Firewall (provided with) XP

From: Surinder (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 04/30/04 

Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 20:01:02 -0700

I am running WinXP. My system is suffering by virus. It is too slow do i need firewall to destroy it. Can i install it or do i need to buy it.
Thanx
Surinder

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