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| Thread ID: 38993 | 2003-10-24 03:28:00 | Built in Firewall | Ladybug (3129) | Press F1 |
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| 186183 | 2003-10-26 07:39:00 | Umm decisions. So if that is the case that Nortons Firewall never expires, can I disable it and try one of the others and if I dont like them enable or do I have to uninstall completely???? | Ladybug (3129) | ||
| 186184 | 2003-10-26 08:03:00 | > Umm decisions. :D, they are never easy :D > So if that is the case that Nortons > Firewall never expires, can I disable it and try one > of the others and if I dont like them enable or do I > have to uninstall completely???? It is better if you uninstall the first one before you try another one, just in case you have problem then you can rule out the first one, which could cause a problem. |
stu140103 (137) | ||
| 186185 | 2003-10-28 18:22:00 | Oh so D-day is here and I just want to double check that I have to completely unistall Nortons before I get another firewall rather than just disable and I dont have a disk to install it again if I want to Keep Nortons Firewall seem it never expires. This was installed on our machine by the computer company when we got it. | Ladybug (3129) | ||
| 186186 | 2003-10-28 19:05:00 | If you weren't provided with an installation CD for Norton Firewall, it might be included on your Recovery Disk. You could always take a look with Windows Explorer. However, I would tend to leave Norton Firewall installed but disabled for the time being and if it doesn't cause any problems (it shouldn't), then you don't have to worry about finding the program to reinstall it if you change your mind about ZoneAlarm. If you open up Norton Firewall, you should see under options, a box for starting the program at Startup - change that to manual. Reboot your machine and then make sure the icon has disappeared from the systray (beside the clock) and also check under Task Manager (right click on space on taskbar, and select Task Manager, then Applications) to make sure it is not listed as an running application. Then you can install ZoneAlarm. |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 186187 | 2003-10-28 19:06:00 | Why make work and possible problems for yourself, you have a good firewall already, is there any point in changing. | Jim B (153) | ||
| 186188 | 2003-10-28 19:34:00 | Thanks JenC for you reply - nice and easy and clear to understand!! Jim B - our firewall subscription expires today. Thanks to the others for your replys also. |
Ladybug (3129) | ||
| 186189 | 2003-10-29 04:41:00 | I'd just leave Norton disabled for the time being, and install Kerio, and keep the built in XP firewall disabled | Greg S (201) | ||
| 186190 | 2003-10-30 05:12:00 | it seems i posted in the wrong thread . . . . . . so ive copied and pasted as i dont know how to link it . . . . and LB told me i put it in wrong thread . . . . . Sorry people who have read it already, i get the feeling from LB things are still a little confused on the firewall front, and if someone can enlighten us on the pros and cons of this or other products may help her / us i dont think it is as cut and dried as it should be, and she may still be interested in using other prog's as a test run, to find out what she likes best . i have used zonealarm and its good, but have not used nortons at all . so am not much help to her . but LB finds it a bit scary when talking about configuring these firewalls to your requirements . so if someone could walk her through a bit im sure we would all apprciate the help . and advice we could use also later . its a case of one size does not fit all . . . . . and the less to do on some makes it easier for noobs like us . . . thanxs apologies LB for butting into thread . but im interested as well . as have none running apart from xp since format, and am unsure how much i need to add before i do some more damage to this machine . . . so to be as clear as mud . . . . . . we need more input on them a bit deeper maybe? such as what they do or not? beetle |
beetle (243) | ||
| 186191 | 2003-10-30 06:39:00 | I have used Kerio ( free ) since I went to a Broadband connection. Prior to that I was using Norton. Both have worked for me as I haven't had any nasties. I use WinXP Pro and have never used that as my primary firewall. |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 186192 | 2003-10-30 08:50:00 | ok LB has gone for a trial run of zonealarm and cannot configure it, so is being cut off from the world apparently. she has had something like 270 alerts and does not know what any are for, is there any good sight or link she may be able to get the gist a bit more??? as it was a while ago i had it and have forgotten what half the alerts are talking about. any help appreciated at this time. she seems not to gain any net access, zonealarm blocking everything incoming and outgoing, and she is sinking in information overload.... and lack of knowledge being a noob like me.... please be patient and gentle in these stressful times... beetle |
beetle (243) | ||
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