"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?

As Richard pointed out Zone Alarm will disable the Windows Firewall.

In my experience however I'd recommend sticking with the Windows Firewall,
it's much less hassle than 3rd party ones.

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Paul Smith,
Yeovil, UK.
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
http://www.windowsresource.net/

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