greyowl Posted March 7, 2012 ID:533199 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I am planning to use MBAM Pro with Avira Free. I am wondering if this combination is adequate security coverage, or if I should also have a firewall. I have only dialup internet so I don't want to slow my browsing anymore than necessary.If I also need a firewall, please recommend a free light firewall that is compatible with MBAM Pro and Avira Free.Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyowl Posted March 8, 2012 Author ID:533497 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Does anyone have some ideas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sho-dan Posted March 8, 2012 ID:533502 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hello greyowlI have MBAM Pro, Avira Free and I have always used Windows firewall to complete my security program team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted March 8, 2012 ID:533503 Share Posted March 8, 2012 If using windows 7, the windows 7 firewall with Microsoft Security Essentials alone with Malwarebytes Pro should be plenty.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyowl Posted March 8, 2012 Author ID:533507 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately, I am running XP. Is the XP Windows firewall adequate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted March 8, 2012 ID:533547 Share Posted March 8, 2012 You will get mixed opinions on this one, but I myself am fine with XP firewall but then again I have a hardware firewall as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seagull Posted March 8, 2012 ID:533566 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hello. Since your on dial up the Windows Firewall would probally be your best bet performance wise in my opinion, and I think you would be just fine with the Windows built in firewall.Using a third party firewall is just a matter of personal preference and if your looking for more advanced configuration and outbound protection.Other then that, I think with Avira, MBAM and Windows Firewall you would be just fine, especially since your on a dial up connection.Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyowl Posted March 9, 2012 Author ID:533595 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks a lot for the information and advise. Much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted March 9, 2012 ID:533600 Share Posted March 9, 2012 A two way firewall isn't necessary unless you visit some less then trustworthy sites( prevents unauthorized outgoing connections) and only useful after infection . As long as you practice safe browsing then your protection is plenty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyowl Posted March 9, 2012 Author ID:533603 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Would a two way firewall slow my browsing on dialup internet? I have been considering Private Firewall. Is this a good one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seagull Posted March 9, 2012 ID:533618 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Its hard to say, my guess is that it would, since that it will also has to monitor the outbound connections as well.I agree with Buttons, outbound protection is only good as a fail safe but other then that I don't see a need for it.I personally use ESET Smart Security 5 and I leave the firewall on Automatic which allows all outbound connections but blocks all non-initiated incoming connections.If a nasty gets on your machine, that's why you have your Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware solutions, an Outbound firewall won't be able to tell what a virus or a piece of spyware is or not nor would a outbound firewall prevent an infection if malware got onto your machine.I personally never heard of Private Firewall so I can't help you out on that one, maybe someone else will have some more knowledge on this.I hope this information helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyowl Posted March 9, 2012 Author ID:533691 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thank you for the explanation. This makes sense to me. So, I will just take the simple route and use XP Windows Firewall. Thanks, again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seagull Posted March 9, 2012 ID:533746 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Your Welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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