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10-09-2011, 12:42 PM
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Firewall
Hi everyone,
I've been working on a laptop (HP) for a retired couple. They don't have much money, so I would like to know which is the best free firwall available. They need some kind of protection. Thanks, dale_t44
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10-09-2011, 12:56 PM
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What OS and how do they connect to the internet?
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10-09-2011, 01:55 PM
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Sorry. It's Windows Vista, and they connect both wireless, and cable, at different times depending on whether they are home or out and about.
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10-09-2011, 03:46 PM
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The built-in Windows firewall is fine.
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10-09-2011, 06:10 PM
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10-10-2011, 01:27 AM
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Windows Firewall and (if available) a router's firewall are both just fine.
Of course, don't forget to add Microsoft Security Essentials for their antivirus. |
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