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Firewall probs
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Kittee-Kat
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Hi again...I downloaded Sygate firewall on my new lappy and although i was able to connect to AOL no pages could be displayed. I ticked all the allow boxes that came up but still wouldnt work. I've uninstalled it now and everything working properly. Any ideas what I might have done wrong?
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This is the main prob with software firewalls and thats compatibility with pieces of software.
Are you behind a router? If so a firewall is not needed (or windwos firewall is sufficient).
If not, as a last resort try Zone Alarm.[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
- Bob Dole, Republican presidential candidate[/FONT]0 -
I havnt got a router yet,just using main broadband connection and just running Windows firewall. I've got Sygate on my other pc and AOL too and no probs with that so no idea why I cant get it to work on here. Is Zonealarm ok or would it be best to just stick with the Windows one?0
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The windows one won't be secure enough without a router.
To be honest as long as you take care of your pc (regular scans for viruses and spyware) a firewall isn't essential as your not a "business" with a lot of profitable information...
If you do want one though, I'd say Zone Alarm.[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
- Bob Dole, Republican presidential candidate[/FONT]0 -
Thanks lots...i'll check it out0
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wouldn't reccomend any of the zone products - have a look at kerio firewall0
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Blacksheep1979 wrote:wouldn't reccomend any of the zone products - have a look at kerio firewall
HeyJust to make it easier for the op to decide I think you should post the reasons for not recommending it...
I know it can be fiddly if thats a reason but it gets the job done..[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
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could try http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/ very gooddont drink and drive:beer: :beer:
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Blacksheep1979 wrote:wouldn't reccomend any of the zone products - have a look at kerio firewall
Ummm yes as seen as the poster had a problem with Sygate its best to reccommend Sygates replacement
Third Down :doh:
Its based on if not around Sygate0
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