ZoneAlarm on XP

[Raging Bull]

I seem to have a bit of a problem with ZA. It seems to take longer than it should to load when the PC is started. Also when i shut the PC down, a message box appears notifying me that ZA is not responding and gives me the option to end the program there. I have no trouble with normal running. Any ideas??

[Polygon]

1. Make sure the version you downloaded is approved for XP.

2. Make sure that you don't have any other firewalls installed. Also make sure that XP's firewall is disabled.

[Raging Bull]

Definately got the XP ver, but not sure about the XP firewall business. I shall have a look.

Thanks for your help, RB.

[Edit] How do you disable the XP firewall?? [/Edit]

Ah, disabled the firewall, and no difference. still get the message box when shutting down!!! do i need to alter any other internet settings and just let ZA do the work???

[AEstud]

reinstall it.

[Raging Bull]

just tried that mate, but no luck. surely someone also had this problem?!?

can anyone recommend any other boards that i could post on???

[Rich]

Originally posted by Raging Bull


can anyone recommend any other boards that i could post on???

I wish I could help, but I personally dont like ZA. You might try posting here:

[H]ardforum

This forum can also be helpful at times
32bit Forums

or even here
Tweakers Forums

Hope this helps.

--Rich

[Polygon]

This is where I go to talk about computer stuff. I assure you that they can help you clear up the problem. Normally I would be able to help but I just don't use soft firewalls, so I don't know too much about them.

Tech IMO.

It is a great forum.

[Raging Bull]

@ hummer - what firewall you use then my friend???

[Rich]

Originally posted by Raging Bull
@ hummer - what firewall you use then my friend???

I have a firewall built into my router, for when my laptop is connected at home

For at work and school I run the Firewall in WinXP Pro.

Its secure enough for me. My data is backed up daily to my SparcStation (not connected to internet) , so if something did happen, I lose at most a days work.

[CK_S4]

Definitely get a router. It's as safe or safer than running a software firewall. Not only that, you can share the internet connection because most of them have a built in switch (usually 4 port). I couldn't imagine not having one. I take laptops home from work and I plug them into the router and I"m on the net.

[itsmeek]

Originally posted by Raging Bull
@ hummer - what firewall you use then my friend???

hey bro

try using blackice, it's supposedly the best firewall you can buy according to some guys i know that work for the DOD here. This is what we use here (I'm a DBA) in addition to physical firewalls, it's a little advanced, but easy to get off kazaa and u can get serials from the net thru google or u can even use serials 2001 which i would recommend to everyone. and as far as physical firewalls go, u can never lose w/linksys products.

[Neutrino]

Zone alarm is a good firewall but has a lot of issues like blocking forever internet access if you disable it and other things. I agree with itsmeek get BlackIce it is the most mature firewall out there (i mean in the sofware retail category). I strongly disagree with him about the quality of linksys products.

[Polygon]

I second that Neutrino, I will fight against Linksys until the day I die or they improve their product to industry standards and change their business practices. If you are going to buy networking products look for Cisco, Intel/Xircom, 3com, Netgear, Siemens, and there are a lot more, but avoid D-Link and Linksys like the plague.

As for what firewall to get, get a hardware firewall, nothing better, though I might get a soft firewall to monitor traffic.