text: 1. As long as you have an activation code with the CD you will be able to register it\n\n2. When installed it will disable your Windows XP firewall for you\n\n3. Yes ... you will want to run Panda by itself to avoid conflictions\n\n4.  Yes from the day you register is when you subscription will start\n\n5. Not only do I use it I am a Level 2 technician at Panda Software US