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More info?)
I would reccomnd just using nis firewall. Running 2 may
cause conflicts that actually let things pass. NIS
firewall is more complete then the windows as it monitors
in and outgoing traffic.
>-----Original Message-----
>I am a newbie, so please excuse.
>I have read that I should not use two firewalls at the
same time because they will interfer with or compete with
each other. ( Can't remember the exact reason)
>What do you suggest? Thank you!
>
> ----- Johnny_1 wrote: -----
>
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >I purchased Norton Internet Security 2004. It says
to
> >disable my Windows XP firewall. Is this what I
want or
> >should I have purchased a different Anti Virus? Is
one
> >firewall better than another?
> >Thank you
> >.
> >
> Translation:
> Disable Windows XP firewall before installing Norton
> Internet Security. You can enable it after
installation is
> complete.
> If you are on broadband, disconnect before disabling
any
> firewall.
> NIS is compatible with XP, therefore you can have
both
> firewalls enabled. I run both with no problems.
> I have used Norton's AV for years and never had a
virus,
> but there are many AV programs out there, some are
free,
> and most all work well.
> Also be sure to keep up to date with MS critical
updates
> from windowsupdate.
> Hope this helps,
> John
>
>.
>