Firewall Question

inmypocketnottheirs

I am running Windows XP with the standard firewall.

Is this up to the job, or should I install another?

If I should install another, which one? Pref free!!

If I do install another do I just disable the Windows version? Or should it be uninstalled (how)?

Thanks all!:beer:

superscaper

It's not sufficient, I use Comodo. It will prompt you to disable XP's firewall when you install.

mazz1953

There are quite a few free firewalls out there, here are the links:

http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Kerio.cfm
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
http://www.jetico.com/index.htm#/jpfirewall.htm
http://www.netveda.com/consumer/safetynet.htm
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

I have used both Kerio and Zone Alarm and they are very good firewalls.

Good luck
mazz1953

coolhandjase

I agree with Superscaper - Comodo is worth a look

inmypocketnottheirs

superscaper wrote: »

It's not sufficient, I use Comodo. It will prompt you to disable XP's firewall when you install.

Thanks! I assume I accept the prompt to disable XP'sfirewall.

superscaper

inmypocketnottheirs wrote: »

Thanks! I assume I accept the prompt to disable XP'sfirewall.

Yep, having two software firewalls switched on on your pc can cause conflicts etc. Even if you miss doing it for whatever reason, you can easily switch off the windows firewall manually in the security centre in the control panel.