OpenSec » Windows Firewall http://www.opensec.org IT Security Information... Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:53:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=8757 en hourly 1 If I install Comodo Internet Security should I turn off Windows Firewall? http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/if-i-install-comodo-internet-security-should-i-turn-off-windows-firewall http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/if-i-install-comodo-internet-security-should-i-turn-off-windows-firewall#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:38:03 +0000 Admin http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/if-i-install-comodo-internet-security-should-i-turn-off-windows-firewall
Mike asked:


I use Vista Premium SP2, and I installed Comodo Internet Security. It comes with a firewall, should I disable the windows firewall, or the don’t collide with each other?

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]]> http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/if-i-install-comodo-internet-security-should-i-turn-off-windows-firewall/feed 3 What is Windows Firewall and How Does it Help You? http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/what-is-windows-firewall-and-how-does-it-help-you http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/what-is-windows-firewall-and-how-does-it-help-you#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 14:05:41 +0000 Admin http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/what-is-windows-firewall-and-how-does-it-help-you
Gloria John asked:




Windows Firewall is a program designed to protect your PC from unauthorized users and applications. If you are using Windows XP or Vista you can access the Firewall from your Control Panel. When you install the Windows XP for the first time, by default Windows firewall gets activated. You can choose to switch off your firewall. However, your computer will be prone to vulnerabilities.

Windows Firewall works by way of taking stock of all the applications running your computer. It will then allow you to set exceptions for specific programs and windows services. Once the firewall is activated, it will display a visual notification to the user if it blocks a specific program. You have the choice of allowing or denying the same at your discretion.

A Firewall is best suited for blocking unwanted computer viruses and Trojans from reaching your PC. However, one thing worth noting is that it may not be very effective against disabling or removing the computer viruses. However, if you have a quality up to date antivirus program it can work well with the Firewall to provide you the best results.

Windows Firewall generates a security log which will be useful for troubleshooting purposes. This log will contain information about unauthorized access attempts to your PC. Once you have this information, you can further strengthen your computer security.

If you are using your Windows Firewall, you will notice that the applications are taking little more time to open. This is due to the Firewall analyzing your application against the setting to make sure that it is safe. However, this is a small trade off when you are considering your computers safety.

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]]> http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/what-is-windows-firewall-and-how-does-it-help-you/feed 0 What’s better, Windows firewall, or Norton Internet Security Firewall? http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/whats-better-windows-firewall-or-norton-internet-security-firewall http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/whats-better-windows-firewall-or-norton-internet-security-firewall#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 11:00:53 +0000 Admin http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/whats-better-windows-firewall-or-norton-internet-security-firewall
Joyful asked:


My brother came over and disabled the firewall. Then when he turned it back on, he turned windows on. Now when we turn on the computer, Norton is telling us to switch to their firewall. Which one is better?

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]]> http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/whats-better-windows-firewall-or-norton-internet-security-firewall/feed 7 How do I get a blocked packet allowed on verizon internet security suite firewall so magicjack phone works? http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/how-do-i-get-a-blocked-packet-allowed-on-verizon-internet-security-suite-firewall-so-magicjack-phone-works http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/how-do-i-get-a-blocked-packet-allowed-on-verizon-internet-security-suite-firewall-so-magicjack-phone-works#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 00:26:24 +0000 Admin http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/how-do-i-get-a-blocked-packet-allowed-on-verizon-internet-security-suite-firewall-so-magicjack-phone-works
BRADLEY C asked:


Calls on magicjack was fine till the new firewall with verizon, now a blocked packet shows when trying to make a call. The phone does not ring in the earpiece, but the phone rings on the other end.They can here me but I can’t here them. How do I allow the blocked packet to pass through the firewall. Phone works fine with windows firewall. Brad

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]]> http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/how-do-i-get-a-blocked-packet-allowed-on-verizon-internet-security-suite-firewall-so-magicjack-phone-works/feed 2 I have webroot internet security and windows firewall running at the same time. Is that ok? http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/i-have-webroot-internet-security-and-windows-firewall-running-at-the-same-time-is-that-ok http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/i-have-webroot-internet-security-and-windows-firewall-running-at-the-same-time-is-that-ok#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:02:42 +0000 Admin http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/i-have-webroot-internet-security-and-windows-firewall-running-at-the-same-time-is-that-ok
needentoknow asked:


I just noticed in the Windows Vista Security center that both windows firewall and webroot internet security are running at the same time. it says they could conflict (which I know) but I can’t remember which, if either, I should turn off.

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]]> http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/i-have-webroot-internet-security-and-windows-firewall-running-at-the-same-time-is-that-ok/feed 2 How to manage the Windows Vista firewall http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/how-to-manage-the-windows-vista-firewall http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/how-to-manage-the-windows-vista-firewall#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:52:31 +0000 Admin http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/how-to-manage-the-windows-vista-firewall
butterscotchcom asked:


Windows Firewall acts as a first line of defence so don’t turn it off! A Internet tutorial by butterscotch.com.

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juju asked:


I was trying to arrange for two-way firewall protection in windows. I follow the steps in PCWorld march magazine. Once I change my setting, windows firewall block everything.I had to disable windows firewall in order to use a third-party firewall.It works fine, now when I check my firewall security, windsow does not detect it

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]]> http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/how-do-i-get-vista-security-to-recognize-my-third-part-firewall/feed 1 How to use Windows Firewall http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/how-to-use-windows-firewall http://www.opensec.org/firewall-security/how-to-use-windows-firewall#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:00:54 +0000 Admin http://208.110.81.170/~opensec/firewall-security/how-to-use-windows-firewall
butterscotchcom asked:


Windows Firewall protects you from threats that try to sneak into your computer without any action from you. Antivirus and antispyware software help to protect against threats that you may have unwittingly taken some part in getting by opening an infected email or visiting a bad Web page. In this tutorial we’ll show you how Windows Firewall works and how to configure it. A Internet tutorial by butterscotch.com. … technology howto tips tricks tutorial organize windows firewall security …

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