SP2 firewall in xp pro

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RH710 wrote:
> I am using SP2 in windowsxp pro with the firewall enabled.is it a decent
> firewall?.or do i need a better one?..thanks
>
>
It depends. Ask yourself the following questions:

1. Are you the sole user of that computer?
2. Can you rigorously enforce safe computing practices on that computer?
3. Do you run P2P file sharing services?
4. Do you use IE as your primary web browser and/or OE for mail and news?

If you can answer yes to questions 1 & 2, and no to the last 2, then the
XP SP2 firewall is probably all you need.

The computer I'm using now is solely used by me, so I don't worry about
bi-directional firewalling. Computers I have that are used by other
family members all have good personal firewalls installed, along with
reliable AV software, running on access.

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beatnik wrote:
> "optikl" <optikl@invalid.net> wrote in message
> news:KG_Lc.13255$8_6.2073@attbi_s04...
>
>>RH710 wrote:
>>
>>>I am using SP2 in windowsxp pro with the firewall enabled.is it a decent
>>>firewall?.or do i need a better one?..thanks
>>>
>>>
>>
>>It depends. Ask yourself the following questions:
>>
>>1. Are you the sole user of that computer?
>>2. Can you rigorously enforce safe computing practices on that computer?
>>3. Do you run P2P file sharing services?
>>4. Do you use IE as your primary web browser and/or OE for mail and news?
>>
>>If you can answer yes to questions 1 & 2, and no to the last 2, then the
>>XP SP2 firewall is probably all you need.
>>
>>The computer I'm using now is solely used by me, so I don't worry about
>>bi-directional firewalling. Computers I have that are used by other
>>family members all have good personal firewalls installed, along with
>>reliable AV software, running on access.
>
>
> yes, optiki what fw do you suggest fro xp?
>
> Something light to hdd space and memeory
>
>
I don't like recommending "products", per se. My preferences are not
yours; neither are my opinions. I'll tell you what I use:

I use Trendmicro Internet Security on the laptop which is in my sole
control. It has all the security I want, or need, and has the
flexibility to set up different Intrusion Control options, depending on
where I'm connecting from. It doesn't have application based
firewalling. So, from that standpoint, it is much different from the XP
firewall. The system I use it on, however, isn't running XP. It runs
2000 Pro.

For systems that are used by others, I use both Outpost Pro 2.1 and
Kerio 2.1.5 (not both on the same systems, at the same time). Kerio is
very easy on resources and if you don't mind learning how to properly
setup rules, it's very easy to customize. If you want something that's
more set and forget, then Outpost would be my choice. It also has a free
version.

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"optikl" <optikl@invalid.net> wrote in message
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> beatnik wrote:
> > "optikl" <optikl@invalid.net> wrote in message
> > news:KG_Lc.13255$8_6.2073@attbi_s04...
> >
> >>RH710 wrote:
> >>
> >>>I am using SP2 in windowsxp pro with the firewall enabled.is it a
decent
> >>>firewall?.or do i need a better one?..thanks
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>It depends. Ask yourself the following questions:
> >>
> >>1. Are you the sole user of that computer?
> >>2. Can you rigorously enforce safe computing practices on that computer?
> >>3. Do you run P2P file sharing services?
> >>4. Do you use IE as your primary web browser and/or OE for mail and
news?
> >>
> >>If you can answer yes to questions 1 & 2, and no to the last 2, then the
> >>XP SP2 firewall is probably all you need.
> >>
> >>The computer I'm using now is solely used by me, so I don't worry about
> >>bi-directional firewalling. Computers I have that are used by other
> >>family members all have good personal firewalls installed, along with
> >>reliable AV software, running on access.
> >
> >
> > yes, optiki what fw do you suggest fro xp?
> >
> > Something light to hdd space and memeory
> >
> >
> I don't like recommending "products", per se. My preferences are not
> yours; neither are my opinions. I'll tell you what I use:
>
> I use Trendmicro Internet Security on the laptop which is in my sole
> control. It has all the security I want, or need, and has the
> flexibility to set up different Intrusion Control options, depending on
> where I'm connecting from. It doesn't have application based
> firewalling. So, from that standpoint, it is much different from the XP
> firewall. The system I use it on, however, isn't running XP. It runs
> 2000 Pro.
>
> For systems that are used by others, I use both Outpost Pro 2.1 and
> Kerio 2.1.5 (not both on the same systems, at the same time). Kerio is
> very easy on resources and if you don't mind learning how to properly
> setup rules, it's very easy to customize. If you want something that's
> more set and forget, then Outpost would be my choice. It also has a free
> version.

i use kerio v21.5. myself but it closes 5-10 secs evry tiem i want to sue
it? Any ideas why?

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"beatnik" <konpad@auth.gr> wrote:

> Harware firewalling rocks but that just costs money!

Then use a software firewall backed up by common wetware: Brain 1.0 :-)

> I ll think i lls tick to soft ones but something makes my kerio v2.1.5
> to close 5-10 secs after it started!

Sounds BAD - something on your machine stops your firewall, either it's
a bug or something much worse.

You should boot from a safe boot disc (PEBuilder rocks...) and check
your machine for viruses and trojans ASAP.


Juergen Nieveler
--
I *did* read the docs; that's why I'm confused!

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"Scott" <noreply@here.org> wrote:

> How is "an external box" going to help with application-based outbound
> control? It won't; it can't, not the way something running locally can.

Nor can something running locally control outbound traffic. The
"personal firewall" runs with the same rights as the application, the
application can disable or circumvent the "personal firewall" at will.

Juergen Nieveler
--
If Bush should hate Kiwis and then Alica will be wearing his last coat.

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beatnik wrote:

>
> i use kerio v21.5. myself but it closes 5-10 secs evry tiem i want to sue
> it? Any ideas why?
>
>

No. Have you tried the Kerio Forum for help?
http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/kerio