topic Re: Firewall Software in Electronics

Firewall Software

SeaMaiden — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:15:53 GMT

My new HP desktop came with a three month free trial of McAfee as a firewall. I have always used Norton for many years, and had three months left on my subscription for Norton,so I transferred the Norton firewall over to my new computer and refused the McAfee firewall for now.

I figure if Norton has keep me trouble free for at least 15 years, why change.

What firewall all do you use?

Re: Firewall Software

luvmybeetle — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:30:58 GMT

I also have an HP. I use Webroot. I purchased from Best Buy with my HP. I've used both Norton and McAfee and find Webroot the best. My son has a degree in computers and he recommends Webroot. I was hacked when I had Norton. My Webroot blocks all the junk and tells me if something is trying to invade and blocks it.

Re: Firewall Software

SeaMaiden — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:59:24 GMT

@luvmybeetle wrote:
I also have an HP. I use Webroot. I purchased from Best Buy with my HP. I've used both Norton and McAfee and find Webroot the best. My son has a degree in computers and he recommends Webroot. I was hacked when I had Norton. My Webroot blocks all the junk and tells me if something is trying to invade and blocks it.

@luvmybeetle ThankYou! I will look into Webroot for when my Norton year subscription cones up for renewal and compare them.

Re: Firewall Software

Nuttmeg — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 04:40:40 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:

My new HP desktop came with a three month free trial of McAfee as a firewall. I have always used Norton for many years, and had three months left on my subscription for Norton,so I transferred the Norton firewall over to my new computer and refused the McAfee firewall for now.

I figure if Norton has keep me trouble free for at least 15 years, why change.

What firewall all do you use?

Comcast gives Norton with service. The software has a firewall as one of its components. Please check with your cable provider site for software protection.

Re: Firewall Software

software — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:19:34 GMT

Good choice, McAfee would not be my first choice.

Re: Firewall Software

SilleeMee — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:35:11 GMT

I have Windows Defender Firewall turned on. Surprisingly that has very good reviews as far as its security features is concerned.

Re: Firewall Software

meallen616 — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:20:55 GMT

@SeaMaiden,

I also have Norton for 19 years and am very satisfied!

Re: Firewall Software

SeaMaiden — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:18:50 GMT

@Nuttmeg wrote:

@SeaMaiden wrote:

My new HP desktop came with a three month free trial of McAfee as a firewall. I have always used Norton for many years, and had three months left on my subscription for Norton,so I transferred the Norton firewall over to my new computer and refused the McAfee firewall for now.

I figure if Norton has keep me trouble free for at least 15 years, why change.

What firewall all do you use?

Comcast gives Norton with service. The software has a firewall as one of its components. Please check with your cable provider site for software protection.

@Nuttmegb I only have cable TV with Comcast/Infinity... not internet. So Norton from comcast would not be availible to me. I just buy my Norton Subscription on their website when my subscription comes up for renewel. About $49.00 a year.

Re: Firewall Software

Nuttmeg — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:02:16 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@Nuttmeg wrote:

@SeaMaiden wrote:

My new HP desktop came with a three month free trial of McAfee as a firewall. I have always used Norton for many years, and had three months left on my subscription for Norton,so I transferred the Norton firewall over to my new computer and refused the McAfee firewall for now.

I figure if Norton has keep me trouble free for at least 15 years, why change.

What firewall all do you use?

Comcast gives Norton with service. The software has a firewall as one of its components. Please check with your cable provider site for software protection.
@Nuttmegb I only have cable TV with Comcast/Infinity... not internet. So Norton from comcast would not be availible to me. I just buy my Norton Subscription on their website when my subscription comes up for renewel. About $49.00 a year.

Please check your version of Norton, that a firewall is included in the package.