XP/SP2 Question

[Arclight]

I have installed SP2 and have a question.

Prior to installing SP2, I had ZoneAlarm, Norton Anti-Virus and Pop

Up Stopper. These programs worked well for me.


After installing SP2, which should I use?


1. ZA, NAV and Pop-Up Stopper as before SP2

or:

2. The SP2 firewall, the Windows pop-up stopper & NAV


Thx!!

 

[Ken Blake]

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I have installed SP2 and have a question.

Prior to installing SP2, I had ZoneAlarm, Norton Anti-Virus and
Pop

Up Stopper. These programs worked well for me.


After installing SP2, which should I use?


1. ZA, NAV and Pop-Up Stopper as before SP2

or:

2. The SP2 firewall, the Windows pop-up stopper & NAV

First of NAV isn't at issue, since SP2 provides no anti-virus
program. If you're happy with NAV continue using it.

Regarding a firewall, continue to use ZA. The Windows firewall
monitors incoming traffic only, but ZA also monitors outgoing
traffic and can detect rogue programs trying to call home.

I'm not familiar with Pop-up Stopper, but most third-party popup
are probably at least as good as the Windows one. Again, if
you're happy with it, keep it.

 

[Arclight]

Thx for your quick reply!!!

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First of NAV isn't at issue, since SP2 provides no anti-virus program. If
you're happy with NAV continue using it.

Regarding a firewall, continue to use ZA. The Windows firewall monitors
incoming traffic only, but ZA also monitors outgoing traffic and can
detect rogue programs trying to call home.

I'm not familiar with Pop-up Stopper, but most third-party popup are
probably at least as good as the Windows one. Again, if you're happy with
it, keep it.

 

[Ken Blake]

In

Thx for your quick reply!!!

You're welcome. Glad to help.