Re: XPAntivirus question
- From: "Gerry" <gerry@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:12:31 +0100
Jim
You can have two firewalls -one software and one hardware i.e built into
the router. Arguably a second firewall is unnecessary but it creates no
problems for me.
The Windows Firewall, which only checks incoming traffic, is perfectly
adequate for a home computer, providing sound security arrangements are
in place. A third party firewall may prevent unauthorised outgoing
traffic but there should be none where the security arrangements are
comprehensive. A third party firewall can create more problems than they
prevent. Instance the problems regularly being reported implicating Zone
Alarm, a market leader.
Where you have networked computers in a commercial environment then you
may find it desirable to take a different view regarding monitoring
outging traffic.
What you say about anti-virus software is true but it can be difficult
to be certain that the "lead" anti-virus is totally "switched " off. If
you have good security arrangements and take sensible precautions, when
handling attachments with incoming mail and browsing the internet etc.,
then there should be no need for a second anti-virus programme.
My comments are based on my experience as a user and not as an expert in
security.
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Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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bojimbo26one@xxxxxxx wrote:
Use *one* firewall only ( providing it checks *in* and *out* ); you
can use more than one antivirus , installed , * providing * they are
not running at the same time .
Jim
On Tue, 3 Jun 2008 19:21:05 -0500, "Laughingstar~*"
<uP_n_aWaynospam368@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
As 'they' say - check Google first ... Sorry - but thank you, too ...
"Gerry" <gerry@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Execution_Prevention
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Hope this helps.
Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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Laughingstar~* wrote:
Whoa! All's in place but what the heck is DAP????
"Majki Majk" <comitter@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Laughingstar~* wrote:
This may be on my computer; however, I've run AVAST full scan
(with updated
downloads), and Trend Micros online scan - and
AdAware...nothing's showing
up.
I cannot keep my links open in my IE browser, they flash open
then close, even in CNET.com ... It's been impossible to get
around Yahoo, much less get
out of it.
A pop-up (which I have shut off!) flashed up advertising this
program (XP Antivirus) warning me of a problem with my browser,
and a download window--which I did not respond to, instead, I
shut down, and then ran everything. It's not in the Control
Panel/Install-Uninstall Programs, nor on
Device Manager.
I have XP Pro, all updates, and SP 3 (end of April)--that's when
rumbles began! Windows Defender is ON, and Automatic Updates,
with Notify Me so I can select what to download (usually all).
How can I tell if that Trojan is on my computer?
Thank you
What should I do when Data Execution Prevention closes a
program?Use the first five steps below to try and find out if
your computer is under attack. If it is not under attack, the
remaining sections below show you how to continue using the
program.
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the
Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your
computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might
also prevent you from completing this procedure.
Check your security essentials
The three best ways to help protect your computer are to run
antivirus software, turn on a firewall, and get the latest updates
for Windows (for more information, see Related Topics). In
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the Security Center
provides a one-stop place to check these essentials. You might
need to log on as a computer administrator to complete some of
these steps.
To open the Security Center, click Start, click Control Panel, and
then double-click Security Center.
Make sure you have a firewall and that it is turned on. (Windows
Firewall is turned on by default when you install Windows XP SP2
but you can install and run any firewall that you choose.)
If you have not already done so, turn on Automatic Updates. You
can also get the latest updates for your computer by going to the
Windows Update Web site(http://www.microsoft.com/).
Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. (Most publishers
provide updates automatically or remind you to check for updates
when you start the program.)
Scan for viruses and other security threats and do one of the
following: If your antivirus software detects a threat, follow the
instructions provided for removing it safely. Do not change your
DEP settings. If no threats are detected, and if you are using the
recommended
security settings, your computer is probably secured. In this
case, the program might not run correctly with DEP turned on and
you should see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is
available. What if I can't see the Security Center settings?
If your computer is part of a domain (a group of computers in a
network) and a network administrator manages security essentials
for you, these settings are hidden. To view or change security
settings, you must contact your network administrator.
However, if the network administrator did not set a policy for
using the Security Center, and if you are logged on as a computer
administrator, you can use the Group Policy Wizard to turn on the
Security Center. This procedure requires you to restart your
computer, so save your work before you begin.
To turn on Security Center
Click Start and click Run. In the Open box, type gpedit.msc.
In the Group Policy dialog box, under Computer Configuration,
double-click Administrative Templates.
Double-click Windows Components and then click Security Center.
In the Security Center pane, double-click Turn on Security Center
(Domain PCs only).
On the Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only) Properties
dialog, on the Setting tab, select Enabled and click OK.
Restart your computer.
To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, and
then double-click System.
Check for an updated version of the program
If you are using the recommended security settings and your
antivirus software did not detect a threat, your computer is
probably not under attack. In this case, the program that DEP
closed might not run correctly when DEP is turned on. To see if a
DEP-compatible version of the program is available, visit the
software publisher's Web site.
Decide if it's safe to change your DEP settings
If you are using the recommended security settings and if the
publisher has not released an updated version of the program, you
can turn off DEP for the program that was closed. You will be able
to use the program but it might be vulnerable to an attack that
could spread to your other programs and files. If you choose to
turn off DEP for a program, it's a good idea to check frequently
for an updated version of the program and, after you update it,
to turn on DEP again. For more information about changing DEP
settings, click Related Topics.
.
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