Want to reinstall AVAST, but

[LRM216]

If I install Avast, (I have windows XP) do I need to disable Windows Defender, or should I just leave it on.  Also, if I disable Windows Defender do I then need to add another firewall?

[Confused Computer User]

HI LRM216,

No need to disable windows defender. Avast runs well with it. However if you do decide to disable it  I strongly recommend you get another firewall. Generally XP has a wide range of firewalls to choose from (free firewalls that is). You can search the forum for some discussions on firewalls. As far as I have noticed there is no one favorite firewall among the users of the forum.

[Lisandro]

Leave it on. It protects hosts file that is uncovered by avast. They do not conflict.
WD is not a firewall, but an antispyware. You need, at least, Windows Firewall on.

[Confused Computer User]

HI LRM216,

No need to disable windows defender. Avast runs well with it. However if you do decide to disable it  I strongly recommend you get another firewall. Generally XP has a wide range of firewalls to choose from (free firewalls that is). You can search the forum for some discussions on firewalls. As far as I have noticed there is no one favorite firewall among the users of the forum.

So sorry... i must have been out of my mind.Thank you Tech for the correction (mistook Wdfender for the Firewall)

[Lisandro]

So sorry... i must have been out of my mind.

Never mind... we all mess things from time to time

[Confused Computer User]

Well at least my name was indicative of my state (confused)
Still , I'll be more careful.
Cheers