Thursday, October 22, 2009

How to protect ICS host computer from viruses from my client computer?

Im connected through the router to a friends computer, who provides the internet (using internet connection sharing ICS). He's got viruses and there is 99% chance I got too. He's now doing deep cleaning of his machine, but for some reason he doesn't want to clean mine. I cant do cleaning of my computer.



What is the best way of protecting his computer from my viruses. Is it possible at all, as I want to surf the internet later on.



This is, of course, just the temporary solution, I'll clean my machine later, but I need the internet tonight.



Please provide detailed answer for firewall settings or other security measures needed.



Untill now, he turned off his AV internet firewall,(leaving only windows firewall on), as whenever he turns it on, I cant access the internet. But he will probably turn it on after he finishes cleaning.



Thanks



How to protect ICS host computer from viruses from my client computer?kawasaki



try the free firewall at http://www.zonelabs.com



How to protect ICS host computer from viruses from my client computer?nortan antivirus



The only way to protect your friend's computer is to have a firewall on HIS computer, not yours. Unfortuantely, in order to share internet, the firewall must be down. It's a catch 22 here. The safest way will be for you to connect directly to the internet through the router if possible, or if you're on a dialup connection, to connect from your computer.

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