
post-it wrote:.. most people have two firewall systems on their computers these days plus an anti-virus program. The firewall works with your anti-virus program to verify that only the program you are downloading/uploading is being sent and that nothing else is being allowed to pass from/to your computer.
.. programs that render a firewall useless are Sharing Protocal Programs .. like LimeWire, Bit Torrots and other head-ache's. These programs often allow things to be added to your hard drive without your knowledge. No amount of firewall protection can stop the damage a File Sharing Program can cause to your system.
.. to test your firewall, simply remove any trace of your file sharing programs .. your hard drive will remain quiet -- that silence is your proof that your firewall is working properly

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