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Old 07-27-2008   #9 (permalink)
Mick Murphy


 
 

Re: How well does the Windows Vista Firewall work?

James, we all want Programs, especially Security Programs, that work!
Price does not come into it; it is what works, and what doesn't.

Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro, and Live One Care all end up in the one bin;
too bloated, too useless, and too resource hungry.

I want something that works on MY customers' computers.
I build and repair computers in my business.
That is why price does not come into it.'
I could sell them expensive Programs, and make money out of it.
I would sooner have satisfied customers!
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Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"Flyerfan27" wrote:
Quote:

> Thank you for replying to my question and for your suggestion. I am
> defiantly going to look into OneCare. I was not just necessarily looking for
> free software. I do have to say that the cost will come into play. I don't
> mind paying for the software and even paying a yearly subscription fee, but
> it will have to be very reasonable. I was going to subscribe to AVG's premium
> service until I saw the price. They wanted fifty some dollars for one year. I
> wouldn't mind paying $50.00 for the first year, but to keep charging that
> price each year is robbery.
>
> Thanks again,
> James
>
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > Install a good, comprehensive, security program,
> > such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to
> > worry about those issues. You can try it FREE
> > for ninety (90) days. This is a brand new version
> > and includes a very robust firewall.
> > http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm
> >
> > --
> > Carey Frisch
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Windows Desktop Experience -
> > Windows Vista Enthusiast
> >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > "Flyerfan27" <Flyerfan27@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:AF88953C-AC42-4BD6-A518-74553277FEE0@xxxxxx
> > 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
> >
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