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    firewalls w/ vista

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Shirley, Jan 18, 2008.

  1. Shirley

    Shirley Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought an xps 1530 two weeks ago and it came w/ trend micro PC-Cillin. I've have no experience w/ firewalls except what i've read the last few days in the forums. Is PC-Cillin firewall good enough plus windows for inbound and outbound information or should I try Comodo? I've read where some people install firewalls such as comodo or payed products, and others just resort to vista's firewalls. Any advice on this? I do check my banking information online as well as paying bills. I do keep a regular check on my spybot, adware, and defender programs as well as my pc-cillin AV. Remember I'm not an expert w/ firewalls but learning.

    Thanks
     
    Shirley, Jan 18, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You have too many AV/AS programs running. Choose one of each, and add on a Firewall. Doesn't really matter which ones.
     
    Lithus, Jan 18, 2008
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    . vista firewall would do. But now with Comodo, i m using it, liking the control of outbounds and inbounds. So far i have not experienced issues that other forum users had (lucky i guess)
    . av = avast (personal preference)

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jan 18, 2008
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  4. jimmy-floyd

    jimmy-floyd Notebook Evangelist

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    Baserk,
    1)how to check if i have usual url?
    2) also how to check if connect to banking site via an e-mail-link?
     
    jimmy-floyd, Jan 18, 2008
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