Windows Vista Windows firewall

[gavinhodges00]

I want to know how i can use windows firewall in windows vista.

Thanks

 

[Adywebb]

http://www.support4vista.com/tutorial/windows-firewall.htm http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/firewall.aspx

 

[gavinhodges00]

Thanks for the useful link which you provided , as windows vista firewall is by default turned on , is it secure to do online shopping.

 

[Nobody in particular]

Hi,

I do online shoping quite often with my Vista PC, I haven't (touch wood) had any problems. The Firewall seems secure enough to me - as long as you have the settings configured correctly

 

[gavinhodges00]

I have not changed the settings , default settings of firewall in vista is secure or not for online shopping.

 

[Ian]

Windows Firewall doesn't protect you when shopping online specifically - it ensures that your computer is safe from many types of hacking attempts in general. Although, anyone using personal/card details online should double check they are protected.

Yes, the default Windows Firewall settings are fine... as long as you have a good antivirus to go along side it

 

[Nobody in particular]

It's also probably a good idea just checking that the sie is secure, ie it displays the padlock icon.

 

[daveydoom]

Yes, the default Windows Firewall settings are fine...

I'm not sure I agree with that . You may wish to read this:
http://www.expertvista.com/2009/01/08/tweak-windows-firewall/

 

[gavinhodges00]

Thanks for the useful information.