I understand Windows 2000 XP Home comes with a firewall. How do you check
to see if it's enabled?
Thank you, Anne Neighbors
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sven" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 6:15 AM
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] The Blaster Virus (Linda Crawford)
> Hello Linda,
>
> Yes, you do "need a personal firewall". It's a common misconception
> that firewalls are only for/effective if you have a broadband "always
> on" connection. Not so. When you're connected to the Internet,
> you're vulnerable. Dial-up connections can, and do, come under hack
> attacks. In the blink of an eye, a hacker can access your computer or
> spyware (that you may not be aware of) on your computer can
> "phone home".
>
> MailWasher, Ad-aware, Anti-Virus, and similar programs, are
> designed for a specific purpose and most perform well, but they ARE
> NOT firewalls. I urge you (and everyone) to visit Fred Langa's web
> site http://www.langa.com/newsletters/2000/feb-14-00.htm and read
> Don't Fall For The Four Myths Of Online Security. Then go to Steve
> Gibson's web site at https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 and take
> advantage of his ShieldsUP!! Services. That should be the only
> convincing you need.
>
> I've used ZoneAlarm (free and Pro version), for years and highly
> recommend it http://www.zonealarm.com/. I'm not sure about the
> current version, but some previous versions conflicted with AOL and
> CompuServe (AOL), which is a story in itself, and for those
> unfortunate folks I recommend Sygate Personal Firewall Standard (Free)
> http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm.
>
> Good luck and happy computing...
>
> Sven Swanson, Sr.
>
> At 08:18 PM 8/13/2003 -0500, you wrote:
> I am not yet on DSL so do I need a personal firewall for my personal
> computer? I do hope to be on DSL in a few months and I know I will
> need it then. I hear lots of different opinions, so what does this group
> say? I immediately downloaded updates for Windows and my anti-
> virus software. You are always so helpful. Linda Crawford
>
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>
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