How Secure is Windows XP Firewall? 2

[genekr]

I just got hooked up with cable internet. I'm wondering if Windows Firewall is all I need or do I need more? I know the difference between Hardware/Software Firewalls and I have a router that I am going to hook up. I have a current Symantec Antivirus subscription, which I keep updated and running in the background.

Any advice is much appreciated.

Thank you.
Gene

 

[erikhertzel]

The router will give your NAT (network address translation) so you will be pretty protected by that hardware device.

XP firewall is not a good one because it only does incoming firewalling, it does not protect outgoing nasties.

I would recommend looking at the free version of Zone Alarm or Kerio Personal firewall.

Erik

 

[genekr]

Thank you for your advice.
Gene

 

[cdogg]

Here are a couple recent threads:

thread779-1210244

thread779-1202543

~cdogg
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