Norton Internet Security

[Wynona]

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

 

[Johnny_1]

-----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

 

[Guest]

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 yo

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
Joh

 

[anony]

I use NIS and have disabled the Windows XP firewall and
rely upon NIS Firewall.
Have no problems.

-----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)

 

[Guest]

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)