Re: Internet Connection Firewall

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From: Nikki (anon_at_anonymous.com)
Date: 04/19/04 

Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 21:32:25 -0700

Thanks for the link Carey.
I know how to disable ICF, but I would like to know if disabling is
sufficient before installing the new firewall, or do I have to uninstall ICF
completely. If I have to uninstall the ICF software, how do I do this?

Thanks
Nikki

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <mrxp2004@nospamyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> HOW TO: Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;283673&Product=winxp
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
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> "Nikki" <anon@anonymous.com> wrote in message:
> news:u%23ct19bJEHA.3120@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>
> | Howdy!
> | I want to install a third party firewall on my Windows XP computer. I
am
> | told that I should uninstall any firewall that is already running on my
> | computer before installing the new firewall software. Do I need to do a
> | complete uninstall or can I simply disable my Win XP ICF already running
on
> | my computer. If I need to uninstall ICF how do I do this?
> | Thanks!
> | Nikki
> |
> |

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