virus problem - Page 2

Diesel · 22-07-2006, 18:25

I don't get the whole firewall thing, I use the built in Windows one and have never had ANY problems whatsoever. I have used a couple of other proggies in the past, but they just give me untold hassle by blocking other programs from accessing the web

entwisi · 23-07-2006, 19:12

The windows firewall is commonly regardewd as rubbish. It was only a one way firewall for a start (not sure if they changed this in the lastest incarnation) so anything that did get in could call home with no problems whatsoever.

A good firewall is only as good as its configuration. If you don't spend a bit of time and effort in setting it up correctly it won't/can't do its job properly

cashman · 23-07-2006, 19:48

being a complete numpty with computers i take your word for it entwi, it seems to be doing the job! no nasties for 2 days now, fingers crossed.

cashman · 26-07-2006, 14:09

still no nasties lol i have come to the conclusion that my windows firewall was absolute crap! thanks to mick for giving me a decent one. also cheers entwi.

Diesel · 26-07-2006, 14:12

I use Windows Firewall, and have no problems, just so you know

andrewb · 26-07-2006, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by entwisi

The windows firewall is commonly regardewd as rubbish. It was only a one way firewall for a start (not sure if they changed this in the lastest incarnation) so anything that did get in could call home with no problems whatsoever.

A good firewall is only as good as its configuration. If you don't spend a bit of time and effort in setting it up correctly it won't/can't do its job properly

I think this changes in vista

I once installed Windows and connected to the internet to get updates, no firewall and av, my C drive was littered with about 10 .exe's after around 30seconds

Ah how I love linux

cashman · 27-07-2006, 02:00

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Originally Posted by Diesel

I use Windows Firewall, and have no problems, just so you know

you said you didnt get this firewall thing diesal - i dont either, i suppose it depends where youre going on the net? i go into traffic exchanges etc, and think you can get all kinds of nasties coming in from them.