can i have three firewalls running Simultaneously ?
The firewalls are: Windows Firewall, McAfee Firewall, and ZoneAlarm Free Firewall.
Or...what should i do?
2006-06-25 01:49:12 · 6 answers · asked by scapegoat13_14 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Only one you will have a conflict if more then one. Same as with a virus program only one. Adware/spyware can have more then one. Right now chances are you have no protection
2006-06-25 01:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by retired_afmil 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I have 2 running: Windows & the one from my ISP. I haven't had any problems, and it's been this way since we got the computer two years ago. If something does get in, my ISP's software usually blocks it, but I have Windows pop up every now and then with it blocking something. Usually it's the 2nd one that is the most active.
I would think that if you have 2 "purchased" firewalls, there would be a problem. But if you've got ZoneAlarm and Microsoft firewalls running, there shouldn't be a problem. My brother has his set up the same way, and hasn't had a problem in many years.
Besides, I personally think the Windows firewall is practically useless anyways.
2006-06-25 03:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by Aussie Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can but you'll have conflict city right on your computer.
I would recommend using ZoneAlarm. The Windows Firewall doesn't filter outbound traffic. McAfee's firewall is bloated (bit like Norton).
2006-06-25 03:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by Dean Rosolen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea u can but.... The three firewall will confict with each other resulting security flaws. So its wise to use ONE ( choose the best from the three) firewall. Or u can install all the three disalbe two of them and use one and enable another one disabling the running firewall when ever u want.
Neo
2006-06-25 02:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a good idea to have more than one active firewall. You can have as many installed as you want, but use only one at a time.
2006-06-25 02:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by Angry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can have as many as you want....
Windows, Norton, McAffee, Zonealarm, Ez trust (something like that)
but the more you have the harder it might be to 'surf the web' because they all have different specifications when it comes to 'www.'
2006-06-25 05:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋