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| | I will check this out. I have not done this before because I was told that the NAT firewall on my router and my modem with the windows firewall was sufficient. What is your opinion? If you still think I should, let me know. I have my wireless locked down pretty good, ie... mac filtering, wpa and other settings. I appreciate the advice and help. |
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| Security experts recommend disabling the Windows Vista firewall and installing a more robust third-party firewall,but if you're happy with it then thats entirely up to you.
The built in firewall in Vista has only limited outward going protection.
NOTE: Manually configuring it correctly for outward going protection can be a right pain.
That means if malware happens to compromise your PC,it may possibly be able to SEND OUT out your credit card data,and any other personal information.
You may be behind a hardware firewall(Router/NAT),but it would'nt hurt to install a more robust third party software firewall to enhance protection.
Windows Vista Firewall:
http://hiltont.blogspot.com/2008/09/windows-vista-firewall.html
How to Create Exceptions in Windows Vista Firewall:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/uncategorized/how-to-create-exceptions-in-windows-vista-firewall/
Windows Vista Firewall Fails on Outbound Security:
pcworld.com
Windows Vista's half-cocked firewall:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3513_7-6690672-1.html
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| Ok I will heed your advice and get this firewall and put it on all three of my computers. I will look at the configuration link that you sent and try to get it set up on my own but don't be suprised if I repost for help. If I do should I start a new one? I will talk to you later. |
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