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A brief analysis of Windows Firewall

Microsoft Windows Firewall Features:

Minimal impact on memory and network performance
Customizable blocking rules
Comes with Windows XP and is turned on by default
Updated through Windows Update
Restore to defaults option if you screw things up


Protects Against:
Protects against any incoming IP traffic unless permission has been given


Does Not Protect Against:

Does not protect outgoing traffic allowing Trojan horses to send out personal information over the Internet
Does not protect from viruses or spy ware


John Daniels is a former High School teacher turned computer technician. He has over 6 years of experience in the field and operates a site that gives daily tech tips at www.broketech.com It is part of the John W. Daniels network at www.johnwdaniels.com.

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Contributed by Simply Conservative on May 22, 2008, at 11:42 AM UTC.

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