When you install ZA, it will automatically turn off the Windows firewall.
You don't want to run two firewalls at the same time.

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"Dave C" <DaveC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I've been advised to install the free edition of Zone Alarm firewall even
> though I still have XP Home Edition firewall installed. The person said
> they
> can both run at once. Is this true? Is it a good idea?