XP Firewall; Need Norton Personal Firewall?

[rdbr]

I understand XP (I have the Home version) has its own firewall. If this is
correct (is it activated automatically?), then is there any need for the
Norton program?
Thanks.

Bob

[Richard]

"rdbr" > wrote in message
...
> I understand XP (I have the Home version) has its own firewall. If this
is
> correct (is it activated automatically?), then is there any need for the
> Norton program?
> Thanks.
>
> Bob
>
>

Go to your connection/ Properties/ Advanced. Tick the box to activate the xp
firewall.
This will only block uninvited incoming. It does not block outgoing.
If you already have a Norton firewall why not use it ? You do not need to
use both.
I use the free version of ZoneAlarm firewall and Norton Antivirus. Passes
all system security checks
that I have tried with green ticks all the way. I do however have all ports
stealthed and I don't use file or printer sharing

Richard.

[HistoryFan]

As has been mentioned, the firewall Windows XP uses (called Internet
Connection Firewall or ICF) only offers basic protection from hackers. The
free firewall from ZoneAlarm is better. However, Service Pack 2 (SP2) for
Windows XP will introduce a more powerful firewall that should offer more
protection. Unfortunately, SP2 probably won't be released for a few more
months.

"rdbr" > wrote in message
...
> I understand XP (I have the Home version) has its own firewall. If this
is
> correct (is it activated automatically?), then is there any need for the
> Norton program?
> Thanks.
>
> Bob
>
>

[Ron Martell]

"HistoryFan" > wrote:

> As has been mentioned, the firewall Windows XP uses (called Internet
>Connection Firewall or ICF) only offers basic protection from hackers. The
>free firewall from ZoneAlarm is better. However, Service Pack 2 (SP2) for
>Windows XP will introduce a more powerful firewall that should offer more
>protection. Unfortunately, SP2 probably won't be released for a few more
>months.
>

One caution about ZoneAlarm.

Many technical support departments, including those at some Internet
Service Providers, will not provide technical assistance for Internet
access or connection related problems so long as Zone Alarm is
installed on the machine. Some will provide help if Zone Alarm is
totally disabled and the problem is shown to still exist while others
insist that Zone Alarm be completely uninstalled and the computer
rebooted before they will help with the problem.


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

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