"Dave G" <Dave G@NoSpam.Co.UK> wrote in message
news:bemrc3$kc6$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Okay... so I had some annoying pop up ads through the messenger service
(see
> my previous post)...
>
> Digging a little deeper (following a post by YK) I find I am in need of a
> personal Firewall.... yes I know... What am I doing in the spyware NG if I
> don't already have one of these!!!
>
> Any recommendations out there... My machine spec is Win XP, IE6, Outlook
> Express, McAfee v6.02, Modem Dial Up (although soon to move to broadband)
> and I use Kazaa Lite occasionally.
>
> What's best for my needs...
>
> Regards
>
> Dave G
>
>

Dear All

Thanks for all of the responses... and I apologise if my post dragged anyone
into an argument about whose browser/firewall/anti-virus software/ad-blocker
is best.

I really only wanted a bit of advice on adding a little extra security to my
system.... I don't think anyone even commented about me using Kazaa Lite
every now and then... which surprised me a little!!

I will certainly consider giving Mozilla a try for a change... and probably
go for something like Kerio or Zone Alarm Pro... I'll stick with my
subscription to McAfee as I've had no problems with them at all for the last
3 years and I already use Ad-Aware after every web session which certainly
helps.

Many thanks to all who replied to my post

Dave G