Firewall Help

[j_man]

Hi everyone,

On one of my computers running windows me, does not have a firewall. I usually leave mirc on all day and so do I the internet connection. Is there a huge danger for me not having a firewall, and will getting a firewall for this comp help me out?

Thanks

[peat moss]

If you have a cable connection and leave on all day , I wouldn't be with out one.Here's a free one, http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/comp...lid=zadb_zadown (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp?lid=zadb_zadown)

[lvlister2003]

Zonelabs is very good and sturdy, i highly recommend it!

[angel_of_death57]

I say go with Sygate Free Edition i prefer it i used ot use Zone Alamr but recources very high i think

[peat moss]

Originally posted by angel_of_death57@7 August 2004 - 09:20
I say go with Sygate Free Edition i prefer it i used ot use Zone Alamr but recources very high i think
I havin't tryed sygate but I guess anything is better that nothing. Then our friend j_man can find out for his self. Zonealarm can be confusing at first, and very aggressive. It takes time to config , but once set up , runs nicely in the back ground.




http://www.chilcotin.bc.ca/cccln/likely/zonealarm4.htm

[Robert00000]

Originally posted by j_man@7 August 2004 - 15:49
Hi everyone,

On one of my computers running windows me, does not have a firewall. I usually leave mirc on all day and so do I the internet connection. Is there a huge danger for me not having a firewall, and will getting a firewall for this comp help me out?

Thanks
firewall and antivirus software are essential for anyone using the internet, your computer will open to hackers and viruses otherwise.