12-28-2006, 10:23 PM
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Rep Power: 6  | Windows XP - What Windows Firewall Does and Does Not Do
What Windows Firewall Does and Does Not Do It does- Help block computer viruses and worms from reaching your computer.
- Ask for your permission to block or unblock certain connection requests.
- Create a record (a security log), if you want one, that records successful and unsuccessful attempts to connect to your computer. This can be useful as a troubleshooting tool.
It does not- Detect or disable computer viruses and worms if they are already on your computer. For that reason, you should also install antivirus software and keep it updated to help prevent viruses, worms, and other security threats from damaging your computer or using your computer to spread viruses to others.
- Stop you from opening e-mail with dangerous attachments. Don't open e-mail attachments from senders that you don't know. Even if you know and trust the source of the e-mail you should still be cautious. If someone you know sends you an e-mail attachment, look at the subject line carefully before opening it. If the subject line is gibberish or does not make any sense to you, check with the sender before opening it.
- Block spam or unsolicited e-mail from appearing in your inbox. However, some e-mail programs can help you do this.
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