Replacing McAfee with Sygate firewall

[Pazuzu]

I have McAfee firewall & want to try Sygate. If I install Sygate I presume that I will need to disable the McAfee - I'd like to try out the Sygate & check it is working before I uninstall McAfee.
I wonder what steps I need to take to safeguard against threats while I do this. I suppose that I could buy an ADSL modem router which would give protection from inbound traffic, but would rather avoid the cost.

 

[howard_hopkinso]

First download the Sygate firewall, then disconnect from the internet.

Disable the Mcafee firewall, and install the Sygate firewall, then reconnect to the net.

Regards Howard

 

[Pazuzu]

Thanks Howard. Now, why didn't I think of that ? .... plausible excuses on a postcard please ....