suggest ZoneAlarm and they have a free version that works great.I have had it for 5 years and never had any problems.You can download it free from the site below.
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you may be hindered by a firewall
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No, they co-exist nicely - but with ZoneAlarm running, you might as well disable the Windows firewall.
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thats what a firewall is for to stop hackers from getting in to your computer try zonealarm basic firwall its free