Need some been there done that advice?

currently I am running windows XPwith the SP-2 package and am considering downloading the zone alarm firewall package, here are some questions I need help with.

1- will the SP-2 package interfere with the zone alarm download ?

2-will I have to disable my microsoft firewall before downloading zone alarm or will it explaine what to do step by step ?

3- I am currently running avast-av, spybot S%26D and windows defender, will the new download have any affect on current programs.

4- any other suggestions would be appreciated, I am a little apprehensive about making these changes. Thanks

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WindowsXP comes with a firewall. It is in the Control Panel. Isn't this sufficient for you? Cannot use two firewalls at the same time. They will just fight each other and drive you bananas.

If you still want the "zone alarm," I suggest when you are asked if you want to run or save, you select save.

Save the file to the desktop. Then double-click and run from there.

You could also create a "new folder" for the download, save it in that folder, and run it from there. Then you would have the program on your hard drive. If you care enough about it, you could then back it up on a flashdrive.

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