It does not. David Ferrin I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rosemarie Chavarria" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] configuring windows firewall
Hi, John. I have the free version of AVG so I don't know if it has its own firewall. Rosemarie ----- Original Message ----- From: "JOHN O CARVALHO" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 4:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] configuring windows firewall > Pat, > Your AVG has a fire wall? > You must pay for that one, correct ? > > Shop online and support the NFB of RI at no additional cost to you. > http://www.givebackamerica.com/charity.php?b=169 > > Skype - john.carvalho82 > Email - [email protected] > > PEACE > J C > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Patricia Dunbar" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 10:09 AM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] configuring windows firewall > > >> AVG also does the same thing. In fact, if you have a firewall through >> your >> anti-virus program it will over ride the windows firewall. You only need >> one firewall and usually it's the one associated with your anti-virus >> program. >> I was just poking around in windows firewall few minutes ago and it's >> unchecked since I run AVG 8 internet full suite and it uses that programs >> firewall. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "David Griffith" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 11:16 PM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] configuring windows firewall >> >> >>> The fact that your firewall is actually on by the time you check is I >>> guess >>> reassuring. Do you have any 3rd party firewalls or internet security >>> suites >>> running? Norton or AVG etc? >>> I think I have heard this message in the past on start up with a >>> security >>> program loading. I think it was part of the software sorting out the 2 >>> Firewall settings. I cannot remember which one it was, whichever one it >>> was >>> it seemed to temporarily makes XP think there is no firewall at >>> start-up. >>> As I am typing this I think I remember it might be a feature of Norton. >>> >>> If you do have a third party firewall it might be worth checking with >>> the >>> software provider whether what you are hearing is not, in fact , a >>> normal >>> part of the software start-up. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> David Griffith >>> >>> My Low Vision Resources Web Site is >>> http://www.nonags.org/members/dajgriff/ >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rosemarie >>> Chavarria >>> Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2009 03:36 >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: [Blind-Computing] configuring windows firewall >>> >>> Hi, everyone. I've been getting a strange message when I boot up my >>> computer and go right to the internet or outlook express. It says >>> something >>> like "no firewall is on. Your computer may be at risk". It also says >>> "click this balloon to fix the problem". Someone on another list said >>> to >>> check the box that says firewall is on. It's already checked. I even >>> restarted the computer, tried to go right to outlook express and still >>> got >>> the same message. Is there something more I need to do to make windows >>> firewall work properly? >>> >>> Any help would be very much appreciated. >>> >>> Many thanks in advance. >>> Rosemarie >>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>> Visit the Blind Computing home page at: >>> http://www.blind-computing.com >>> Address for the list archives: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >>> [email protected] >>> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >>> or body of a blank message to: >>> [email protected] >>> Use the following address in order to contact the management team >>> [email protected] >>> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >>> following address: >>> [email protected] >>> >>> >>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>> Visit the Blind Computing home page at: >>> http://www.blind-computing.com >>> Address for the list archives: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >>> [email protected] >>> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >>> or body of a blank message to: >>> [email protected] >>> Use the following address in order to contact the management team >>> [email protected] >>> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >>> following address: >>> [email protected] >> >> >> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >> http://www.jaws-users.com >> Visit the Blind Computing home page at: >> http://www.blind-computing.com >> Address for the list archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >> [email protected] >> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >> or body of a blank message to: >> [email protected] >> Use the following address in order to contact the management team >> [email protected] >> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >> following address: >> [email protected] > > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.com > Visit the Blind Computing home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [email protected] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [email protected] > Use the following address in order to contact the management team > [email protected] > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. 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