Re: built in firewall

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From: aragorn (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 04/11/04


Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 15:08:21 -0700

ok, thanks
I'll stick with zone alarm then..

>-----Original Message-----
>On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 11:51:41 -0700, "aragorn"
><anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>I have the zone alarm firewall, should I also activate
>>windowsXP's built in firewall or is it better to run
just
>>one?
>
>One firewall on a computer is best. Running two
firewalls always creates the
>possibility of conflicts. Install one, then get it
working correctly. Review
>its logs, and take action when necessary.
>
>Cheers,
>Chuck
>Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a
bad thing.
>.
>



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