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    Windows Firewall + KIS 2009

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by DetlevCM, Dec 6, 2008.

  1. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hello everyone,
    some of you may have noted - I'm a KIS 2009 fan :D

    Here my little question:
    I'm running KIS 2009 with its firewall - this replaces the Windows Firewall.

    But:
    Does this mean I can diasble the Service "Windows Firewall"??

    Thanks for any replys!
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 6, 2008
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  2. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, you can disable Windows Firewall and, in fact, you should. It's a bad idea to run two firewalls at once due to conflicts.
     
    jin07, Dec 6, 2008
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well the actual Firewall is disabled (in the WIndows security centre) - I'm asking whether I can disable the service.

    Its the same with Windows Defender - if you deactivate it in the program you don'T deactivate the service.
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 7, 2008
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