Re: How well does the Windows Vista Firewall work?

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On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:22:01 -0700, Flyerfan27
<Flyerfan27@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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.

Then yer not gonna like OneCare.



Thanks again,
James


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

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

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"Flyerfan27" <Flyerfan27@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:AF88953C-AC42-4BD6-A518-74553277FEE0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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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