installing new programs

Discussion in 'ESET Smart Security' started by scaa, Dec 6, 2007.

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  1. scaa

    scaa Registered Member

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    It is said that firewall and antivirus should be disabled while installing new software. Is disabling real time protection in av and allowing all traffic in firewall enough ?
    Will any legit software installed be allowed by the firewall in automatic mode ? o_O
     
    scaa, Dec 6, 2007
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  2. WSFuser

    WSFuser Registered Member

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    In automatic mode, iirc, all outgoing traffic is allowed. It still stealths your ports and blocks inbound though.

    BTW, leaving your AV/FW on while installing programs should be fine.
     
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