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Old October 21st, 2003 Top | #1
 
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Would you use Microsoft's firewall and virus software as available here;

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp

...or would you use a third party?

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PS If I already have third party apps (ZoneAlarm and Norton), is downloading the MS stuff a bad idea?
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Microsoft do not offer security applications themselves the guide will only suggest third party tools.

XP comes with a basic firewall and we think a AV is in the works since Microsoft acquired RAV.

The default protection is better than nothing but currently tools from a third party provide greater control and features.
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