[Hidden-tech] Windows security 101 (for Mac users)

Jan Werner jwerner at jwdp.com
Tue Jan 9 00:21:41 EST 2007


The most important thing is to install firewall software.  XP Service 
Pack 2 does have a built-in firewall enabled by default, but it is not 
very effective. ZoneAlarm is far superior and the basic version is free 
for personal use.

Jan Werner
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> This botnet discussion reminds me that I need to install some protective 
> software for my new Windows XP installation running (very nicely) in 
> Parallels on my MacBook Pro.
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> I am using Windows mainly for web access.  I am trying to use Firefox as 
> much as possible. No Microsoft Office or Outlook for now, although I do 
> rule out a future purchase of the new version of Office. I might 
> occasionally access email through a web browser. I use safe computing 
> techniques (no clicking on ads, no opening attachments that I am not 
> certain about, etc.)
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> Please tell me what I need to buy in order to protect this installation 
> of Windows from viruses, spyware, etc. I have read some negative reviews 
> of Norton Antivirus.
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> David
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