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re: Firewalls, antivirus software and USB modem
Friday, March 23, 2007 at 5:52 am
Windows Me Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Larry
(1292 messages posted)
Remember to download a firewall program to the desktop for installation while the
PC is diconnected from the net. I like ZoneAlarm myself, but the latest versions
only work on 2K or XP. You can get Win9X versions at oldversion.com, v6.1 being the
last version compatible with ME and still perfectly usable and effective. Download
AVG again if you've deleted it either to the desktop for later installation also,
or after you've reconnected to the net. For more protection from malware, I would
add at least SpywareBlaster from javacoolsoftware.com, a small but highly effective
"passive" program, and perhaps even Spybot Search & Destroy.
On Friday, March 23, 2007 at 1:58 am, Denise wrote:
>Thanks for that, Larry. I'll give it a try. I never thought about the USB bit -
all
>other broadbands I've set up have been with networks so have always had ethernet
>connections via routers and hubs. Have learnt something tho - the so-called experts
>on the helpdesk don't always know more than you do!
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