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**Glaswegian** · 05-28-2006, 02:17 PM

I would not rely on XPs firewall. The XP one does not monitor outgoing traffic - incoming only. So, if you have an infection, it could be sending out your details without your knowledge. A router seems to be preferred by the hardware guys and it will give you an extra layer of protection. Other than that, try one of these free firewalls

Sygate Personal Firewall
ZoneAlarm
Tiny Personal Firewall

05-28-2006, 02:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,158 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System Blog Entries: 10	I would not rely on XPs firewall. The XP one does not monitor outgoing traffic - incoming only. So, if you have an infection, it could be sending out your details without your knowledge. A router seems to be preferred by the hardware guys and it will give you an extra layer of protection. Other than that, try one of these free firewalls Sygate Personal Firewall ZoneAlarm Tiny Personal Firewall __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner