Windows Vista Firewall

Started by jsky, January 18, 2007, 04:46:23 AM

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jsky

Just wanted to let everyone know a little bit about Vista's new Firewall.


Do not be deceived by the Firewall in Windows Vista.

It is a fully configurable firewall with plenty of power. And highly configurable once you enter it's Enhanced Interface.

Note: The firewall in Vista is set by default, half disabled.
You should learn about Vista's firewall, and set it up to fill your own needs.

Here is a link that should help you learn and configure Vista's Firewall to receive the best protection for your system.
It's a bit lengthy, that's why the link
http://members.rushmore.com/%7Ejsky/id34.html

Safe Surfing
JSKY
JSKYs

Sometimes the most difficult task, is the task never started, for fear of the task.

Ghost

here is more info on the Vista fw.
http://www.agnitum.com/news/securityinsight/issues/january2007

jsky: i really like your site :thumbsup:

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jsky

Thanks Ghost

You left a very good link also.

Have been busy and not much time on boards. But I'm getting back into things....Slowly...LOL

JSKYs

Sometimes the most difficult task, is the task never started, for fear of the task.

Ghost

thanks jsky,
just too darned cold here to do much either LOL
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JonPaulOnLine


I am on the Live 1.5.1890.16  Production, Not Beta,
Version of Windows LiveOne Care and all works great. 
The Microsoft update,(Prior function Windows Update)
pushed it into two of my systems a couple of days ago.

I am looking forward to trying out Vista's and its security
on one of my PC's but will wait till March 2007-
Dont want to jump in the pool yet
TestSystemSoftware-Windows7 HomePremium, 32 BIT,  4GB RAM,
MBAM Premium, MBAE, WinPatrol Plus, Acronis Image 2015, Norton Security Suite for Comcast,  Pale Moon, Chrome,WinPrivacy Beta, Spyware Blaster,WinPrivacy