Re: How well does the Windows Vista Firewall work?
- From: Flyerfan27 <Flyerfan27@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:03:01 -0700
Hello Nonny,
Thank you for replying to my question. It is very kind of you to help me
and to tell me about the other programs I need. I am heading to bed now, but
will defiantly look into them tomorrow. I believe I have the spy-bot already,
but will check to make sure.
I wouldn't necessarily need free software, but what the software companies
are charging is getting out of hand. There renewal fees for each year is too
high. That is the cause of me wanting free software. I was going to sign up
for AVG's premium service for fifty some dollars until I saw it was for one
year. I don't mind paying $30.00 to $57.00 for the software & for the first
year subscription. Then I don't even mind to pay a renewal fee every year,
but the renewal fee for each year has to go way down. It is robbery to have
to keep paying that same $30.00 to $57.00 a year to keep the software up to
date. I understand they have to keep up with the ever growing threats, but
that is what new subscribers help to pay for. The companies are over charging
causing more and more people to go to free software. They have to be losing
more money because of that; I would think.
Anyway; thanks again for all the help. I really do appreciate it. I hope
you are enjoying the weekend.
James
"Nonny" wrote:
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 Iwill
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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