>I will be setting up a PC with Win XP Pro. I will install McAfee AV. The PC is behind LinkSys router connected to the Cable Modem.
>I need software to protect this PC from Trojans and Spyware.
>Can I rely on XP to do it by itself (I think it does have some sort of a firewall). Can you recommend something better?
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>I actually use Zone Alarm Pro 4.X on another computer and like it. But I had some problems with the newer version of ZA, 5.X so I am reluctant to go there on this new PC.
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>Anybody tried McAfee Firewall with WinXP Pro? Does it work well?
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>Any suggestions would be greately appreciated.
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>Thank you.

If you want the best of the best... TPF (Tiny Personal Firewall) - I suggest the pro version for what you want - http://www.tinysoftware.com/home/tiny2?s=5375286922904177664A1&&pg=content05&an=tf_comparison&cat=cat_tf6

This one is going to give you the best protection - but a word of warning - you need to know what your doing to use it - it's not like these one-click-wonder firewalls - it's much more advanced and therefor can confuse the novice user.