hi douglas, no problem! i couldn't include the windows firewall in what i said as it happens as i've never used it. Kevin - co-owner/moderator of the blind gamers discussion list contact me via email/msn: kream@xxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Harrison" <harrisondf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 6:48 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: software firewalls > > > Kevin, > In replying to Donna's query I did not perhaps choose my words carefully > enough. What I was trying to say was that the Windows XP Firewall need > not be turned off because another firewall is in use. Whether two firewalls > like Kerio and Sygate could be run simultaneously is debatable. When I > have wanted to test a firewall, I have always temporary disabled the one > already on the system. > > Sorry for any confusion caused, > > Douglas > > On 17 Jan 2006 at 16:49, kevin and emma wrote: > > > hi, most firewalls i've tried advise you not to have two different > > firewalls running. in fact some won't let you install until you've > > completely uninstalled any other firewalls you have. Kevin - > > > > -- > > Douglas Harrison > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.19/231 - Release Date: 16/01/2006 > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq