04-03-2010
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Re: Firewall
Originally Posted by Ǝиçεl
I quote Bruce Chambers--a regular contributor here:
There are two interfaces for Vistas built-in firewall:
1) A simplified one accessed through the Control Panel that is the only
one most people see. To further supplement this view, Sphinx's Vista
Firewall Control <http://sphinx-soft.com/Vista/>) is a piece of freeware
that makes the Vista Firewall much more useful to the average user.
2) And the more advanced "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
(WF.msc), accessed via the Start Menu's Administrative Tools folder, for
the experienced user who wants more granular control
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"anon_private" wrote:
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> FromTheRafters;1671918 Wrote:
> > "anon_private" <anon_private.48ss41@no-mx.forums.vistaheads.com> wrote
> > in message news:anon_private.48ss41@no-mx.forums.vistaheads.com...
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Is it possible to interrogate the firewall?
> > >
> > > Can it be configured?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Vista 32 bit Home Premium
> >
> > Could you rephrase the question?
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> Can I view th details regarding the firewall.
>
> Can the details be edited.
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> Can I learn more about the firewall
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> Can the firewall be controlled.
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>
> --
> anon_private
> Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com
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Thanks for the two links via Control Panel.
Now I must search for a tutorial on the meanings of the allowed and blocked.
I noted that my printer seems to have many inward allowed optiions. I think it would stop working if these were not allowed.
Best wishes
A
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