Computer Security & Viruses/Firewall

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Hi, Lenny
 Do free firewall programs exist? If they do, would you refer me to sites that I can download them from?
 I almost installed a CA one off of Kim Kommmdo's site. I
think it was a trial period firewall. Thanks.

   Lee  

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Hello Lee,

Definitely, free software do exist but huge differences in their performances in comparison to Pro applications that do come with many utilities. Software companies that manufacture such freeware tend to minimize the full features offered in freeware programs so that in case you like or fall for it might skip on to their Pro one.

Kind Regards,
Lenny.

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NB:I do not accept PRIVATE QUESTIONS I can answer most questions based on Windows XP PRO infections.From the most common troubling issues related to eradicating sticky Worm infection(those that tend to become invisible in a client's computer). This is a form of correcting client's PC malfunction from my PC via communication through the internet. The following is a list of problems I can eradicate remotely(via remote Assistance made possible by Windows Live Messenger); -Virus and Spyware removal, Trojans, Browser hijackers and the like. NB:YOU BETTER NOT ASK ME A SIMILAR QUESTON THAT YOU HAVE ASKED SEVERAL EXPERTS ON THE BOARD/FORUM FOR I WON'T BE PREPARED TO ANSWER. MANY APOLOGIES. Again... I prefer to strictly respond to IT Security Questions in this department. I will not respond to repetitive questions I will not respond to SPAM questions e.g. email account password resets etcetera.

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I have been in the IT industry for nearly a decade now.I have a dignified experience in working under the umbrella of Windows XP environment i.e. installation, maintenance and re-allocation in case an infection worm infections, Trojans, Spyware, Malware set in.

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I have been troubleshooting and maintaining system based on the Windows XP Pro environment for about 10 years now.

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