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Firewalls conflicting

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by joannan, 2004/10/21.

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  1. 2004/10/21
    joannan

    joannan Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have ms windows xp sp2 and have been told Microsoft firewall and norton internet security firewall will cause my computer to crash. The programs I use are slow, and the past few nights I could not turn off the computer.
    Had to do it manually.

    I used adware before the trouble started. Which firewall should I disable, Microsoft or Norton? My experience with the registry is nil.

    Appreciate your help.
     
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    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff

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    The Windows Firewall only protects against incoming traffic but the outbound traffic is not monitored.

    The Norton Firewall works both ways and is to be preferred. A prerequisite is that it is up-to-date.

    You disable the Windows Firewall in Controlpanel > Windows Firewall.

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    Johanna

    Johanna Inactive Alumni

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    I run both- XP & Norton's firewall. Just because "someone told you it would make your computer crash" is no reason to disable security protection. If it is running slowly, there could be a number of possible problems.

    Before you shut anything off, run some diagnostics.
    RAV virus scan
    Spybot spyware scan

    SFC System File Check:
    Start> Run> cmd
    sfc/ scannow
    The computer refusing to shut down normally would likely be a software (i.e. spyware) issue, and not a firewall.

    Johanna
    ps Christer is right. Any reputable firewall is better than XP's, but XP firewall is better than nothing.
     
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  5. 2004/10/23
    joannan

    joannan Inactive Thread Starter

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    Firewall conflict

    Thank you for the prompt response to my question. I removed the Ad aware program and all the problems disappeared.

    Still not sure what to do about 2 firewalls. Opinions vary. Will continue to search.

    joannan
     
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