I am planning to use MBAM Pro with Avira Free. I am wondering if this combination is adequate security coverage, or if I should also have a firewall. I have only dialup internet so I don't want to slow my browsing anymore than necessary.
If I also need a firewall, please recommend a free light firewall that is compatible with MBAM Pro and Avira Free.
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Started by greyowl, Mar 06 2012 08:47 PM
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 08:47 PM
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 11:19 AM
Does anyone have some ideas?
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 11:35 AM
Hello greyowl
I have MBAM Pro, Avira Free and I have always used Windows firewall to complete my security program team.
I have MBAM Pro, Avira Free and I have always used Windows firewall to complete my security program team.
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 11:38 AM
If using windows 7, the windows 7 firewall with Microsoft Security Essentials alone with Malwarebytes Pro should be plenty....
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 12:09 PM
Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately, I am running XP. Is the XP Windows firewall adequate?
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 04:16 PM
You will get mixed opinions on this one, but I myself am fine with XP firewall but then again I have a hardware firewall as well.
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 06:15 PM
Hello. Since your on dial up the Windows Firewall would probally be your best bet performance wise in my opinion, and I think you would be just fine with the Windows built in firewall.
Using a third party firewall is just a matter of personal preference and if your looking for more advanced configuration and outbound protection.
Other then that, I think with Avira, MBAM and Windows Firewall you would be just fine, especially since your on a dial up connection.
Hope this helps.
Using a third party firewall is just a matter of personal preference and if your looking for more advanced configuration and outbound protection.
Other then that, I think with Avira, MBAM and Windows Firewall you would be just fine, especially since your on a dial up connection.
Hope this helps.
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 08:41 PM
Thanks a lot for the information and advise. Much appreciated.
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 09:35 PM
A two way firewall isn't necessary unless you visit some less then trustworthy sites( prevents unauthorized outgoing connections) and only useful after infection . As long as you practice safe browsing then your protection is plenty.
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 09:44 PM
Would a two way firewall slow my browsing on dialup internet?
I have been considering Private Firewall. Is this a good one?
I have been considering Private Firewall. Is this a good one?
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 12:01 AM
Its hard to say, my guess is that it would, since that it will also has to monitor the outbound connections as well.
I agree with Buttons, outbound protection is only good as a fail safe but other then that I don't see a need for it.
I personally use ESET Smart Security 5 and I leave the firewall on Automatic which allows all outbound connections but blocks all non-initiated incoming connections.
If a nasty gets on your machine, that's why you have your Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware solutions, an Outbound firewall won't be able to tell what a virus or a piece of spyware is or not nor would a outbound firewall prevent an infection if malware got onto your machine.
I personally never heard of Private Firewall so I can't help you out on that one, maybe someone else will have some more knowledge on this.
I hope this information helps.
I agree with Buttons, outbound protection is only good as a fail safe but other then that I don't see a need for it.
I personally use ESET Smart Security 5 and I leave the firewall on Automatic which allows all outbound connections but blocks all non-initiated incoming connections.
If a nasty gets on your machine, that's why you have your Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware solutions, an Outbound firewall won't be able to tell what a virus or a piece of spyware is or not nor would a outbound firewall prevent an infection if malware got onto your machine.
I personally never heard of Private Firewall so I can't help you out on that one, maybe someone else will have some more knowledge on this.
I hope this information helps.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 01:16 PM
Thank you for the explanation. This makes sense to me. So, I will just take the simple route and use XP Windows Firewall. Thanks, again.
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