XP service pack 2.. Firewall

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Hi,

It's better in that it's more configurable, but it still doesn't block
outgoing traffic. It is still a basic firewall, and many will still prefer a
third-party solution (like Zone Alarm).

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"C.J." <rredbeak@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:412b063f@news.comindico.com.au...
> Hi all,i just installed Service pack 2 and notice that it make positive
> announcements that the FIREWALL is now ON.
> Does oanyone know if its better than the original XP firewall,and,does it
> now Block OUTGOING spyware as well???
>
> Silly Question.....is it as good as Zonealarm please ?
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Hi

The XP SP2 doesn't monitor outgoing access to the internet. You will need
to install a 3rd party '2-way' Firewall such ZoneAlarm.

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Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
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"C.J." <rredbeak@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:412b063f@news.comindico.com.au...
> Hi all,i just installed Service pack 2 and notice that it make positive
> announcements that the FIREWALL is now ON.
> Does oanyone know if its better than the original XP firewall,and,does it
> now Block OUTGOING spyware as well???
>
> Silly Question.....is it as good as Zonealarm please ?
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

I just installed SP2, and was pleasantly surprised it recognized Zonealarm
as my firewall, and didn't activate its own!
Tom
"C.J." <rredbeak@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:412b063f@news.comindico.com.au...
> Hi all,i just installed Service pack 2 and notice that it make positive
> announcements that the FIREWALL is now ON.
> Does oanyone know if its better than the original XP firewall,and,does it
> now Block OUTGOING spyware as well???
>
> Silly Question.....is it as good as Zonealarm please ?
>
>