Norton Firewall

jeckgo · 01-31-2006, 08:13 AM

My goal is relatively simple, keep crap off of my new laptop. I'm not trying to protect any national security info or anything like that. I currently have the firewall that comes w/ Windows XP. I have Norton Anti-Virus installed and would like to purchase the Norton Personal Firewall. What are your thoughts on the Norton Firewall?

edifier · 01-31-2006, 10:53 PM

I have tried a few different ones but not Norton's so if you have your heart set on that one, i can't help you.I can recommend however, Kerio 4.Awesome firewall with the lastest web blocking features, shows port attacks,etc.The best part is you can try the full version for 30 days free and believe me, you won't need that long to decide.Bye the way, could you let us know how Norton Antivirus has been running, meaning does it slow your system down?.

bigsaucybob · 01-31-2006, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jeckgo

My goal is relatively simple, keep crap off of my new laptop. I'm not trying to protect any national security info or anything like that. I currently have the firewall that comes w/ Windows XP. I have Norton Anti-Virus installed and would like to purchase the Norton Personal Firewall. What are your thoughts on the Norton Firewall?

its not bad, but im personally not big on that norton,mcafee, zonealarm crap. if u wanna keep ur comp safe, use firefox.

Calibretto · 02-01-2006, 02:01 AM

I have Norton Internet Security Suite and System Works. Honestly, It doesn't really take up that many resources. My SpySweeper takes up more resources than norton does.

edifier · 02-01-2006, 02:14 AM

Yes.From what i've read, it affects some machines more than others.Since you have the entire Security Suite, how bout listing the features of Norton Firewall.

01-31-2006, 08:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
jeckgo banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 54	Norton Firewall My goal is relatively simple, keep crap off of my new laptop. I'm not trying to protect any national security info or anything like that. I currently have the firewall that comes w/ Windows XP. I have Norton Anti-Virus installed and would like to purchase the Norton Personal Firewall. What are your thoughts on the Norton Firewall?

02-01-2006, 02:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
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01-31-2006, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
edifier Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 567	I have tried a few different ones but not Norton's so if you have your heart set on that one, i can't help you.I can recommend however, Kerio 4.Awesome firewall with the lastest web blocking features, shows port attacks,etc.The best part is you can try the full version for 30 days free and believe me, you won't need that long to decide.Bye the way, could you let us know how Norton Antivirus has been running, meaning does it slow your system down?.

02-01-2006, 02:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
edifier Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 567	Yes.From what i've read, it affects some machines more than others.Since you have the entire Security Suite, how bout listing the features of Norton Firewall.