Re: Norton Prompts to Disable XP Firewall

From: John Barnett MVP (freelanceit_at_mvps.org.NOSPAM)
Date: 10/30/04 

Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 13:20:40 +0100

Norton Internet security has its own firewall that is why it is asking you
to disable the windows firewall. It is pointless trying to run Nortons
firewall and windows firewall together as they may conflict. Just turn the
windows firewall off. You will be protected by the Norton firewall. 

-- 
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
www.freelanceit.glowinternet.net
"Alan Wonsowski" <awonsowatattglobal.network@> wrote in message 
news:va07o097r6760feaa6lkg506ioie7guasm@4ax.com...
>
> 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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