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I downloaded XP Service Pack 2 and Activated the Firewall, as I have read that this Firewall was pretty good. I also had been told that another Firewall installed would not be a bad idea.

I did not find or see any updates for the Firewall, so I also installed the Zone Alarm (freeby) Firewall.

After going on the internet things appeared to be working, re Zone Alarm. I had no idea what the XP SP2 Firewall was doing while I was on the internet, as no boxes popped up asking for permission for this or that program access to the internet. I am using AOL as my ISP.

I got off the internet and went back to the XP SP2 activation box and discovered that it was turned Off. I Activated it again and went back onto the internet. Then I went back and found that the XP SP2 Firewall was turned off again.

I don't see any settings/options in Zone Alarm that either rejects or permits the XP SP2 Firewall. I don't know if Zone Alarm is causing this XP SP2 Firewall to be turned off or not.

Does any one know what may be happening here? OR Any suggestions as what to do next.

I would appreciate any input.