Differences between the Windows XP Firewall and Norton security programs
		Symantec strongly recommends against using Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall and the Windows XP firewall at the same time. Although it is possible, due to the superior technology used by Norton Personal Firewall and Norton Internet Security and their additional features, there is no benefit in additionally running the Windows XP firewall. Norton Personal Firewall and Norton Internet Security provide the following important firewall features that Windows XP does not    Program Control automatically determines which applications can safely connect to the Internet.  Web assistant lets you block ads and access other program options from Microsoft® Internet Explorer.  Privacy Control prevents data from being sent out without your knowledge in email, instant messages, Microsoft® Office attachments, and Web forms.Protects your confidential data, such as credit card, social security, and bank account numbers.  Automatic Network Detection defines firewall settings for different networks, then automatically switches to the proper settings for the network you’re using.  Intrusion Detection System automatically blocks Internet attacks. Provides the ability to scan and filter inbound and outbound network traffic.  Norton Internet Security additionally provides the following protection    Antivirus protection automatically removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Protecting your instant message attachments, incoming and outgoing email messages, and other files.  Expanded threat detection alerts you to certain non-virus threats, such as spyware and keystroke logging programs.  Parental Control blocks access to Web sites and newsgroups that you consider unsuitable for your children.  Multiple user accounts allow you to set up different Internet access privileges for each member of your household.  Antispam protection to filter unwanted email messages in any POP3-compliant email program by adding a “spam” tag in the Subject field. Using more than one firewall may add confusion and increase the difficulty of configuring your network. In such cases, trying to solve connection problems becomes more difficult and incorrect solutions may compromise your computer's security.

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