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If you read my earlier post on this topic you will notice I have rules in Outpost that block RPCSS.EXE from the web. I want my system as secure as possible without relying upon a software firewall for 100% of my system internet security. Therefore closing un-needed open ports and the programs that open them, unbinding unrequired network protocols, running an Anti Virus (now AVAST!), doing a full disk backup to an external hard drive, and using non-MS products to access the web are just some of what I do to to keep secure and un-infected. A hardware router will be my next level of protection in the near future.
As for giving Windows a bad name – MS (lack of) security out of the box has been making recent headlines without my assistance. I actually feel Windows can be an OK system when properly neutered, controlled and carefully patched.