Kaspersky with Windows Firewall

[Rob9874]

I bought Kaspersky AV 7, as it's on sale this week for $20. I saw Office Max also had it for $20, but also had Kaspersky Internet Security for $30. The main difference was anti-spam, parental control, and firewall, which I didn't need. So I thought...

I decided to keep the AV, and installed it, and it made me uninstall my Comodo firewall. I see it's incompatible with ZA too. So now what do I do? I can't return the opened AV software. I don't want to pay $30 for IS after I just paid $20 for AV. Will I be OK just running Kaspersky with XP's firewall?

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: Rob9874
Will I be OK just running Kaspersky with XP's firewall?

Yes, but do use a router between you and the internet in conjunction with it.

The main difference was anti-spam, parental control, and firewall, which I didn't need. So I thought...

KIS is modular, you can do a custom install and install only the components / features that you require, so either one would be OK.

it made me uninstall my Comodo firewall

you maybe interested in this thread over at the comodo forums.


Also, here is a Kaspersky deal that might have interested you
Kaspersky Internet Security (3-user license) | FREE after MiR

 

[Rob9874]

Thanks for the info. I'm hoping I can just keep with what I have now: KAV and XP Firewall. Wasn't sure if XP's firewall wasn't sufficient.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: Rob9874
I'm hoping I can just keep with what I have now: KAV and XP Firewall. Wasn't sure if XP's firewall wasn't sufficient.

Are you using a router with it?

 

[Rob9874]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh

Originally posted by: Rob9874
I'm hoping I can just keep with what I have now: KAV and XP Firewall. Wasn't sure if XP's firewall wasn't sufficient.

Are you using a router with it?

Yes, Linksys. Any particular settings? I haven't messed with the firewall settings on it.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: Rob9874

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh

Originally posted by: Rob9874
I'm hoping I can just keep with what I have now: KAV and XP Firewall. Wasn't sure if XP's firewall wasn't sufficient.

Are you using a router with it?

Yes, Linksys. Any particular settings? I haven't messed with the firewall settings on it.

The default settings are perfect (stealth all ports) so you're good to go.

 

[Rob9874]

Whew, thanks! I feel much better!