will using another firewall affect my computer?
By azriel
@azriel (2107)
Philippines
January 27, 2007 4:37pm CST
i am using windows xp, but im afraid im a bit of a security freak. i want to download another firewall. last time i tried to make my pc secure, i ended up messing my os (i downloaded two anti-virus at the same time, i know its stupid, but at the time i didnt know). so now i want to make sure that i wont crash my computer again. any recommendations? what firewall will work for me?
5 responses
@Sasselle (698)
• Australia
31 Jan 07
2 firewalls is asking for trouble as you'll find your computer won't be very happy with you and may crash on a regular basis!
You didn't mention which firewall you are currently using - if it's just the standard windows one that does a good enough job if you have a good virus protector.
@Poison_Girl (4150)
• United States
1 Feb 07
Really, one shouldn't be online without a good anti-virus. Firewall or no firewall, everyone MUST have a good anti-virus if they're running Winblows.
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@Poison_Girl (4150)
• United States
31 Jan 07
Ahhh... never run two firewalls at once (as I'm sure you've already learned). I listen to a computer guru every weekend (when I remember to) and he always recommends a hardware firewall (like a router). Really, that and using your Winblows firewall is actually good enough. And as a general rule, just be careful with what you do out there on the internet. Don't open attachments! Yes, it may LOOK like it's from a good friend, but unless you're EXPECTING it, it's always a good idea to NOT open it. Hope that helps!
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@coolquasar (454)
• India
28 Jan 07
ya don use morethan one firewall
ie [windows firewall+another firewall] is a good combo n not more than that
@Poison_Girl (4150)
• United States
31 Jan 07
Ummmm... Winblows Defender isn't a firewall. It's also not an anti-virus. It's an anti-spyware program. Yes, there is a difference.
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