I just installed Norton Antivirus 2007.  Should I leave my windows firewall on?
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Yeah you should leave it there. Just for extra protection.
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Anti virus is not a firewall. It could protect you from viruses, but not hackers. XPSP2 has a built in firewall that should be enabled, but I think it is better to go with Zone Alarm which you can get for free at http://www.zonelabs.com
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You did not tell us what version of Norton you are using, the new Norton Anti virus also has Antispyware, there should be a function to turn off the antispyware on Norton, but there still can be conflicts. It is a real drain on system resources as well.\n\nI like the AVG anti virus, I do not use the avg antispyware because I have the free Windows Defender and Spybot Search and Destroy that is all you really need.\n\nNorton gives that message "needs attention" but that could be because your antivirus definitions are out of date. You have to take a close look at what it is telling you????\n\nYou can uninstall either in start programs or add remove.
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You need an antivirus program for your computer. Windows Defender is NOT an antivirus program. And Norton is no good at all. Here you have some good and free antivirus programs to download. Use only one! I recomend Avast.\nhttp://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/
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Disable Windows firewall or configure it in the options menu. To disbale go to Control Panel>Administratives Tools> services>Windows Firewall, Windows Security center and ICS
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No, I recommend Symantec Firewall/Anti-Virus, Ad Aware SE, System Mechanic and maybe Spy Doctor.  Some catch most, but all it takes is one bad virus or malware etc....
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Yes you do. Windows firewall is better than nothing, but do get some extra protection. If you have ever experienced a computer infected by all kinds of s*** you wouldn't ask... If you do netbanking or have other things on your computer you don't want the world to see it's even more of a reason for getting antivirus software and a firewall (or a security suite where everything is included).\n\nThere are tons of different versions out there. I won't do a commercial for any one particular. Rule of thumb: you get what you pay for. \n\nIt's money well spent if you ask me.
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I would suggest you use the uninstall tool that comes with most Symantec products.  If that doesn't work, use the add/remove tool in your control panels.  In the worse case scenario, manually delete all traces of Norton and then use regedit to remove the traces in the registry. If you can't get it to work, than you will likely have to reinstall Windows.\n\n*CAUTION* DO NOT USE REGEDIT WITHOUT KNOWING EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE DOING *CAUTION*
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download a free antivirus www.majorgeeks.com has some\n\nalso download a spyware program you can also find it there\n\nsome people will also download a firewall also found there lol
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If you have a router, it will show as a firewall.  If you dont have a router, the windows firewall will still be active.  But if you have no firewall, then you are living dangerously.... all those worms out on the net...
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turn off your firewall
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The best thing to do is install virus scanning software.  There are many options, the most popular being Norton and MacAfee, but both tend to slow down most computers.  I personally like using ZoneAlarm products for both firewall and antivirus.\nNot matter what, install the software and update to the latest definitions.  Then scan for viruses.\nThis works for both laptops and desktops.
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check firewalls and their settings
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easy.\n\nif you're using windows sp1; go to control panel; then click on networking; then right click on your internet connection, the click properties; then click advanced, and check on the firewall.\n\nif you're using windows sp2; go to control panel and windows firewall is there.\n\nif you're using an anitvirus like trend micro or norton, chances are there is a firewall that goes with the application.\n\ni don't use a firewall. my issue with firewalls is that downlaod slows down and connecting to websites is not that fast.\n\nso to be safe it is recommendable to use 4 to 6 antispyware apps and 1 good antivirus app.
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for one if your using a windows pc the firewall supplied is junk. i could hack tht with my dog at the keyboard. get you self a better reputed fire wall like one by symantics. or which ever one you choose. install it an then it should ask you everytime you accses a program tht connect via internet. if you know the program is safe enable it to accese. if you are worried it is nopt then dont let it use the net.
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use a good firewall , like symantec firewall.l
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the first time u use The firewall, u can set it up to prompt u with the action it takes for every application that try to reach the internet.\nif u didnt do that, try to cofigre it from the settings.\naccess Norton settings, then set a permision to MSn messgner.\nlet me know if u need more info.\nhuS