In Outpost FW Pro 7 64 bit windows 7 note the following: Loopback filtering is skipped Here are the settings from machine.ini
FWIW, I also got rid of the 1900's by disabling SSDP service. I've forgotten :-[ how to check the NIC ? Age I guess. Is in the router settings...
I work fine with no incoming. You see the way this works when say your AVAST needs to update IT initiates the connection with the AVAST host. This...
I think you are okay, IF your Windows 7 FW is properly set up to be two way and only allow access to those programs that absolutly need it. On...
The quick answers are yes you can use both and no it is not overkill these days on the www to have more than 1 security tool. Strongly suggest...
The introduction of rules that add uneeded complexity are counterproductive IMHO. It doesn't help learning much. I have NO allow incoming rules....
Don't bother, just disable the SSDP service and all these port 1900 irritations go away along with the rules. After you disable service you can...
Do not upgrade to WLM 11:argh: I uninstalled it. The only way is to restore your c partition. Thanks to MS for proving the value of images!::)
Pete: I was Staples today and they sell these. They are in two forms, some have MS support (more $) some don't. Some can be used only on 1...
Hi: Interesting. On your motherboard burn up :o how can users know that the time services being ON would have saved your motherboard?...
Yes I see your point. It isn't such a bad idea anyway to have a clean image like that. Of course user would have to apply any fixes/patches since...
Block the incoming period. UDP is often seen as direction-less which is very confusing to us the common user guys. So I add direction to UDP only...
One general rule users can follow is just untick a rule they suspect is NOT needed. Set it to report. Run for a day or so if it doesn't nag you or...
TY. I had this fantsy that I could use this but it is only good for new PC's. That is if the link is to be believed.
The policy I use is different. Deny by default allow by exception. I don't known what time server the post is asking about one is M$, another was...
At Future shop here in the great white north, it is $469.00 versus 669 for the software? Never used this but I could use the $200. What is the...
Definatly restrict this monster! I don't need the PC to go outbound to know the time of day!
Well I like xp and windows 7 which has some worthwhile new features. Hey guys this loality to software versions is sort of ... strange. If you...
Hi Ben: Are you saying I'm ::)? Seriously I have: 1) Vista 2) xp sp3 3) windows 7 They all work so I'm unconcerned who has what. I wonder if...
Great! Thanks
Right! That is my go to guy as well:thumb:
I have a license for MS office Basic 2003 running on a Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Dell studio 17. (heh). When the notebook came I had so much...
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