yes im running windows XP and i know i have a firewall on here somewhere
can someone tell me where and how to turn it on. thanks and is it important
for it to be on? im running norton virus protection.and still had a virus on
my computer. thanks

"teritpg" <teritpg@erec.net> wrote in message
news:vrj7n0opkiif5f@corp.supernews.com...
XP's firewall will only stop incoming traffic. It won't prevent programs
infected with spyware or adware from accessing the Internet.

For complete protection try the free version of ZoneAlarm.

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp

"Millions of users have selected ZoneAlarm as their basic Internet security
solution. The award-winning personal firewall blocks dangerous Internet
threats, guarding your PC from many of the tactics used by hackers and data
thieves."

HTH