Norton Prompts to Disable XP Firewall

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From: Alan Wonsowski (awonsowatattglobal.network_at_)
Date: 10/30/04 

Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 08:00:17 -0400

I recently installed Norton Internet Security 2005. It prompts me if I
want to "turn off" the Windows XP Firewall. I choose to leave it on.
Can anyone tell me the benefits of either leaving it "on" or "off"?

Thanks,
Alan

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