Win2K Server: Firewall and/or anti-virus

[No@Email.Add.com]

Hi Folks,

I've had a problem with my XP machine and have had to dig out an old
computer with Win2K Server. This computer had never been connected to
the internet before but as soon as I connected I received some version
of the GOTCHA virus.

I had to reformat the HD and reinstall the OS but within minutes of
re-connecting (through a dial-up connection) I was infected again.

I bought McAfee VirusScan Plus but it won't install on this machine. I
don't know if it's because the OS is a server version, because it's an
x86 processor or both.

I also tried Avast with the same results.

Anyone know of a way to protect this machine while connecting through
dial-up?

Thank you for your help.

Don

 

[John John]

No@Email.Add.com wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> I've had a problem with my XP machine and have had to dig out an old
> computer with Win2K Server. This computer had never been connected to
> the internet before but as soon as I connected I received some version
> of the GOTCHA virus.
>
> I had to reformat the HD and reinstall the OS but within minutes of
> re-connecting (through a dial-up connection) I was infected again.
>
> I bought McAfee VirusScan Plus but it won't install on this machine. I
> don't know if it's because the OS is a server version, because it's an
> x86 processor or both.
>
> I also tried Avast with the same results.
>
> Anyone know of a way to protect this machine while connecting through
> dial-up?

For the firewall I have always like Kerio v2.1.5. It's a bit old but it
runs very well and has a small footprint. You can get it here:

http://www.321download.com/LastFreeware/page7.html

Kerio was bought out by Sunbelt, if you would like to try a newer
version see here:

http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Home-Home-Office/Sunbelt-Personal-Firewall/Download/


John

 

[Me]

Thanks JohnJohn, it installed and seems to be working.

Don

On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:09:55 -0300, John John <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca>
wrote:

>No@Email.Add.com wrote:
>
>> Hi Folks,
>>
>> I've had a problem with my XP machine and have had to dig out an old
>> computer with Win2K Server. This computer had never been connected to
>> the internet before but as soon as I connected I received some version
>> of the GOTCHA virus.
>>
>> I had to reformat the HD and reinstall the OS but within minutes of
>> re-connecting (through a dial-up connection) I was infected again.
>>
>> I bought McAfee VirusScan Plus but it won't install on this machine. I
>> don't know if it's because the OS is a server version, because it's an
>> x86 processor or both.
>>
>> I also tried Avast with the same results.
>>
>> Anyone know of a way to protect this machine while connecting through
>> dial-up?
>
>For the firewall I have always like Kerio v2.1.5. It's a bit old but it
>runs very well and has a small footprint. You can get it here:
>
>http://www.321download.com/LastFreeware/page7.html
>
>Kerio was bought out by Sunbelt, if you would like to try a newer
>version see here:
>
>http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Home-Home-Office/Sunbelt-Personal-Firewall/Download/
>
>
>John

 

[John John]

You're welcome.

John

Me wrote:
> Thanks JohnJohn, it installed and seems to be working.
>
> Don
>
> On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:09:55 -0300, John John <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca>
> wrote:
>
>
>>No@Email.Add.com wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Hi Folks,
>>>
>>>I've had a problem with my XP machine and have had to dig out an old
>>>computer with Win2K Server. This computer had never been connected to
>>>the internet before but as soon as I connected I received some version
>>>of the GOTCHA virus.
>>>
>>>I had to reformat the HD and reinstall the OS but within minutes of
>>>re-connecting (through a dial-up connection) I was infected again.
>>>
>>>I bought McAfee VirusScan Plus but it won't install on this machine. I
>>>don't know if it's because the OS is a server version, because it's an
>>>x86 processor or both.
>>>
>>>I also tried Avast with the same results.
>>>
>>>Anyone know of a way to protect this machine while connecting through
>>>dial-up?
>>
>>For the firewall I have always like Kerio v2.1.5. It's a bit old but it
>>runs very well and has a small footprint. You can get it here:
>>
>>http://www.321download.com/LastFreeware/page7.html
>>
>>Kerio was bought out by Sunbelt, if you would like to try a newer
>>version see here:
>>
>>http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Home-Home-Office/Sunbelt-Personal-Firewall/Download/
>>
>>
>>John