windows xp firewall

Discussion in 'Windows XP / Older OS' started by jassi, May 14, 2013.

  1. jassi

    jassi MDL Junior Member

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    #1 jassi, May 14, 2013
    I am using fully updated windows xp sp3 PC having 1gb ram with eset nod32 antivirus.I use internet a lot for browsing,torrents and softwares. I have read that xp firewall is not good as it does not check outgoing connections. Is windows Xp firewall good enough or should I use some third party firewall for good security. :confused:
     
  2. coleoptere2007

    coleoptere2007 MDL Guru

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    #2 coleoptere2007, May 14, 2013
    Honestly you should :cool:
     
  3. urie

    urie Moderator
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    #3 urie, May 14, 2013
    I don't know if you are using torrent then obviously you are sharing ports. I used to use zonealarm a while back now as far as I am concerned windows firewall will suffice for most users.
     
  4. thonhi

    thonhi MDL Novice

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    #4 thonhi, May 15, 2013
    u should try Bitdefender Antivirus or another 3rd firewall protect programs