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teak goblin
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« on: February 06, 2006, 04:26:18 PM »
hello, im about to set up an adsl/modem router (on xp sp2) it comes with a built in firewall so do i need to run a software firewall aswell
and if i dont put the software firewall on will i get nagged by ms security
centre or will it find the hardware firewall.
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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2006, 04:34:10 PM »
If the router is a good one the firewall should be ok.  And to stop the security centre nagging there is a fix but I am going to have to look for it
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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2006, 04:40:43 PM »
nice one essexboy

thanks for the reply
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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2006, 04:52:08 PM »
Look here http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/learnmore/icf.mspx basically all you need to do is turn of the icf protection
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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2006, 05:00:51 PM »
thankyou  for the link
i have just printed the info for reference
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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2006, 05:21:58 PM »
Personally, I would recommend having a software firewall as well as the router one. The Windows firewall isn't much use , only stops incoming "traffic". Zone Alarm is free and recommended - it will cover outgoing as well as incoming, so you get control over programs that have access and a chance to spot any trojan or worm that might slip through the security net.

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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2006, 05:50:15 PM »
To turn OFF the nagging Windows Security Center, got to Start/Run & type in SERVICES.MSC . Browse to "Security Center" and select "Disable" in the startup column. This will turn off all the warnings.   
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