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Considering firewalls

Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by etchhh, Sep 24, 2008.

  1. etchhh Newcomer, in training Posts: 28

    whats the best firewall to use guys ? is it the Zone alrm or should i try another one ? i just got tired of the popping alarm every few minutes ,, so - what do u recmmend ?
    etchhh, Sep 24, 2008
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  2. hynesy TechSpot Maniac Posts: 445

    In terms of security Zone Alarm is the best, but the new Norton Internet Security 2009 has a pretty handy firewall with almost no pop-ups.
    cheers
    hynesy
    hynesy, Sep 24, 2008
    #2

  3. etchhh Newcomer, in training Posts: 28

    thx :)

    thanks hynsey for ur reply ,, u r so helpful ^^
    etchhh, Sep 25, 2008
    #3

  4. hynesy TechSpot Maniac Posts: 445

    No problem, glad I could help, if you have anymore questions feel free to ask.
    cheers
    Hynesy
    hynesy, Sep 25, 2008
    #4

  5. tw0rld TechSpot Maniac Posts: 605

    Zonealarm and comodo are recommended here at TS.
    tw0rld, Sep 25, 2008
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  6. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,339   +132

    Popups are a different subject than a Firewall per se.

    Popups originate from within your browser and the the websites you visit plant these things. Other tools would help here, but not the Firewall.

    A Firewall controls communications between two systems by monitoring the IP addresses and Ports (which popups don't create directly).
    jobeard, Sep 26, 2008
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