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disable the Windows Firewall
Name: srloren Date: September 4, 2005 at 15:22:43 Pacific OS: Windows XP SP2 CPU/Ram: Pent4 3.2 with 2 Gigs
Comment:
Should I disable the Windows Firewall? I am running Norton Anti-Virus on this computer and it is behind a Wireless Router. Thanks for your help.
Name: capt Date: September 4, 2005 at 15:35:49 Pacific
Reply:
I wouldn't! I look at it as another level of protection. Since it is part of XP there should be no conflicts or other usage problems. Have you checked your hardware firewall at the Symantec security scan site to see if it is configured correctly? Another good test site is at Sygate and of course there is "Shields Up" test at the Gibson Research site. HTH
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