Hey ,
Im using Window's ME and want to get a firewall that will prevent access to the net and all that good stuff that I can put a password on so my roommate doesn't start downloading the entire internet. What's the best firewall out there?
Hey ,
Im using Window's ME and want to get a firewall that will prevent access to the net and all that good stuff that I can put a password on so my roommate doesn't start downloading the entire internet. What's the best firewall out there?
Get zone alarm - its free and works great.
Zonelabs
As to stopping someone getting onto the net and downloading, this is difficult because the person on the PC can easily find a way around a basic firewall - especialy on a desktop running WinME ::Shudder::
A better policy is to look at the OS. If you had Win2K, you would have a better chance of locking this miscreant out.
Heh, or you could unplug the cord when you're gone... I've seen many an idiot stopped by this form of protection.
-Govtcheez
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Most Bios have a setting that let you set a password. Thats usually a pretty safe way to do it. Just don't forgette what the password is because if you do it can be REALLY hard to get around it. There also is third party solutions for protecting Win9x systems. ME's password system is crap.
~Barjor
I hate win me, it's disgusting, im probably going to get win 2k when I get the cash.
>I hate win me, it's disgusting, im probably going to get win 2k when I get the cash.<
Wait for XP 2000 would not be worth the cash.
In a related note:
Everyone in my A+ class that has used ME has downgraded to windows 98. except when it would violate the waranty.
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