For security reasons, a firewall is essential for a computer. It prevents any malicious program from running. It is a set of related programs configured to protect private networks connected to the Internet from intrusion. It regulates the network traffic between different computer networks. It permits or denies the transmission of a network packet to its destination based on a set of rules.
Sometimes there is a need to allow certain programs to pass through the firewall. In this post, the procedure to configure firewall to allow certain programs is discussed.
The steps for configuring firewall access for specific programs are as follows:
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Malware is a combination of the terms malicious and software. It refers to a variety of hostile programs, such as a virus or a Trojan horse, designed to damage or disrupt a computer. It gathers information about a computer without the user’s permission or knowledge.
Adware is software that automatically downloads and display advertisements in the Web browser without user permission. When a user visits a site or downloads software, sometimes a hidden adware software is also downloaded to display advertisement automatically. This can be quite irritating to user. Some adware can also be spyware.
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Internet Explorer 7+ provides the following security features to help protect security and privacy when a user surfs the Internet:
- Protected mode: The protected mode feature of IE 7+ prevents a computer from saving the files or programs of a Web site. Protected mode makes it more difficult for malware to be installed. In case such a program is installed, it makes difficult for the program to damage a user’s file and other operating system files. Protected mode is enabled by default for Internet, local intranet, and restricted sites. However, it is not enabled for trusted sites.
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The different power plans available in Windows Vista are as follows:
- Balanced: This power plan offers full performance when a user needs it and saves the power during periods of inactivity. It balances energy consumption and system performance by adjusting the processor speed of a computer to match the user’s activity.
- Power Saver: This power plan saves the power by reducing the system performance and extending the battery life.
- High Performance: This power plan maximizes system performance and responsiveness but consumes the most energy.
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