Do I need Zonealarm with Nod32?

[Guest ian]

Hi,

I have both Nod32 v6 and Zonealarm (free) loaded onto XP. Do I need Zonealarm? What are my option if I want to get rid of it (e.g. Upgrade to get the nod firewall, get windows defender etc)?

 

Thanks,

Ian

[Guest SweX]

Yes NOD32 does not include a Firewall, so it might be good to have ZoneAlarm in your case for.

 

But if I were you I would upgrade NOD32 to ESET Smart Security wich includes a firewall, as having ESS alone instead of both NOD32 and Zonealarm would be a lighter solution in my experience.

[siljaline 57]

Windows XP has it's own native Firewall.
Use of third party software may not be necessary unless you wish to deploy ZoneAlarm just the same.

 

[iansmith 0]

Many thanks for your replies.

 

Ian

[Janus 210]

Windows XP has it's own native Firewall.

Use of third party software may not be necessary unless you wish to deploy ZoneAlarm just the same.

 

 Hey

 

Even though that I use Eset Smart Security and are very pleased regarding its firewall performance, then I am inclined to agree with siljaline. Windows native firewall is actully quite solid. So I would absolutely have no fear in just using nod32 and Windows  firewall.

 

Regards, Janus

[jadinolf 131]

I'm using Outpost firewall with it and am very satisfied.

[Nedim 9]

I'm using Outpost firewall with it and am very satisfied.

Same here.Works great.