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Ne Pc set up....anything else i should add to it (software wise)

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Old 24 April 2006, 01:00 PM
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Default Ne Pc set up....anything else i should add to it (software wise)

Got the new pc up and running and most of my apps on it.

got al the microsft downloads done, got antivirus up to date, windows defender for spyware, adaware done, cludmark on outlook to sort spam......anything else i should be adding to it...any free downloads to better improve stuff?
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Firewall ?
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Firewall ?

good point - firewall on windows is on and so is the one on the netgear router - do i need both on?
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To be honest, I switch off the windows one and use both the router one and a software one called ghostwall. It uses barely any resources and is easily configured, Oh and its free.

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The Windows firewall has a bad reputation so I use Kerio.
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