Re: windows firewall

Gromer wrote:


>>> Ken Blake, MVP wrote:
>>
>>>> The Windows firewall monitors incoming traffic only. Almost any
>>>> third-party firewall will also monitor outbound traffic, stopping
>>>> rogue programs trying to call home, and is a better choice.
>
> Oh !!! I did'nt know this.. I have only WinXP Firewall and AVG Free
> edition installed.. Does this mean my system is still prone to
> assaults.. Plz suggest!!


Don't panic. It's not that the WIndows firewall is terrible. It takes care
of most dangers. It's just that there are better alternatives that provide
an additional small measure of safety.

Personally I use the fre version of ZoneAlarm.

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Ken Blake
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