Firewall

[John Gregory]

My three machine (the newest running a WindowsXP home edition) are connected
by a switch that runs to a router, then to a cable modem. One machine - that
was the most used - runs Win98SE and Norton SystemWorks with Norton Personal
Firewall. The new XP machine came with McAfee virus software (which is
running) and a McAfee firewall which I have NOT installed. I was told XP has
it's own firewall but McAfee told me that the XP firewall is actually a
watered down version of theirs.

Q1) If I choose to install the McAfee, do I have to uninstall something on
XP and if so... what?
Q2) Would my security increase significantly with a full blown firewall on
this XP?
Q3) Is installation of McAfee firewall recommended in this case?

 

[Guest]

which mcafee firewall do you have? i would recommend utilizing the mcafee firewall versus the xp firewall. the xp firewall only blocks incoming traffic. the mcafee firewall blocks traffic in both directions

 

[Keppy]

XP firewall will block your own network computers from being able to access
your file and printer sharing.
carol