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Bungleau · 01-17-2008, 07:52 PM

I agree with Andrewas (who knows more about this than I do

). Hardware firewalls prevent things from coming in... they don't stop things from going out. Software firewalls do that, and I use both.

I use ZoneAlarm basic on all my PCs except the Vista machine.... that one uses Windows Defender, and once I instructed it who was boss, I haven't had any issues with it.

I also have a hardware firewall that keeps everything else out.

So far, so good...

and good luck on the newly configured machine, Cloudy

Be sure not to connect it to the 'Net until you need to... there are things out there scanning for unprotected little machines...

01-17-2008, 07:52 PM	#16
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: Firewalls- recommendations? I agree with Andrewas (who knows more about this than I do ). Hardware firewalls prevent things from coming in... they don't stop things from going out. Software firewalls do that, and I use both. I use ZoneAlarm basic on all my PCs except the Vista machine.... that one uses Windows Defender, and once I instructed it who was boss, I haven't had any issues with it. I also have a hardware firewall that keeps everything else out. So far, so good... and good luck on the newly configured machine, Cloudy Be sure not to connect it to the 'Net until you need to... there are things out there scanning for unprotected little machines... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.