is a firewall the same thing as a firefox?

Question

I have a firewall installed on my computer and have been told i need a firefox, are these one of the same thing please?
Ta Pete

Answer 1

A firewall is a hardware or software device that protects your computer form unauthorized access - basically it keeps the hackers out.



Firefox is an internet browser, just like Internet Explorer is an internet browser. The reason why Firefox was suggested is because it has add ons that can help protect you from hackers, spy ware, ad ware and other malicious programs by blocking them.



A firewall and Firefox are to completely different things that aren't even related. But both can help protect your computer.

Answer 2

Hmmm, I wonder if you quite expected so many answers!

Basically a Firewall helps prevent access to your computer from things like hackers and malicious software. Firefox is a browser very much like Internet Explorer. Different people will have their own opinions on which is better. Firefox is meant to be faster and safer but there is no reason why you can't use both IE and Firefox when ever you choose. Don't however make the mistake a lot of people do of thinking because Firefox is safer you can do without an Anti Virus. Always have an anti virus installed no matter how safe the browser is. (AVG or AVAST are good ones and are free)

Answer 3

A firewall is an integrated collection of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to a networked computer system. It is also a device or set of devices configured to permit, deny, encrypt, decrypt, or proxy all computer traffic between different security domains based upon a set of rules and other criteria.



Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source web browser descended from the Mozilla Application Suite and managed by Mozilla Corporation. Firefox had 21% of the recorded usage share of web browsers as of December 2008, making it the second-most popular browser in current use worldwide, after Internet Explorer.[

Answer 4

No!



A firewall is a piece of security software designed to prevent unauthorised traffic passing to, or from, the Internet. It can protect against hack attempts, and can also help to prevent rogue pieces of software (such as viruses or spyware) from accessing the Internet.



Firefox is a web browser, similar to Internet Explorer but it's much better - it's more secure, has more features, and protects your online privacy better.



What a firewall and Firefox have in common is that together they'll make your Internet browsing experience much safer. You really need both of them.

Answer 5

Firefox is a web browser. It is used to connect and view websites. and its different from a firewall because the firewall is for protecting your computer against hackers, worms, and other infections



here is the latest version of Firefox

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

its faster then internet explorer and there are many Add-ons for security and other stuff , a good one is NoScripts https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/recommended/cat:12

also don't put too many cause it may slow down.

Answer 6

Firefox is a web browser; it serves the same main purpose as Internet Explorer.



A firewall monitors the network ports on your computer, and can alert you if something bad tries to get in or send something out.

Answer 7

Firewalls are things that are security Firefox is a internet browser its totally different but Firefox is better than internet explorer,

Answer 8

No firefox is a web browser like internet explorer a firewall is a program that runs in the background when you are on-line to protect your computer from virus attacks etc:

Answer 9

No, a firewall protects your computer from outside threats. Firefox is a web browser.

Answer 10

Firewall is an internet security stuff

Firefox is a web browser similar to internet explorer

Answer 11

No. A firewall protects your computer from viruses and spyware, but firefox is an internet browser. Like internet explorer for ex.

Answer 12

Firefox is an internet web browser like Internet explorer. It is better and safer to use then explorer so i would recommend you get it, but no its nothing like a firewall

Answer 13

Firefox is a browser and a firewall is a firewall

Answer 14

Firefox is a highly customisable, alternate browser available here:http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

firewall is a device used to intercept and block pages that could cause harm to your computer...

Answer 15

No. Firefox is an internet browser, similar to Internet Explorer but with better security features. A fire wall is a program that detects programs trying to send information to or from your computer with out you asking it to send it.

Answer 16

A firewall is somthing that blocks things

Firefox is a Web Browser. If you do not know that I assme you are using Internet Explorer If you are running windows or Safari If you have a MAC

Answer 17

No.



Firefox is an internet browser, like Internet Explorer, Safari or any of those.



A firewall is a digital way to protect your computer from harmful entry. Think of it as a computerized wall of fire, protecting your computer.

Answer 18

totally different things firefox is a web browser like internet explorer from microsoft. A firewall is something that protects your internet/pc from internet viruses and hackers

Answer 19

Malware is a collective term that describes something malicious, consisting of spyware, viruses, trojans and rogues. shop the two Malwarebytes and SuperantiSpyware as they're in straightforward terms on call for scanners (in the journey that your utilising the loose variations). spyware is a sort of malware thats collects information and not utilising a consumers information. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the consumer, and can be perplexing to come upon.

Answer 20

firefox is an internet browser like internet explorer a firewall is a completely different thing that stops hackers or various malware infecting your computer

Answer 21

Firefox is a type of internet. Like Internet Explorer.

Answer 22

No Firefox is a web browser like internet explorer.A firewall is like an antivirus but i can see where you got confused!!!!You silly sausage!!!

Answer 23

no, a firewall is an integrated collection of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to a networked computer system and a firebox is a free and open source web browser descended from the Mozilla Application Suite and managed by Mozilla Corporation.

Answer 24

nope, a firewall protects your computer from viruses and firefox is an internet browser (almost like internet explorer)

Answer 25

A firewall is a program that makes it difficult for hackers and the like to gain entrance to your computer and steal software or do damage to your computer.

Answer 26

no firefox is an internet service and firewall is something that prevents u from doing certain stuff

Answer 27

firefox is a web browser like internet explorer only better.a firewall stops hackers and viruses.two different things.

Answer 28

What the hell!

Firefox is an internet browser, firewall is what protects a computer from spyware and whatnot.

Not every word that has the same beginning means the same thing!

Answer 29

Im pretty sure firefox is internet and firewall is computer security system but i could be wrong!

Answer 30

No. firefox is like Windows Explorer. Just by another company.

Answer 31

firefox is an internet browser.. not a firewall...http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/firefox/

Answer 32

No, Firefox is a furry mammal that multiplies when you throw water on it.

Answer 33

Firefox is the equivalent to Internet Explorer



firewall is a program to limit access to your computer from people you don't know i.e hackers/scammers etc. etc..

Answer 34

nope, firefox is an internet server(or whatever) and firewall protects your computer from spyware and all that.

Answer 35

no way , a good firewall is to keep your pc clean , firefox is only your browser



but you also need more good " FREE " security with it , it is no good on it's own



if you need any e-mail me

Answer 36

no firewall blocks certain stes....firefox is like the blue E and aol and mozilla....but i thikn they have a firewall.

Answer 37

no firefox is a browser like ie

Answer 38

No. firefox is like Windows Explorer and its much safer so i recommend it to the fullest !

Answer 39

no firefox is an internet thing, like internet explorer except its safer

Answer 40

nope Firefox[mozilla] is just another browser but better than IE.

Answer 41

Firefox is a web browser like explore.r darn i was late.





Mozilla Firefox its called. its crappy.

Answer 42

omg you all are dumb. firefox is an internet browser. A firewall is an internet security option.

Answer 43

naw firefox is like internet explorer

Answer 44

no, visit wikipedia and search for each one to find out the difference.

Answer 45

Yes they are,



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