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I need to know if I can download a firewall to use when
there is one being used at the same time in XP..Does one
interupt the other...Any recommendations as to type of
FREE firewall download thanx..Pat
 
YEs you can download a free firewall and use it at the same time as the xp
firewall. for example i have XP firewall turned on in XP SP2 and running
sygate free firewall at the same time .
 
Zone Alarm is a free firewall which was specifically
designed to compliment XP's inbuilt firewall.
This is the only exception to the rule that I am aware
of.The rule being:NEVER run two software firewalls
simultaneously.
There will be a conflict.Just because you won't be able
to see it,it does not mean there is not.

Consult the firewall manufacturer for confirmation of
this.Aside from Zone Alarm,as previously mentioned,when
installing a third party firewall,the XP inbuilt should
be disabled from the services.

Sadie
 
In the past, I have picked up on info that later proved to be wrong.. where
did you get the idea that Zonealarm was brought out to complement XP's
firewall?.. Zonealarm was released way before XP.. might it be that
Zonealarm works well with XP?..
 
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