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    Win XP SP2

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Sequoia225, Sep 10, 2004.

  1. Sequoia225

    Sequoia225 Notebook Deity

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    So my computer finally auto-updated to SP2. Now the firewall and virus prot is turned on. I recently installed Norton firewall and antivirus on my Dell 9100. (it came with Mcaffe but trial was over and I uninstalled it)
    My question is, I was understanding that I should NOT have the windows XP firewall on if I have a 3rd party firewall on. Does this still apply and does it apply to the new virus prot of SP2?
    There was a specific reason NOT to have it "doubled up" before.
     
    Sequoia225, Sep 10, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    You will want to turn off the XP firewall as the rule still applies, only use one firewall.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
    http://pbase.com/joneill
     
    bootleg2go, Sep 10, 2004
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