Report, edit, etc...Posted by willmiller on 2007-01-21 at 16:57:41
What will be a better one firewall I can download and use for free, that will come with my windows xp and won't slow it down? 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2007-01-21 at 17:05:54
A firewall? Usually they don't slow a computer down... anyway
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http://www.download.com/3000-2092-10039884.html
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Doodan on 2007-01-21 at 18:35:35
Belongs in computers.
>>Moved
>>Moved
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Pyro-Fire on 2007-01-22 at 01:38:52
sygate
Report, edit, etc...Posted by xenomat on 2007-01-22 at 08:21:06
You can get good protection if you know what u are doing. Use wikipedia and read about security (ports, services, routing...). I was connected directly to the internet (PC to DSL Modem) without any firewall or virus scanner for many years, i never had any problems. Now i just got a HW Router because i needed WLAN and a gateway.
And if u just want to be save and have no interest in security (meaning the detailed knowledge), then i think u will be okay with a HW-Router including firewall and port-forwarding. I got a linksys (WRT54GL). It's not very expensive, easy to configure, and has an open-Source firmware based on linux.
And if u just want to be save and have no interest in security (meaning the detailed knowledge), then i think u will be okay with a HW-Router including firewall and port-forwarding. I got a linksys (WRT54GL). It's not very expensive, easy to configure, and has an open-Source firmware based on linux.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Nintendo_Confed on 2007-01-22 at 12:24:48
Ad-Aware and Norton Anti-Virus 2005
Spybot Search And Destroy
I dont use ad-aware but maybe you might like it.
Spybot Search And Destroy
I dont use ad-aware but maybe you might like it.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Doodle77(MM) on 2007-01-22 at 19:08:03
I dont use a firewall, you dont particularly need one if you're behind a router. What you do need is to use Firefox.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by CaptainWill on 2007-01-23 at 05:40:37
Browser: Firefox (anything but IE, in fact)
AntiVirus: AVG Free Edition
Anti-spyware: Spybot SD
Firewall: Comodo Firewall Pro (Free but you have to register your email). You could also use Sygate but it's no longer supported because Norton bought it.
AntiVirus: AVG Free Edition
Anti-spyware: Spybot SD
Firewall: Comodo Firewall Pro (Free but you have to register your email). You could also use Sygate but it's no longer supported because Norton bought it.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by FizzleBoink on 2007-01-23 at 06:55:36
All of the programs suggested by CaptainWill are at the top of their respective categories. However, you might want to try out Avira's AntiVirus PE (If AVG's interface bothers you) and supplement Spybot with Ad-Aware Personal Edition.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by IanMM on 2007-01-23 at 14:05:49
Get a mac. Has built in fire wall and firewall updates.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Doodle77(MM) on 2007-01-23 at 14:28:16
QUOTE(IanMM @ Jan 23 2007, 02:05 PM)
Get a mac. Has built in fire wall and firewall updates.
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So does windows. As i said, you dont need a firewall unless you're not behind a router.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2007-01-23 at 14:53:38
Software and hardware firewalls together is good, though. And the fact that they have a firewall and it updates isn't really why Macs are safe... Try a better kernel 
and lack of victims.
and lack of victims.Report, edit, etc...Posted by ShadowFlare on 2007-01-23 at 15:24:28
QUOTE(CaptainWill @ Jan 23 2007, 04:40 AM)
Browser: Firefox (anything but IE, in fact)
AntiVirus: AVG Free Edition
Anti-spyware: Spybot SD
Firewall: Comodo Firewall Pro (Free but you have to register your email). You could also use Sygate but it's no longer supported because Norton bought it.
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AntiVirus: AVG Free Edition
Anti-spyware: Spybot SD
Firewall: Comodo Firewall Pro (Free but you have to register your email). You could also use Sygate but it's no longer supported because Norton bought it.
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Hmm, if you want a free anti-spyware program that actually updates it self automatically, rather than only when you tell it to, there are also other alternatives. For example, if you are on Windows XP or newer, there is Windows Defender (by Microsoft), which has been rated well in magazine reviews I've seen.
BTW, Comodo Firewall "Pro" (Pro was added to the name in the newest version) no longer requires registration or activation.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Syphon on 2007-01-23 at 16:16:42
QUOTE(Deathawk @ Jan 23 2007, 02:53 PM)
Software and hardware firewalls together is good, though. And the fact that they have a firewall and it updates isn't really why Macs are safe... Try a better kernel and lack of victims.
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Well if you're going to switch OS for safety, go with Linux.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Doodle77(MM) on 2007-01-23 at 21:53:26
QUOTE(Deathawk @ Jan 23 2007, 02:53 PM)
Software and hardware firewalls together is good, though. And the fact that they have a firewall and it updates isn't really why Macs are safe... Try a better kernel and lack of victims.
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Report, edit, etc...Posted by Pyro-Fire on 2007-01-24 at 06:39:47
brain.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Nintendo_Confed on 2007-01-25 at 11:52:32
QUOTE(Doodle77(MM) @ Jan 23 2007, 11:53 PM)
The vast majority of computer users think that a kernel is an edible seed
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It isnt?!! NOOOOOOOOO!!!
lol jk, i have sort of an idea of what a kernal is.. anyone mind explaining?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2007-01-25 at 15:37:35
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(computer_science) should give you a decent understanding.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Nintendo_Confed on 2007-01-25 at 19:45:43
QUOTE(Deathawk @ Jan 25 2007, 05:37 PM)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(computer_science) should give you a decent understanding.
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wow, thats a lot of info, ill read it later lol.
Does anyone have a free registry fixer? Because i used one that only scans and it found 1000 problems! I need one that is free and will fix all the problems.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by MasterJohnny on 2007-01-26 at 00:54:16
1) if your comp has over 1000 registery problems, i think it will be better to back up all your nessacary files and reformat your comp
2)Mac suks...
3) get adaware se
2)Mac suks...
3) get adaware se
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Pyro-Fire on 2007-01-26 at 06:58:57
reg mechanic.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2007-01-26 at 07:10:35
QUOTE(MasterJohnny @ Jan 26 2007, 01:54 AM)
2)Mac suks...
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Mind telling me why?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Nintendo_Confed on 2007-01-26 at 09:07:10
QUOTE(Pyro-Fire @ Jan 26 2007, 08:58 AM)
reg mechanic.
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Link plz
Report, edit, etc...Posted by ShadowFlare on 2007-01-26 at 15:01:00
Some "registry cleaner/fixer" programs will just cause problems.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Pyro-Fire on 2007-01-29 at 02:09:07
QUOTE(Nintendo_Confed @ Jan 26 2007, 09:07 AM)
Link plz
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http://www.google.com/