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Windows firewall

  • 23-02-2009 7:21pm
    #1
    Kangagarrett
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    If you turn off the firewall and not use the internet explorer or anyother web browser, can you still get viruses?

    In my case i want to use xbox live but i need to turn off the firewall in order to use it. But im afraid i might be targeted by viruses. Any help?


Comments

  • #2
    ethernet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,568 ✭✭✭ethernet


    You're much safer with it on. I'm not into gaming so you'll need to clear this up: Xbox live is on the Xbox itself, not the computer, yes? If so, you'd need to fix your router's settings. This usually involved poking a hole in your firewall (port forwarding) as opposed to disabling the firewall entirely.


  • #3
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,583 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Firewall will limit someone on the internet hacking into you, absolutely essential many exploits in windows remain unknown/unpatched for years

    it offers NO protection against
    viruses in emails
    dodgy web sites
    stuff you download

    as per previous post you may wish to open up part of the firewall


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