Re: Can I use ZoneAlarm(free) with XPHE

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I would still not use the SP2 built-in firewall! This only blocks
incoming access. ZA Free can also monitor outgoing requests.

By also using a "software" firewall, you can protect your data/info
from any "unautheroized" access, including any PCs connected to the LAN
portion of the router.


Kerry Brown wrote:
"Jackson" <jackdinsss@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Very new to XPHE :-)

After I put a router on my 98SE desktop I removed ZAfree because I was
told it was redundant and would interfere with booting and shutting
down.

Now I have a Compaq with XP running off the router. Can I install my
old ZA on the laptop without screwing things up?

If I do install ZA, must I shut down the Microsoft firewall (which I
am told does not protect against outgoing signals).

If I must shut down the MS firewall, how do I do that?

There are two reasons I would prefer to have ZA:

1. It protects against incoming AND outgoing traffic.
2. It puts a great icon in the taskbar that shows activity with the
internet; it indicates which way the data is flowing and gives a rough
indication of speed. That is really nice to know if I have clicked on
something and there is no immediate response that I can see.

Thank you


Yes, you can use ZoneAlarm with XP. My recommendation is the built in
firewall is good enough, especially as you are going through a router, but
to each their own.

--
Kerry Brown
Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
http://www.vistahelp.ca

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