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How to almost never get a virus (for bas1c n00bs)

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by bewbew, Oct 13, 2004.

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  1. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces

    I don't see any reason why running more than one firewall would cause problems.

    When I want to get into my apartment, I have to open three doors. Sometimes the first door (the main door down at the hall) is open so that some others can get in. Then there's two doors in my apartment, although the last one doesn't have a lock.

    Sometimes something can pass the first firewall, sometimes a firewall doesn't prevent data from leaving.
    Mictlantecuhtli, Oct 20, 2004
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  2. Liquidlen TechSpot Paladin

    If you can run 2 Firewalls simultaneously with no problems, bully for you .Common sense tells me that this individual has alot of experience and technical knowledge to understand all of the configuration issues that could crop up in this scenario, not to mention the time to double configure applications ,networks etc.
    Newbies will have some difficulties doing this
    Microsoft recommends not running theirs in conjunction with other firewalls.
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;875356
    I personally do not see a significant advantage, except for maybe what Nic said earlier.
    I am not sure the work is worth the gain.
    Liquidlen, Oct 20, 2004
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  3. Nic TechSpot Paladin

    Actually, there are no configuration issues with the XP firewall, and I wouldn't even know it was active if I hadn't activated it myself. The XP forewall is very vasic (and very stable), not like ZoneAlarm, so I don't even notice it. I wouldn't use two more advanced firewalls together because it would be more hassle than its worth.

    Before I started using firewalls I had a nasty scare after completing an install of Win98se. I had just got broadband, so I was permanently connected to the web. After I had win98 installed and then installed a virus scanner (just minutes later) I found that I had two viruses and one trojan on my hard drive. That was after a full format, and I never had a problem before. After that episode, I always made sure to disconnect from the network until I have a firewall and virus scanner in place. That was one situation I didn't want to repeat. Incidentally, I have a router now and it has its own hardware firewall, so I can remain connected without fear of having a virus placed on my PC by some hacker (yes it can actually happen to anyone). I've never had a virus since, though spyware seems to crop up quite often.
    Nic, Oct 20, 2004
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  4. Liquidlen TechSpot Paladin

    Basically Nic I have a similar setup.A hardware and a software Firewall.The difference being I use Zonealarm Pro .I have never found it to be unstable or problematic and it certainly is not hard to use nor learn as it also can be configured for automatic functioning or advanced.
    What do you think is the reason behind Microsoft not wanting their's turned on with other software?
    Simply to reduce tech support calls!
    Liquidlen, Oct 20, 2004
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