Re: help with lan & dslt

Me wrote:
Am using dsl connection via lan and need to know if I disable the lan, can anyone access my computer. I'm windows savy, but in no way confident.I've
been disconnecting the phone line...

If you disable the LAN, no one from the outside can access your computer and you will not be able to get to the Internet.

A better solution to protect your computer is to use a firewall, antivirus software, and practice Safe Hex:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971 - So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
http://www.getsafeonline.org/
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2006/02/05/82584.aspx - MVP Harry Waldron - The Family PC - How to stay safe on the Internet
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - Eric Howes on Rogue Antispyware Programs
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx - Protect Your PC


Malke
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