Windows XP firewall replacement

[4evr49r]

I recently bought a new computer with Win XP installed. I
have been told that the firewall included with XP does
not control outgoing transmissions from trojan horse
programs and I should replace it with another product
such as Norton Personal firewall. How difficult is this
to do? I am not a computer expert and am apprehensive
about creating more problems than solutions. Thanks in
advance for any help you can provide.

[Jupiter Jones]

Very easy.
Disable the Windows XP firewall first:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q283673

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"4evr49r" > wrote in message
...
> I recently bought a new computer with Win XP installed. I
> have been told that the firewall included with XP does
> not control outgoing transmissions from trojan horse
> programs and I should replace it with another product
> such as Norton Personal firewall. How difficult is this
> to do? I am not a computer expert and am apprehensive
> about creating more problems than solutions. Thanks in
> advance for any help you can provide.

[Danny Blue]

And then install Zonealarm Free or Pro whichever you prefer.

"Jupiter Jones" > wrote in message
...
> Very easy.
> Disable the Windows XP firewall first:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q283673
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones
> An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
> Please respond to newsgroup only for everyone's benefit.
>
>
> "4evr49r" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I recently bought a new computer with Win XP installed. I
> > have been told that the firewall included with XP does
> > not control outgoing transmissions from trojan horse
> > programs and I should replace it with another product
> > such as Norton Personal firewall. How difficult is this
> > to do? I am not a computer expert and am apprehensive
> > about creating more problems than solutions. Thanks in
> > advance for any help you can provide.
>
>

[Jason Garms [MSFT]]

Hi Jupiter,

If you choose to do this, please have the new firewall
software "in hand", and then disconnect your machine from
the internet before disabling the built-in Windows XP
firewall. Then install the new firewall before
reconnecting to the internet. This procedure is best,
since it ensures continuous protection.

best,
-jasong

>-----Original Message-----
>Very easy.
>Disable the Windows XP firewall first:
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;Q283673
>
>--
>Jupiter Jones
>An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/se
tup.asp
>Please respond to newsgroup only for everyone's benefit.
>
>
>"4evr49r" > wrote in message
...
>> I recently bought a new computer with Win XP installed.
I
>> have been told that the firewall included with XP does
>> not control outgoing transmissions from trojan horse
>> programs and I should replace it with another product
>> such as Norton Personal firewall. How difficult is this
>> to do? I am not a computer expert and am apprehensive
>> about creating more problems than solutions. Thanks in
>> advance for any help you can provide.
>
>
>.
>

[Jupiter Jones]

Thank you Jason for catching the not so small oversight on my part.

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message.


"Jason Garms [MSFT]" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Jupiter,
>
> If you choose to do this, please have the new firewall
> software "in hand", and then disconnect your machine from
> the internet before disabling the built-in Windows XP
> firewall. Then install the new firewall before
> reconnecting to the internet. This procedure is best,
> since it ensures continuous protection.
>
> best,
> -jasong
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Very easy.
> >Disable the Windows XP firewall first:
> >http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
> us;Q283673
> >
> >--
> >Jupiter Jones
> >An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
> >http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/se
> tup.asp
> >Please respond to newsgroup only for everyone's benefit.
> >
> >
> >"4evr49r" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> I recently bought a new computer with Win XP installed.
> I
> >> have been told that the firewall included with XP does
> >> not control outgoing transmissions from trojan horse
> >> programs and I should replace it with another product
> >> such as Norton Personal firewall. How difficult is this
> >> to do? I am not a computer expert and am apprehensive
> >> about creating more problems than solutions. Thanks in
> >> advance for any help you can provide.
> >
> >
> >.
> >