View Single Post
Old 07-27-2008   #5 (permalink)
Mick Murphy


 
 

RE: How well does the Windows Vista Firewall work?

Genuine MVPs are not interested in it!
Only "Post a Link" FAKE Carey Frisch!
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:






















































Quote:

> With the excellent Windows OneCare package, there is
> no need to install a multitude of different security software.
>
> OneCare includes:
>
> -- An excellent antivirus application
> -- An excellent firewall application
> -- An excellent antispyware application
> -- Automatic system tune-ups
> -- Automatic hard drive defrag
> -- Checks for updates to be sure they are installed
> -- Schedules automatic backups of important files
> -- New version 2.5 just released - designed to work
> exceptionally well with Windows Vista & XP.
> -- All-in-one convienent, easy to install application
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience -
> Windows System & Performance
>
>
>
>
> "Mick Murphy" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > Vista's Firewall is good!
> > Live One Care is garbage!
> > Also, use the Anti-virus and anti-spyware Program listed below.
> >
> > http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
> >
> > Avast Anti-Virus is Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions), FREE,
> > auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.
> > And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at any
> > one time..
> > Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).
> >
> > http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html
> >
> > Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.
> > Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.
> > Then SCAN with it.
> > Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.
> >
> >
> > Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia
> >
> >
> > "Flyerfan27" wrote:
> >
Quote:

> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I
> > > installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's
> > > place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista
> > > built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2
> > > programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2
> > > programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my
> > > router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is
> > > always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will
> > > have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the
> > > Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I
> > > can't add anything to help with that protection.
> > >
> > > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!
> > >
> > > Best regard,
> > > James
My System SpecsSystem Spec