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Is webroot and windows firewall compatable

  • October 20, 2015
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Good afternoon,
 
I am new to Webroot and am wondering if Webroot and windows firewall and windows defender compatable?  Should I shut down windows firewall and defender?
 
Thanks for your hlelp
 
Randy
 

Best answer by BurnDaddy

 
 
Hello ? Welcome to the Webroot Community.
 
 
 
Webroot is designed to work with Windows Firewall. Do not shut it down.
 
Please see this article from Webroot Community moderator ?
 
 
Webroot will also run alongside Windows Defender, if you choose, although it's not necessary. 
 
 
 
I hope this answers your question. If not, please let us know.
We will be happy to help you.
 
Have a good day, :)
 
BD

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  • October 20, 2015
 
 
Hello ? Welcome to the Webroot Community.
 
 
 
Webroot is designed to work with Windows Firewall. Do not shut it down.
 
Please see this article from Webroot Community moderator ?
 
 
Webroot will also run alongside Windows Defender, if you choose, although it's not necessary. 
 
 
 
I hope this answers your question. If not, please let us know.
We will be happy to help you.
 
Have a good day, :)
 
BD

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  • October 20, 2015
Thanks for your fast response. 

  • October 20, 2015
 
 
You're welcome ?
 
 
 
Thanks for visiting ...
 
This Community is full of very friendly and knowledgeable users.
 
We truly enjoy helping others use Webroot SecureAnywhere.

You are welcome here anytime to ask questions, answer questions, or just learn about Webroot and the people who use it.
 
 
Have a great day,  :)
 
BD