You do need proper antivirus protection as well. If not, use something like Comodo Firewall, Private Firewall or Outpost Firewall Free (direct link, program no longer updated) instead. If you are using security software, it may come with a firewall. It is highly suggested to add a firewall to Windows XP. It allows or denies connection attempts based no rules that are either configured automatically, or set by the user. The programs detect common exploit attempts and block them from being executed properly.Ī firewall controls network traffic. EMET is a Microsoft program which means it is not clear if it will remain available after end of support. This is were exploit mitigation tools such as EMET or Anti-Exploit come into play. If someone manages to attack your system and get past the system defenses, it may still be possible to block the attack. There are alternatives available, such as BufferZone Pro. Sandboxie can be used free of charge with some limitations. While everything works as before, malware and attacks targeting programs that run in the sandbox won't affect the underlying system automatically. Sandboxie puts the browser, or other high profile targets that you select, in a sandbox on the system which limits interaction with the underlying system. A sandboxing application is highly recommended.
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