Firewall (provided with) XP

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 04/30/04 

Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 21:37:40 -0700

>-----Original Message-----
>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
>.
>
Well if you buy one you still need to install it. Having
the disk on top of your pc case really won't help you
very much.As far as you virus goes try some Nyquil and
get a good nights rest.

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