Re: How well does the Windows Vista Firewall work?

On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:15:00 -0700, Flyerfan27
<Flyerfan27@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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

Your router has a firewall too, so you are FINE when it comes to
firewalls and anti-virus

You might install a couple of anti-malware apps to keep in reserve as
well:

Spybot Search & Destroy, SuperAntispyware, and Malwarebytes are all
good candidates and are all FREE.

The first one even installs a resident program called "teatimer" that
keeps a monitor on any attempted registry changes.


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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