Starting up a new HP computer recommendations?

[dk_]

Wesley,

Thank you. Good points about using the firewall behind a router.

-Dennis

Dennis,

You didn't mention that in your first post. ;-)

Does your D- Link router watch outgoing ports?

[[Hardware firewalls are built into networking devices such as routers and
wireless access points. Most consumer hardware firewalls only watch traffic
between the network device and the Internet‹they don't block traffic between
computers inside your network.]]
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/atkin_firewall.msp
x

[[If you have more than one computer on your network, it's a good idea to
run Windows Firewall even if you have a hardware firewall in place. The
hardware firewall typically manages traffic between your network and the
Internet, and doesn't block traffic between individual computers on the
network. If a malicious program makes it on to one of your networked
computers, it could potentially spread to the other computers on your
network. ]]
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/atkin_firewall.msp
x

[[Q. Should I use the Internet Connection Firewall on a computer that is
also behind a hardware firewall?
A. Yes. You should turn on the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall for
all computers in your home network. This helps prevent the spread of viruses
or worms across your network if a computer is infected. A computer on the
network could become infected through a separate Internet connection, such
as one on a laptop that is used on your home network and on public networks.
Or a virus could be introduced to a computer on your network by way of
e-mail or software installed from a CD or floppy disk.]]
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/firewall.mspx


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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Turn on a firewall.

Even if going through a Dlink router?

Install antivirus software.

Internet Storm Center: "If you know of someone who is about to receive a
new computer, or if you have received one yourself, please, please read
our new Windows XP survival guide, 'Windows XP: Surviving the First Day.
(PDF)'" http://isc.sans.org/presentations/xpsurvivalguide.pdf

Should abe 'required reading'. Thank you.


-Dennis

[[Since its release, a number of severe security vulnerabilities have
been discovered in Windows XP. These vulnerabilities are used by
worms and viruses, making it impossible to connect an unsecured,
unpatched system to the Internet for any amount of time without
risking exposure and infection. Users of new computers are faced
with the dilemma of being infected by these worms before being able
to download the necessary patches.

This guide will show how to install Windows XP securely, without
being infected by these worms during the patching process.]]

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In dk_ <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Suggestions wanted for setting up a new HP PC with Windows XP Home....

What is best order for setting up the computer?

What not to do?

Should I download all the updates from Microsoft first?

Then what?

Some kind of backup?

Must have utilities/applications?

Thanks.

-Dennis

 

[dk_]

No idea what your problem is. There should be a manual coming along with
your new system. Either printed or as local file on your computer. As
long as you don't connect to the internet or to other systems (LAN/
WLAN), you are safe enough and you *can* RTFM.

I am just gathering info and a plan before I even unpack the new
computer. No one wants to read the manual as soon as one starts a new
computer.

But the answer to your question depends on that. If you are not sure if
there is a built-in firewall (router), just make sure that the Windows
firewall is enabled before going online. That doesn't harm even if not
necessary.

I thought every router has built in firewall protection.

You're welcome, good luck.

Thank you.

-Dennis

 

[dk_]

Are you talking about recovery discs? Make them before connecting to the
internet.

Another good point. Thanks.

-Dennis

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I thought every router has built in firewall protection.

http://computing.kelkoo.co.uk/ctl/do/drilldown~100238623/802_11g,Without_Firewall

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Keep having fun, Dennis.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Wesley,

Thank you. Good points about using the firewall behind a router.

-Dennis

Dennis,

You didn't mention that in your first post. ;-)

Does your D- Link router watch outgoing ports?

[[Hardware firewalls are built into networking devices such as routers
and wireless access points. Most consumer hardware firewalls only watch
traffic between the network device and the Internet‹they don't block
traffic between computers inside your network.]]
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/atkin_firewall.msp
x

[[If you have more than one computer on your network, it's a good idea to
run Windows Firewall even if you have a hardware firewall in place. The
hardware firewall typically manages traffic between your network and the
Internet, and doesn't block traffic between individual computers on the
network. If a malicious program makes it on to one of your networked
computers, it could potentially spread to the other computers on your
network. ]]
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/atkin_firewall.msp
x

[[Q. Should I use the Internet Connection Firewall on a computer that is
also behind a hardware firewall?
A. Yes. You should turn on the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
for all computers in your home network. This helps prevent the spread of
viruses or worms across your network if a computer is infected. A
computer on the network could become infected through a separate
Internet connection, such as one on a laptop that is used on your home
network and on public networks. Or a virus could be introduced to a
computer on your network by way of e-mail or software installed from a
CD or floppy disk.]]
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/firewall.mspx


--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Turn on a firewall.

Even if going through a Dlink router?


Install antivirus software.

Internet Storm Center: "If you know of someone who is about to
receive a new computer, or if you have received one yourself, please,
please read our new Windows XP survival guide, 'Windows XP: Surviving
the First Day. (PDF)'"
http://isc.sans.org/presentations/xpsurvivalguide.pdf

Should abe 'required reading'. Thank you.


-Dennis

[[Since its release, a number of severe security vulnerabilities have
been discovered in Windows XP. These vulnerabilities are used by
worms and viruses, making it impossible to connect an unsecured,
unpatched system to the Internet for any amount of time without
risking exposure and infection. Users of new computers are faced
with the dilemma of being infected by these worms before being able
to download the necessary patches.

This guide will show how to install Windows XP securely, without
being infected by these worms during the patching process.]]

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In dk_ <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Suggestions wanted for setting up a new HP PC with Windows XP Home....

What is best order for setting up the computer?

What not to do?

Should I download all the updates from Microsoft first?

Then what?

Some kind of backup?

Must have utilities/applications?

Thanks.

-Dennis