I am new to forum and have a simple question. The Norton package I have through my Comcast INternet services indicates that Smart Firewall is active and working correctly. Can I turn off Windows Firewall or is there any dependencies? I am running Windows XP on my computer. Thanks.
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I am new to forum and have a simple question. The Norton package I have through my Comcast INternet services indicates that Smart Firewall is active and working correctly. Can I turn off Windows Firewall or is there any dependencies? I am running Windows XP on my computer. Thanks.
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As Phil_D stated, it is recommended that the Windows Firewall be turned OFF to prevent any conflicts. I just checked my XP System and the Windows Firewall is turned off when I go the Control Panel, Windows Firewall Route.
When I go the Control Panel, Security Center, Firewall Route, it tells me that "At least one of the firewalls installed on this computer is currently ON." Then states in a note that two or more firewalls running at the same time may cause conflict.
You are good with the Norton running and the Wondows off! 
Hello hastinbc
Usually when you install another program which has a fire wall in it, that program should turn off the Windows firewall automatically. Just like it is not good to run 2 antivirus programs, it is not good to run 2 firewalls either at the same time.