Can anyone recommend a FREE firewall for a laptop still using Windows 98? ZoneAlarm isn't compatible with 98.
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I have on old PC with 98 on it...........I use sygate
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Zone Alarm.\n\nThis is the best Firewall from my experience, nothing gets through.\n\nThe only problem is it blocks EVERYTHING, you have to allow certain processes to have access not only to the internet but also to the privileged zone.
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if you are using windowsXP's built-in firewall, it doesn't offer much functionality. \n\n1-If you have an internal or USB modem, install another firewall (but not zonealarm) and try port blocking.\n2-If you are behind a router, or a modem which is connected to your computer via an ethernet cable, check your router's manual and type the console's IP in your browser, follow the instructions on the manual to port blocking.
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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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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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"True Vector", is the brains behind "Zone Alarm", that makes the entire firewall function the way a correct firewall should perform.  Protecting you from rogue incoming ports that attempt to scan your system or send you a data packet of trojans.  And you are protected from personal data leaving your own system.  \n\nYou don't want Windows Firewall, as it only gives you one way protection, from incoming ports.  No protection on the data that leaves your system.    \n\nJust remove if you hae not already and reinstall ZoneAlarm.  \n\nI have used ZoneAlarm free for home personal use for nine plus years a the odd time "True Vector", will screw up during the installation.  An I just reinstalled.  Otherwise it is a great free firewall.\n\nMinddoctor, France
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If you want a free alternative try  AVG Free Edition as an anti-virus. It haven't given me any problems.\n\nNorton Products suck. I bough Norton Antivirus with Firewall and it stopped working. I had to unistall it.\n\nSpybot Search and Destroy, Ad-Aware are good for spyware.\n\nCcleaner is good for eliminating unwanted files, history, cookies, crap from your computer. Making your computer more functional. It also fix some registry problems.\n\nZonealarm is a good firewall that is free.
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You can set up a software firewall that will block ports. ZoneAlarm is one of the most popular.  Below is a link to PcWorld.com where you can review a short description of ZoneAlarm and several other free firewalls.
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Try serach Firewall in download.com... \nBut basicalli what kind of firewall u talkin here... ur av prog. firewall or windows firewall !?
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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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www.firewallsucks.com\n\nthis works.
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Have you thinked about reinstalling Windows on your computer or you can try searhing for it on microsoft.com. Lucky you, something unknown turned off forever my Security Centre and almost killed my Windows firewall, but now I have a new one, it's the same stupid as Windows Firewall, called Filseclab Personal Firewall, or you can purchase yourself Avast! antivirus (1 year free), that's also an good real-time protector.
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I have heard zonealarm is good.\ntry it and see.\n\nhttp://www.download.com
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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.
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An Anti-virus is only one part of the Windows security package, what you need now is an Anti-spyware and a Firewall.\n\nBut since the question is about the firewall - Yes, you do need a firewall. If your going to buy one, get Zonealarm Pro, but Zonelabs also provides a free stripped down firewall that will serve your needs.
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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.
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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