Do I Need to Disable XP Firewall before Down Loading Eset Smart Security

Hi
I am only new to this & a bit of a TnF with computers - so forgive me if this question sounds stupid

I am about to download Eset Smart Security on to my brand new computer - but understand that there can be problems if there are other AV / firewalls already in place on the computer.

Can anyone advise me on what steps I need to take to ensure the Smart Security download works and doesn't cause conflicts on my computer.

My OS is Win XT SP3

 

Re: Do I Need to Disable XT Firewall before Down Loading Eset Smart Security

XT? Or XP?

If it's the XP firewall then ESS will disable it. You got a brand new computer with XP on? Can't be many left now.

 

Re: Do I Need to Disable XT Firewall before Down Loading Eset Smart Security

Tks Rapid Dr3am

I will download the ESS today - as I don't want this new computer sitting naked and exposed.

Yes XP (sorry 'bout the typo) - coz I am just too scared of Vista - particularly as it has such a bad rep with some of my other software

 

Re: Do I Need to Disable XT Firewall before Down Loading Eset Smart Security

Just check in Control Panel that is really disabled.

 

Tks to all - Download seemed to have worked fine

So far - I am pretty impressed with ESS - seems a far better internet security suite than my previous Bigpond Security