I have webroot anti virus 2016 on Windows 10. Should MS Windows firewall be on or off?
With Webroot 2016 Anti virus on Windows 10 should the Microsoft suppplied firewall be on or off?
Hi conasauga
Welcome to the Community Forums.
This is an often asked question and the answer is that WSA requires the Windows Firewall to be up and running so that protection is fully provided.
This is because Windows Firewall provides inbound connection protection whilst the WSA Firewall handles/protects the outbound connections from you syste.
Please see this KB Article for more information on the subject.
EDIT: This previous post may also be of some assistance. It is old but explains things quite well.
Regards, Baldrick
Welcome to the Community Forums.
This is an often asked question and the answer is that WSA requires the Windows Firewall to be up and running so that protection is fully provided.
This is because Windows Firewall provides inbound connection protection whilst the WSA Firewall handles/protects the outbound connections from you syste.
Please see this KB Article for more information on the subject.
EDIT: This previous post may also be of some assistance. It is old but explains things quite well.
Regards, Baldrick
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