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Allochthonous

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    XP Firewall
    « on: April 30, 2006, 11:06:40 AM »
    I know that Windows Firewall does not block outgoing traffic, but other than that, is there anything that makes it less secure than a commercial firewall (free or paid)?

    If one's system is clean, then is there any reason to worry about outgoing traffic?

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    Re: XP Firewall
    « Reply #1 on: April 30, 2006, 11:08:44 AM »
    Well, it's just not a strong firewall. besides not monitoring outbound, the inbound is weak. It's easy to pass. I suggest downloading ZoneAlarm.

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      « Reply #2 on: April 30, 2006, 01:09:34 PM »
      Also less frequent updates. So like Flame said, some freeware would be good.
      http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads34.html
      Download, disconect, disable windows firewall, install, update ;)
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        « Reply #3 on: April 30, 2006, 05:25:45 PM »
        That seems to be the general consensus.

        I have been using Kerio for a while now, but just recently installed it in basic mode (was in advanced mode for quite some time), which i think just blocks incoming, so I just got to thinking, if thats all I'm gonna do, then why bother?

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        Re: XP Firewall
        « Reply #4 on: April 30, 2006, 07:10:19 PM »
        Becuase viruses and Spyware will take advantage of this and possibly send personal information outbound.

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          Re: XP Firewall
          « Reply #5 on: April 30, 2006, 08:09:06 PM »
          No, i mean, why bother with another firewall if all i'm gonna do is use the basic mode that only stops incoming traffic.

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          Re: XP Firewall
          « Reply #6 on: April 30, 2006, 11:12:14 PM »
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          No, i mean, why bother with another firewall if all i'm gonna do is use the basic mode that only stops incoming traffic.

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          But some virus and spyware are not bothering the basic mode, i mean is they can easily attack your pc that you dont know (and sometimes hacker also)
          thats why we advice that you installed other firewall
          im using Zonealarm
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          Re: XP Firewall
          « Reply #7 on: May 01, 2006, 03:21:21 PM »
          It's not just a matter of what you are using the computer for, it what's inside your computer we're worried about. I would just download and install ZoneAlarm anyway. You need to be safe.

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          Re: XP Firewall
          « Reply #8 on: May 05, 2006, 02:33:56 AM »
          I Had a computer with firewall turn off for over a year now but nothing had happen to me yet. The only things i have got turn on is Winpatrol to protect registry changing and anything is movingly supicous on my computer.
          I have ewido running to protect malware. It was fine.

          Well flame you have AOL dont you ? does a AOL modem have a firewall build in side if it has then i was wrong.
          Ive now using lavasoft as my firewall now just to be super safe.
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          Re: XP Firewall
          « Reply #9 on: May 05, 2006, 04:29:15 PM »
          I used to have AOL, and my parents still do. You can download their Security Edition firewall and virus protection (McAfee I think), but as far as modems go, I don't think there's any protection... AOL's servers might have something, but I don't know off hand.

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