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Tell me how to protect my computer
« on: January 20, 2007, 08:26:35 AM »

What will be a better one firewall I can download and use for free, that will come with my windows xp and won't slow it down? Sad
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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2007, 08:29:11 AM »

first, stop downloading porn   Grin    j/k
second, i love computer associates internet security suite.  It is $50 bucks at best buy.  Well worth it too.
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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2007, 05:59:54 PM »

moved to general
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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2007, 06:08:40 PM »

Zone Alarm Is Free.

I tested a program called Comodo. It treats you like a kid. Constantly asking you if it can allow programs that have already been allowed. But Free non the less.

Bit Defender and Trend Micro's softwares are good but Not Free

Norton(I HATE THIS PROGRAM) Isnt free either.

Id just go with Zone Alarm. Or if your Router has a good built in Firewall you can use that.

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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2007, 04:47:38 PM »

If you're using a P2P client or anything like that be sure you allow for the port that the program uses or adjust the program to the port that is free.
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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2007, 04:51:58 PM »

For the most part you dont need to open ports with P2P programs like Limewire

If you are downloading torrents. You may have to open a port or two
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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2007, 02:39:05 AM »

with Shareaza, I had to specify which port was the "open" port to optimize the program and allow for efficiency. Man, I sound white and nerdy. lol.
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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2007, 04:23:20 AM »

Best way to keep your computer safe.  Unplug it and walk away.
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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2007, 08:16:30 AM »

lol. I use Spyware Doctor because XoftSpy would pick up a trojan but wouldn't fully delete it and it would re-install. Spyware Doctor took care of it.
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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2007, 12:53:14 AM »

with Shareaza, I had to specify which port was the "open" port to optimize the program and allow for efficiency. Man, I sound white and nerdy. lol.
"tryin to catch me white n ..tryin to catch me white n nerdy Grin caught!!
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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2007, 07:12:56 AM »

"Drop skillz, I'm a champion at D&D"
"Ain't gotta Gat but I gotta soldering gun!"
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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2007, 04:53:10 PM »

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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2007, 01:23:58 AM »

Family guy. Peter. You DID watch some FG last night didn't you? lol
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Re: Tell me how to protect my computer
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2007, 08:24:27 PM »

lol, how can anywon miss that Cheesy
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