I have a desktop and a laptop that both run Windows 8.1 and Webroot Secure Anywhere. Both have the Windows Firewall turned on. First: Is this necessary? Second: My desktop is having issues connecting and staying connected to the Internet; my laptop sometimes looses connection. Could the compatibility of Webroot and the Firewall be the problem?
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Hello Foodkop,
Welcome to the Webroot Community,
Yes this is necessary to run both as explained below.
The SecureAnywhere firewall monitors data traffic traveling out of your computer ports. It looks for untrusted processes that try to connect to the Internet and steal your personal information. It works with the Windows firewall, which monitors data traffic coming into your computer. With both the SecureAnywhere and Windows firewall turned on, your data has complete inbound and outbound protection.
You should not turn off either the Windows firewall or the SecureAnywhere firewall. If they are disabled, your system is open to many types of threats whenever you connect to the Internet or to a network. These firewalls can block malware, hacking attempts, and other online threats before they can cause damage to your system or compromise your security.
The SecureAnywhere firewall is preconfigured to filter traffic on your computer. It works in the background without disrupting your normal activities. If the firewall detects any unrecognized traffic, it opens an alert where you can block the traffic or allow it to proceed.
To answer your question about loosing connection with Webroot and Windows firewall. Did this happen when you installed Webroot.? If so please get back to me for further information.
Regards,
Welcome to the Webroot Community,
Yes this is necessary to run both as explained below.
The SecureAnywhere firewall monitors data traffic traveling out of your computer ports. It looks for untrusted processes that try to connect to the Internet and steal your personal information. It works with the Windows firewall, which monitors data traffic coming into your computer. With both the SecureAnywhere and Windows firewall turned on, your data has complete inbound and outbound protection.
You should not turn off either the Windows firewall or the SecureAnywhere firewall. If they are disabled, your system is open to many types of threats whenever you connect to the Internet or to a network. These firewalls can block malware, hacking attempts, and other online threats before they can cause damage to your system or compromise your security.
The SecureAnywhere firewall is preconfigured to filter traffic on your computer. It works in the background without disrupting your normal activities. If the firewall detects any unrecognized traffic, it opens an alert where you can block the traffic or allow it to proceed.
To answer your question about loosing connection with Webroot and Windows firewall. Did this happen when you installed Webroot.? If so please get back to me for further information.
Regards,
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