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BigRed CC Dually
12-16-2006, 02:29 PM
Is it okay to run both the Windows XP Pro firewall and another like ZoneAlarm Free at the same time? If not which is better? If so then is there any special was to configure them?

Thanks in advance.

flanzig1
12-16-2006, 02:34 PM
It's best to run only 1 firewall so they don't fight each other. If your behind a router, Windows firewall is OK. I still prefere ZA.

BigRed CC Dually
12-16-2006, 02:47 PM
Thanks flanzig1, I'll go back to one only. I'm still not real comfortable with ZoneAlarm just yet. For instance I can't connect to the internet after screen saver unless I restart/reboot Windows :confused: I may just stick with the XP firewall.