If you have XP sp2 installed the firewall is already up and running. If you combine this with Windows automatic updates (free), microsoft windows defender (free) antispyware and any antivirus client (norton, mcafee or others) you should be fine. Any other additional "security tools" only create additional overhead resulting in a slow PC.
Toine On 5/12/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
It's been suggested that I install a fire wall, but I don't really know what one is or how they work. So, what's a fire wall, how does it work, what are the pros and cons of using one, and where can I get one? Shel
