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FIRE WALLS
Hi , could u please advise me wether i can use anther fire wall along with
the windows firwall that comes with the windows xp service pack2 home edition , or can only one 1 fire wall be used to good effect , thanx ray |
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RAY0711 wrote:
Hi , could u please advise me wether i can use anther fire wall along with the windows firwall that comes with the windows xp service pack2 home edition , or can only one 1 fire wall be used to good effect , thanx ray It is not recommended to use more than one firewall. Either choose the WF that comes with SP2 or use a third-party firewall. In addition, if you have broadband Internet access it is wise to purchase a router even if you have only one machine. Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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malke thanks for your swift response to my problem , cheers mate
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RAY0711 wrote:
Hi , could u please advise me wether i can use anther fire wall along with the windows firwall that comes with the windows xp service pack2 home edition , or can only one 1 fire wall be used to good effect , thanx ray The Windows Firewall included with SP2, while vastly superior to the original ICF in terms of visibility, usability and configurability, is still rather lacking, as a solid security component. It still can't supplant 3rd-party solutions, nor is it intended to do so; rather, it's intended to complement them. And, like the original ICF, it will not monitor out-going traffic. WinXP's built-in firewall is usually adequate at stopping incoming attacks, and hiding your ports from probes. What WinXP SP2's firewall does not do, is protect you from any Trojans or spyware that you (or someone else using your computer) might download and install inadvertently. It doesn't monitor out-going traffic at all, other than to check for IP-spoofing, much less block (or at even ask you about) the bad or the questionable out-going signals. It assumes that any application you have on your hard drive is there because you want it there, and therefore has your "permission" to access the Internet. Further, because the Windows Firewall is a "stateful" firewall, it will also assume that any incoming traffic that's a direct response to a Trojan's or spyware's out-going signal is also authorized. ZoneAlarm, Kerio, or Sygate are all much better than WinXP's built-in firewall, and are much more easily configured, and there are free versions of each readily available. Even the commercially available Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall is superior by far, although it does take a heavier toll of system performance then do ZoneAlarm or Sygate. Having said that, it's important to remember that firewalls and anti-virus applications, which should always be used and should always be running, while important components of "safe hex," cannot, and should not be expected to, protect the computer user from him/herself. Ultimately, it is incumbent upon each and every computer user to learn how to secure his/her own computer. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell |
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RAY0711 wrote:
Hi , could u please advise me wether i can use anther fire wall along with the windows firwall that comes with the windows xp service pack2 home edition , or can only one 1 fire wall be used to good effect , thanx ray You can use more than one, but you should not. You achieve no extra protection, you incur the extra overhead of running two firewalls, and you run the risk (probably small, but not zero) of conflicts between them. See http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu.../firewall.mspx which includes the following: "Q. Should I use both the built-in firewall and a software firewall from a different company on my Windows XP computer? "A. No. Running multiple software firewalls is unnecessary for typical home computers, home networking, and small-business networking scenarios. Using two firewalls on the same connection could cause issues with connectivity to the Internet or other unexpected behavior. One firewall, whether it is the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall or a different software firewall, can provide substantial protection for your computer." Also note that if you update your third-party firewall to a new version, the update routine will probably turn it off first. If the Windows firewall isn't running, you will temporarily be left with no running firewall, which is very dangerous. So turn on the Windows firewall temporarily before doing maintenance on your third-party firewall. 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. -- Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User Please reply to the newsgroup |
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While you do not answer the OPs question you imply Windows Firewall can be
used in tandem with 3rd party offerings. Is this correct? You wrote: It still can't supplant 3rd-party solutions, nor is it intended to do so; rather, it's intended to complement them. mi "Bruce Chambers" wrote in message RAY0711 wrote: Hi , could u please advise me wether i can use anther fire wall along with the windows firwall that comes with the windows xp service pack2 home edition , or can only one 1 fire wall be used to good effect , thanx ray The Windows Firewall included with SP2, while vastly superior to the original ICF in terms of visibility, usability and configurability, is still rather lacking, as a solid security component. It still can't supplant 3rd-party solutions, nor is it intended to do so; rather, it's intended to complement them. And, like the original ICF, it will not monitor out-going traffic. WinXP's built-in firewall is usually adequate at stopping incoming attacks, and hiding your ports from probes. What WinXP SP2's firewall does not do, is protect you from any Trojans or spyware that you (or someone else using your computer) might download and install inadvertently. It doesn't monitor out-going traffic at all, other than to check for IP-spoofing, much less block (or at even ask you about) the bad or the questionable out-going signals. It assumes that any application you have on your hard drive is there because you want it there, and therefore has your "permission" to access the Internet. Further, because the Windows Firewall is a "stateful" firewall, it will also assume that any incoming traffic that's a direct response to a Trojan's or spyware's out-going signal is also authorized. ZoneAlarm, Kerio, or Sygate are all much better than WinXP's built-in firewall, and are much more easily configured, and there are free versions of each readily available. Even the commercially available Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall is superior by far, although it does take a heavier toll of system performance then do ZoneAlarm or Sygate. Having said that, it's important to remember that firewalls and anti-virus applications, which should always be used and should always be running, while important components of "safe hex," cannot, and should not be expected to, protect the computer user from him/herself. Ultimately, it is incumbent upon each and every computer user to learn how to secure his/her own computer. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell |
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MALKE...ROUTERS?? FIRE WALLS
Please explain why one needs a router with broadband Internet access...does
than include DSL?? What, and why, how, and when? Thank you, Malke. "Malke" wrote in message ... RAY0711 wrote: Hi , could u please advise me wether i can use anther fire wall along with the windows firwall that comes with the windows xp service pack2 home edition , or can only one 1 fire wall be used to good effect , thanx ray It is not recommended to use more than one firewall. Either choose the WF that comes with SP2 or use a third-party firewall. In addition, if you have broadband Internet access it is wise to purchase a router even if you have only one machine. Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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Sheesh, I'm bowled over. This is much what our State Blind Services
technologist told me last week. Now, I'm agog! Where to start? Have updated V. of AVG and AdAware (which just found a 'file,' thank goodness), and Spyblaster's latest V. with my XP Pro Sp2, and all other Updates. I have "cookies" only on notification and approval, and do not run Flash. Big deal! So, which firewall do you recommend? I'd just come to the point where I wasn't running every thing daily to protect my computer--on the advice of our technologist. But, I'm still proceeding with the back-up and cleaning the HD as noted in a prior post. In fact, he's going to do it for me. "Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... RAY0711 wrote: Hi , could u please advise me wether i can use anther fire wall along with the windows firwall that comes with the windows xp service pack2 home edition , or can only one 1 fire wall be used to good effect , thanx ray The Windows Firewall included with SP2, while vastly superior to the original ICF in terms of visibility, usability and configurability, is still rather lacking, as a solid security component. It still can't supplant 3rd-party solutions, nor is it intended to do so; rather, it's intended to complement them. And, like the original ICF, it will not monitor out-going traffic. WinXP's built-in firewall is usually adequate at stopping incoming attacks, and hiding your ports from probes. What WinXP SP2's firewall does not do, is protect you from any Trojans or spyware that you (or someone else using your computer) might download and install inadvertently. It doesn't monitor out-going traffic at all, other than to check for IP-spoofing, much less block (or at even ask you about) the bad or the questionable out-going signals. It assumes that any application you have on your hard drive is there because you want it there, and therefore has your "permission" to access the Internet. Further, because the Windows Firewall is a "stateful" firewall, it will also assume that any incoming traffic that's a direct response to a Trojan's or spyware's out-going signal is also authorized. ZoneAlarm, Kerio, or Sygate are all much better than WinXP's built-in firewall, and are much more easily configured, and there are free versions of each readily available. Even the commercially available Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall is superior by far, although it does take a heavier toll of system performance then do ZoneAlarm or Sygate. Having said that, it's important to remember that firewalls and anti-virus applications, which should always be used and should always be running, while important components of "safe hex," cannot, and should not be expected to, protect the computer user from him/herself. Ultimately, it is incumbent upon each and every computer user to learn how to secure his/her own computer. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell |
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Bruce Chambers FIRE WALLS
we should trade some great quotes.
-- "There are always a lot of people who prefer the comfortable lie to the uncomfortable truth." - Bill Moyers -- "Success takes you where character cannot sustain (Dave Chapelle)." "miss-information" wrote in message ... While you do not answer the OPs question you imply Windows Firewall can be used in tandem with 3rd party offerings. Is this correct? You wrote: It still can't supplant 3rd-party solutions, nor is it intended to do so; rather, it's intended to complement them. mi "Bruce Chambers" wrote in message RAY0711 wrote: Hi , could u please advise me wether i can use anther fire wall along with the windows firwall that comes with the windows xp service pack2 home edition , or can only one 1 fire wall be used to good effect , thanx ray The Windows Firewall included with SP2, while vastly superior to the original ICF in terms of visibility, usability and configurability, is still rather lacking, as a solid security component. It still can't supplant 3rd-party solutions, nor is it intended to do so; rather, it's intended to complement them. And, like the original ICF, it will not monitor out-going traffic. WinXP's built-in firewall is usually adequate at stopping incoming attacks, and hiding your ports from probes. What WinXP SP2's firewall does not do, is protect you from any Trojans or spyware that you (or someone else using your computer) might download and install inadvertently. It doesn't monitor out-going traffic at all, other than to check for IP-spoofing, much less block (or at even ask you about) the bad or the questionable out-going signals. It assumes that any application you have on your hard drive is there because you want it there, and therefore has your "permission" to access the Internet. Further, because the Windows Firewall is a "stateful" firewall, it will also assume that any incoming traffic that's a direct response to a Trojan's or spyware's out-going signal is also authorized. ZoneAlarm, Kerio, or Sygate are all much better than WinXP's built-in firewall, and are much more easily configured, and there are free versions of each readily available. Even the commercially available Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall is superior by far, although it does take a heavier toll of system performance then do ZoneAlarm or Sygate. Having said that, it's important to remember that firewalls and anti-virus applications, which should always be used and should always be running, while important components of "safe hex," cannot, and should not be expected to, protect the computer user from him/herself. Ultimately, it is incumbent upon each and every computer user to learn how to secure his/her own computer. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell |
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MALKE...ROUTERS?? FIRE WALLS
Pappion
A router can provide a hardware firewall at the source of the connection, which is a better solution than a software firewall. BTW, there is no need to change the subject line of a thread. Just reply and post the message. -- Ronnie Vernon Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User "Pappion" wrote in message ... Please explain why one needs a router with broadband Internet access...does than include DSL?? What, and why, how, and when? Thank you, Malke. "Malke" wrote in message ... RAY0711 wrote: Hi , could u please advise me wether i can use anther fire wall along with the windows firwall that comes with the windows xp service pack2 home edition , or can only one 1 fire wall be used to good effect , thanx ray It is not recommended to use more than one firewall. Either choose the WF that comes with SP2 or use a third-party firewall. In addition, if you have broadband Internet access it is wise to purchase a router even if you have only one machine. Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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miss-information wrote:
While you do not answer the OPs question you imply Windows Firewall can be used in tandem with 3rd party offerings. Is this correct? No. It is always advised to NOT run more than one firewall. Most decent fw programs in fact will disable the windows firewall for you. Some others will but don't bother to ell you that. And others yet won't bother with it. Multiple firewalls can "argue" with each other, and if/when you DO decide to let a specific site thorugh, you'll have to allow it in ALL firewalls that are active, not just one. And then you have the instances where the firewalls will compete with each other which can really slow things down. It IS possible to do; it is NOT advisable to do. HTH Pop` You wrote: It still can't supplant 3rd-party solutions, nor is it intended to do so; rather, it's intended to complement them. mi "Bruce Chambers" wrote in message RAY0711 wrote: Hi , could u please advise me wether i can use anther fire wall along with the windows firwall that comes with the windows xp service pack2 home edition , or can only one 1 fire wall be used to good effect , thanx ray The Windows Firewall included with SP2, while vastly superior to the original ICF in terms of visibility, usability and configurability, is still rather lacking, as a solid security component. It still can't supplant 3rd-party solutions, nor is it intended to do so; rather, it's intended to complement them. And, like the original ICF, it will not monitor out-going traffic. WinXP's built-in firewall is usually adequate at stopping incoming attacks, and hiding your ports from probes. What WinXP SP2's firewall does not do, is protect you from any Trojans or spyware that you (or someone else using your computer) might download and install inadvertently. It doesn't monitor out-going traffic at all, other than to check for IP-spoofing, much less block (or at even ask you about) the bad or the questionable out-going signals. It assumes that any application you have on your hard drive is there because you want it there, and therefore has your "permission" to access the Internet. Further, because the Windows Firewall is a "stateful" firewall, it will also assume that any incoming traffic that's a direct response to a Trojan's or spyware's out-going signal is also authorized. ZoneAlarm, Kerio, or Sygate are all much better than WinXP's built-in firewall, and are much more easily configured, and there are free versions of each readily available. Even the commercially available Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall is superior by far, although it does take a heavier toll of system performance then do ZoneAlarm or Sygate. Having said that, it's important to remember that firewalls and anti-virus applications, which should always be used and should always be running, while important components of "safe hex," cannot, and should not be expected to, protect the computer user from him/herself. Ultimately, it is incumbent upon each and every computer user to learn how to secure his/her own computer. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell |
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Pappion wrote:
Sheesh, I'm bowled over. This is much what our State Blind Services technologist told me last week. Now, I'm agog! Where to start? Have updated V. of AVG and AdAware (which just found a 'file,' thank goodness), and Spyblaster's latest V. with my XP Pro Sp2, and all other Updates. I have "cookies" only on notification and approval, and do not run Flash. Big deal! AVG is a pretty decent antivirus and quite competent. It's not a firewall though. All the spyware apps you listed are decent and wise to use all of them periodically. So, which firewall do you recommend? ZoneAlarm is good, and free. So is Kerio. Sygate used to be free but they've dropped the freebie, though they aren't expensive. I like ZA the best of all of them for its user friendliness. Personal opinions; ymmv. I'd just come to the point where I wasn't running every thing daily to protect my computer--on the advice of our technologist. But, I'm still proceeding with the back-up and cleaning the HD as noted in a prior post. In fact, he's going to do it for me. You need to ALWAYS have a firewall and anti-virus going. Always. Period. Never connect to the internet without them. You do not however have to run scans every day, but it's a good idea to do so if you can. I run my scans every couple of weeks unless something is acting funny, but my firewall and av are ALWAYS active and watching for malware from the internet or wherever. It sounds as if you may have misunderstood your "technologist". Perhaps some clarifications might be in order. Pop "Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... RAY0711 wrote: Hi , could u please advise me wether i can use anther fire wall along with the windows firwall that comes with the windows xp service pack2 home edition , or can only one 1 fire wall be used to good effect , thanx ray The Windows Firewall included with SP2, while vastly superior to the original ICF in terms of visibility, usability and configurability, is still rather lacking, as a solid security component. It still can't supplant 3rd-party solutions, nor is it intended to do so; rather, it's intended to complement them. And, like the original ICF, it will not monitor out-going traffic. WinXP's built-in firewall is usually adequate at stopping incoming attacks, and hiding your ports from probes. What WinXP SP2's firewall does not do, is protect you from any Trojans or spyware that you (or someone else using your computer) might download and install inadvertently. It doesn't monitor out-going traffic at all, other than to check for IP-spoofing, much less block (or at even ask you about) the bad or the questionable out-going signals. It assumes that any application you have on your hard drive is there because you want it there, and therefore has your "permission" to access the Internet. Further, because the Windows Firewall is a "stateful" firewall, it will also assume that any incoming traffic that's a direct response to a Trojan's or spyware's out-going signal is also authorized. ZoneAlarm, Kerio, or Sygate are all much better than WinXP's built-in firewall, and are much more easily configured, and there are free versions of each readily available. Even the commercially available Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall is superior by far, although it does take a heavier toll of system performance then do ZoneAlarm or Sygate. Having said that, it's important to remember that firewalls and anti-virus applications, which should always be used and should always be running, while important components of "safe hex," cannot, and should not be expected to, protect the computer user from him/herself. Ultimately, it is incumbent upon each and every computer user to learn how to secure his/her own computer. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell |
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miss-information wrote:
While you do not answer the OPs question you imply Windows Firewall can be used in tandem with 3rd party offerings. Is this correct? On corporate networks where there's a 3rd party firewall-based perimeter defense, WinXP's built-in firewall is often left enabled (and controlled via group policy) to reduce any potential damage that an uninformed or careless user might introduce by way of diskette. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell |
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Pop` wrote:
miss-information wrote: While you do not answer the OPs question you imply Windows Firewall can be used in tandem with 3rd party offerings. Is this correct? No. It is always advised to NOT run more than one firewall. Most decent fw programs in fact will disable the windows firewall for you. Some others will but don't bother to ell you that. And others yet won't bother with it. Multiple firewalls can "argue" with each other, and if/when you DO decide to let a specific site thorugh, you'll have to allow it in ALL firewalls that are active, not just one. And then you have the instances where the firewalls will compete with each other which can really slow things down. I agree with everything you say, except for the very first word. Yes, they *can* be used together. It IS possible to do; it is NOT advisable to do. Exactly! -- Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User Please reply to the newsgroup |
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