Thanks for all the replys.  I believe I'll go back to the free version of
Zone Alarm.  Now for a simpler question.  How do I disable the Windows
fiewall?
Thanks again for all your knowledge transfer and help.
Dave Schroeder

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From: "Amado Pino" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 4:35 PM
Subject: [PCSOFT] Windows Firewall


>I personally don't trust the Windows Firewall, never have used it in any of
> the machines I've owned, simply because it does not stop outbound traffic,
> so if you're already infected with any Trojan, virus or spyware, your
> machine will be compromised in spite of having the Windows Firewall
> enabled.
> Right now I'm using the MacAfee suite, firewall, antivirus without any
> problems what so ever, I've also used the free version of Zone Alarm with
> no
> problems. Which ever alternative firewall you choose to use in place of
> the
> Windows one, make sure you disable it, having two firewalls running at the
> same time could cause you big time conflicts. Good luck,
>
> Amado
>
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