Why should I care for Windows Firewall if I have my anti-virus software installed in my PC?
Thanks, Kiran.
Darksat:
Because a firewall will stop viruses and trojans connecting to the net that your antivirus misses (and your AV will miss stuff) plus it will stop port scans and Dos attacks.
mario007:
can I have both fire-wall and Antivirus at the same time on my computer?
Samker:
--- Quote from: mario007 on 13. October 2010., 02:41:37 ---can I have both fire-wall and Antivirus at the same time on my computer?
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Yes, it's recommended to have installed one Antivirus and one Firewall.
Wrong thing is if you have two Antiviruses or Firewalls at the same time.
Pez:
The firewall is like your door at your house or apartment. It's to stop unvanted to get in or atleast make it harder.
The Antivirus is like your home alarm, to notify that someone try to get in and try to call the police (you) to do some thing and to clean up after somone have been ther.