How well does the Windows Vista Firewall work?

Hello,

I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I
installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's
place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista
built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2
programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2
programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my
router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is
always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will
have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the
Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I
can't add anything to help with that protection.

All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

Best regard,
James

On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:15:00 -0700, Flyerfan27
<> wrote:

>Hello,
>
> I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I
>installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's
>place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista
>built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2
>programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2
>programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my
>router

Your router has a firewall too, so you are FINE when it comes to
firewalls and anti-virus

You might install a couple of anti-malware apps to keep in reserve as
well:

Spybot Search & Destroy, SuperAntispyware, and Malwarebytes are all
good candidates and are all FREE.

The first one even installs a resident program called "teatimer" that
keeps a monitor on any attempted registry changes.


and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is
>always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I
will
>have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the
>Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I
>can't add anything to help with that protection.
>
> All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!
>
>Best regard,
>James

Install a good, comprehensive, security program,
such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to
worry about those issues. You can try it FREE
for ninety (90) days. This is a brand new version
and includes a very robust firewall.
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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"Flyerfan27" <> wrote in message news:AF88953C-AC42-4BD6-A518-...
Hello,

I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I
installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's
place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista
built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2
programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2
programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my
router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is
always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will
have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the
Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I
can't add anything to help with that protection.

All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

Best regard,
James

On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:33:00 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
<> wrote:

>Install a good, comprehensive, security program,
>such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to
>worry about those issues. You can try it FREE
>for ninety (90) days. This is a brand new version
>and includes a very robust firewall.

So does his router. That plus Vista's native firewall will cover him
just fine in that department and it won't cost him anything.

It's cheap insurance....

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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"Nonny" <> wrote in message news:...
On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:33:00 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
<> wrote:

>Install a good, comprehensive, security program,
>such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to
>worry about those issues. You can try it FREE
>for ninety (90) days. This is a brand new version
>and includes a very robust firewall.

So does his router. That plus Vista's native firewall will cover him
just fine in that department and it won't cost him anything.

On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:41:59 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
<> wrote:

>It's cheap insurance....

Doesn't need any. He also has a great A-V program, Defender, and will
add a couple more malware programs.

He can spend the money on an external USB hard drive and use it for
backups. That's GREAT insurance.

Famous last words: "Doesn't need any". So if the OP should
inadvertently have a rouge key logger installed, you don't mind
that the OP's personal financial information could be
transmitted without his knowledge...happens all the time!

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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"Nonny" <> wrote in message news:...
On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:41:59 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
<> wrote:

>It's cheap insurance....

Doesn't need any. He also has a great A-V program, Defender, and will
add a couple more malware programs.

He can spend the money on an external USB hard drive and use it for
backups. That's GREAT insurance.

On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:08:25 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
<> wrote:

>Famous last words: "Doesn't need any". So if the OP should
>inadvertently have a rouge key logger installed, you don't mind
>that the OP's personal financial information could be
>transmitted without his knowledge...happens all the time!

I have never seen you suggest any of the fine FREE programs that are
available... only the ones that MS collects cash from.

Why is that? I can't recall seeing ANY other MVP do the same. In
fact, most of them are suggesting the free software.

I value their opinions WAY more than I do yours... as you are well
aware.

I had used Avast for a number of years. When I tried
Windows OneCare, I was amazed at the performance
improvement of my PC as it uses very little system
resources. OneCare is far more comprehensive than
the so-called "free" antivirus programs.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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"Nonny" <> wrote in message news:...
On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:08:25 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
<> wrote:

>Famous last words: "Doesn't need any". So if the OP should
>inadvertently have a rouge key logger installed, you don't mind
>that the OP's personal financial information could be
>transmitted without his knowledge...happens all the time!

I have never seen you suggest any of the fine FREE programs that are
available... only the ones that MS collects cash from.

Why is that? I can't recall seeing ANY other MVP do the same. In
fact, most of them are suggesting the free software.

I value their opinions WAY more than I do yours... as you are well
aware.

Besides being a SPAMMER and a FAKE; you can NOT spell.
ROGUE, idiot!
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Famous last words: "Doesn't need any". So if the OP should
> inadvertently have a rouge key logger installed, you don't mind
> that the OP's personal financial information could be
> transmitted without his knowledge...happens all the time!
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience -
> Windows Vista Enthusiast
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Nonny" <> wrote in message news:...
> On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:41:59 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
> <> wrote:
>
> >It's cheap insurance....
>
> Doesn't need any. He also has a great A-V program, Defender, and will
> add a couple more malware programs.
>
> He can spend the money on an external USB hard drive and use it for
> backups. That's GREAT insurance.
>