Issues with WinXP firewall

[Edge17]

the WinXP firewall seems to prevent me from sending files over AIM, and IRC sometimes. I'm on dialup, so does it really matter if i leave the firewall, or should i just turn it off (i'm connected to the internet for long periods of time on dialup). Should i just turn off WinXP's firewall and try Zone Alarm or something?

 

[HappyPuppy]

Try Tiny Personal Firewall (TPF), it works for me.

 

[Edge17]

should i just switch off the WinXP firewall though?

 

[jobberd]

Yeah turn it off, it's worthless. Use TPF instead