| Re: FORMAT.... [message #56885] |
Fri, 05 December 2003 14:57   |
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gibberish
Messages: 366
Registered: May 2003
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| i0nuk3 |
when u format your whole computer and install windows XP again ,what do you in order to be safe from the viruses when u first log on the internet???
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| i0nuk3 |
i dont have no router on my comp, i got a adsl modem and filter thats it...
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Dude you originally asked how to log onto to the internet safely.
The answer is to get a good virus scanner and/or a good firewall.
This costs money (minimum $50)
As far as firewalls are concerned you basically have three choices:
Software - Program you install on your PC.
NAT Router - Plugs in between your computer and modem.
Hardware Firewall - True hardware firewall.
Personally I prefer using hardware firewalls so thats what I use, however you really need to be a techie to use a HW firewall effectively.
I am pretty happy with my firewall so I don't bother with a virus scanner but the choice is yours.
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