Paul Smith wrote:
> "Dave C" <DaveC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CC5B3419-9FEA-4B11-B7B2-0136F597C19A@microsoft.com...
>> 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.

That's baloney; ZA is one of the best freebie firewalls around these days.
It's also a 2-way, where win firewall is only 1 way protection.