[joemoshi]

I recently puchased a new computer with Vista. It has windows firewall. I can also install Zone alarm firewall. Which one is better or should I have both firewalls on?

[lunarlander]

I am using Vista own firewall, enabled outbound blocking and added rules to allow IE and a few other processes to reach the outside world. I think Zonealarm will be easier to configure.

[joemoshi]

I am also using the Vista own (windows) firewall as well as Norton Internet Security which was provided free for a period of 2 months. However I do not want to subscribe to Norton and that is why I am thinking of replacing the Norton with Zone alarm firewall.

Is it a good idea to have both the Vista and Zone alarm firewalls on at the same time? If not, then which one should I have on?

[golferbob]

if you are going to uninstall norton use the tool below.


http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039

[Gizzy]

Originally Posted by joemoshi

Is it a good idea to have both the Vista and Zone alarm firewalls on at the same time? If not, then which one should I have on?

I haven't tried either firewall so I'm not sure which one is better but you should never run 2 firewalls at the same time,

are you talking about the paid or free version of zonealarm?

[joemoshi]

The free version of Zonealarm.

[Stingray10]

Just be cautious running the new version of ZA free because it has the programs of the suite hidden underneath.

[joemoshi]

Stingray10 Can you be more explicit please. How do I go about being cautious? What can happen and what procedure should I follow? Thanks.

[Stingray10]

All ZASS is in the free download,like the Kaspersky antivirus.You might have a problem with the antivirus your going to run.This is why it's download is large.This is your decision to make but if i was going for a firewall I'd choose Comodo or Online Armor free.

[Stingray10]

I'm sorry about mentioning Online Armor Free it's not compatible with Vista!