Do I have firewall? How do I get one?

Hi there,

I'm really a newbie to this.
Can anyone please tell me, how do I know if I have firewall,
or if I do not have, where & how can I get it?

What does it do anyway?

Thank You
-Xon

 

Hi Xon,

If your OS is XP you have a built in firewall (which is NOT enabled my default) ... which is better that nothing ... there are several free firewalls availble that are novice friendly.

To get you started - Here are a couple of links for info on firewalls - all the why's, how's etc.

How Stuff Works - Firewall FAQ

Sheilds Up - Firewall FAQ

HTH

dog -

 

Links for D/L's of freeware versions of firewalls:

Kerio Personal Firewall

Zone Alarm

Sygate

You can use only one software firewall, using more than one will create conflicts. You can use a hardware firewall (built in - Router) and a software without any problem - recommended for optimum protection ... but a software firewall alone will protect your PC more than proficiently.

 

Arighty!
I'll get down on it.

Thanks a lot!

( I may still need your help )

Regards,
Xon

 

Hi Xon,

There's lots of expert help available ... unfortunately I'm no expert ... advanced user maybe ... expert; certainly not - I help when I can.

If you need specific help in regards to the firewall you choose ... Post a new thread asking for advice/guidance in this forum ... many in the community will proved help, especially user of that particular firewall, or one of Wilders' extremely knowledgable experts, will gladly assist you!

Glad your on your way to a more secure future!

dog -