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by Firebrand on August 14th, 2008
Yes of course.
by Anonymous on December 7th, 2008
Hello,its a good idea to have a router as your,hardware firewall first,then the Windows one as extra protection for (doesn't hurt).
Remember the,"pings" that hackers used are not returned with a router.
The Windows one does block incoming,but not outgoing traffic.
Zone Alarm use to be good (I may revisit it again) until they became CheckPoint. Hopefully the bugs are gone and there is still a free version.
by raydragon on December 4th, 2008
Windows Firewall (Windows Vista and Windows XP Service Pack 2 only)
If you use Windows Vista or Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), you have a firewall built in and turned on by default.
To learn more about the Windows Firewall that comes with Windows Vista and Windows XP SP2, read Understanding Windows Firewall.
Tip: If you haven't downloaded Service Pack 2, visit Microsoft Update to learn how to get it.
If you are using Windows XP and you choose not to download Service Pack 2, you still have access to the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) that's built into Windows XP, but you need to turn it on.
Note: The Windows Firewall and the Internet Connection Firewall are not available as a stand-alone package. They are also not available for other operating systems (for example, Apple Macintosh or Linux) or for versions of Windows other than Windows Vista and Windows XP.
by Ujjwal on November 17th, 2008
yes,we use software firewall
by Takei-Shihan on August 14th, 2008
Yes ...
by Anonymous on August 14th, 2008
I surely do :)
by Nemo_S on August 14th, 2008
You mean they have systems that Don't have a firewall ??
I thought Firewalls were the norm from 1995 on ...
~Nemo~
learning something new everyday
by Account Closed on August 14th, 2008
yes i sure do
by DixieRock on August 14th, 2008
YES, I use the free zone alarm firewall..
by basilVampire on October 14th, 2009
me and my wife use Mil Firewall.
by Master Selwood on September 26th, 2009
Yes, i use Nod32's Firewall, however the Windows Firewall will do for Normal/Average users.
by a nony mous on June 24th, 2009
Yes. Technicians in whom I have faith have so advised.
by skel1977 on June 3rd, 2009
zone alarm
by Ghoul on April 29th, 2009
Yes.It's can help me protect my computer
by F-Secure on April 9th, 2009
Absolutely. You want to make sure you're using a security product that includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam and firewall.
by Master Selwood on April 7th, 2009
Yes, Windows Firewall.
by Corruption girlXX on February 27th, 2009
Yes, I use Zone Alarm and it's free
by S3n10r Jun10r on February 25th, 2009
It is necessary to have firewall, if computer is on any network; Internet or Intranet. Just Antivirus can not protect us from all threats.
by DreAnna on December 22nd, 2008
Yes :)
by Not perfect on December 22nd, 2008
Of course, yes! You need it or your pc will be RIP! It is up to you.
by OmarFW on November 17th, 2008
It's a very bad idea to use a computer without one. You're just begging to get viruses and be hacked then.
by FreshApples on September 26th, 2008
nope i do not
by pixiedust on September 26th, 2008
yes i think its the windows defender,which im going to disable soon.
by Jordanwb on September 11th, 2008
Nope. I have the hardware firewall on my router though.
[Checks] Oh wait I do. Who knew?
by Lorien on August 15th, 2008
I have installed norton internet security 2007 and fully updated it. It is an antivirus and firewall on an integrated program.
For better safety I have installed sygate personal firewall, which is always open, in order to monitor all traffic and to block all connections in case of emergency.
My windows xp built-in firewall is also enabled.
by Bsweet. on August 15th, 2008
yes i have firewall and use it.:-)
by the Otter on August 14th, 2008
Certainly. Mac OS X includes a pretty good one, although I’ve upped the default settings a bit.
by Gone. on August 14th, 2008
I use a hardware firewall.
by Stu B in his fleece-lined COAT on August 14th, 2008
yes- McAfee...
by needtoknow on August 14th, 2008
Yes, I do.
by Starmaster on August 14th, 2008
My wireless router and the firewall that comes with Windows XP. Both of them are firewalls.
by ALF - Gordon Shumway on August 14th, 2008
Yes I do. My ISP provides a Security Suite with their package.
by Squirrel Face on August 14th, 2008
Yeah. I think you kind of have to.
by j ninja... on August 14th, 2008
MY cp say's I do.. What ever that is.
by technios on May 11th, 2009
not anymore... people always got in when I had them so now I say screw it... and sit and wait forever.
by Ghoul on May 11th, 2009
Yes of course.
It can help you to viruses and Trojan protection.
by Master Selwood on June 3rd, 2009
Yes. I have Kaspersky Internet Security, which has its own Firewall, so i am fully protected. Windows Firewall is ok, but only monitors whats coming in not out, so right now if you are using Windows Firewall some of your personal information could be going out and you wouldn't know a thing.
I hope this answers your question, but if you need a bit more information you can email me.
selwood.ryan@live.co.uk
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on August 14th, 2008
Of course!
When I'm in outlook I recieve a e-mail that has a link attached and when I click on it - it says this opperation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer - THis is new and I security as an option does not show up under tools
by kurt-o on May 1st, 2009
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Do you know an Amish hacker?
by HoboJoe on October 20th, 2011
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If hackers get through your firewall, should you assume they've also hacked your escape pod?
by Halliburton Shill on May 28th, 2011
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how do you uninstall one firewall when the computer freezes?
by atho on November 27th, 2010
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Does www.snaplogic.com DataFlow work behind corporate firewall?
by ceenam08 on April 13th, 2010
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