Windows update and Zone Alarm - Page 3

johnsandywhite · 10-07-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gypsyrose

JSW ...tried to thank you TWICE now (mean it, lol!) .

I do really mean to say thanks!! New technology and ME do not mix and it scares me!! On the good side, I am still here ....

You are welcome. Only too happy to help anytime.

camcondor · 10-07-2008, 05:36 PM

Linda, I guess that's all you needed together with everything else!!! Its seems to be an issue with Zone Alarms firewall - I stopped using it some years ago as I found too many little unhappinesses with other programs fussing about it.

Firewalls can really cause havoc - quite often they are the problem with problematic internet connections and there isn't a perfect one out there!!

I've had all the recent updates and so far no issues with wireless or wired Internet connections.

I use Sygate Personal Firewall which is also free and seems stable with most programs.

How's the wireless problem doing BTW???

Laurie

Digger Driver · 10-07-2008, 05:58 PM

I don't like Zone Alarm!
It always caused problems on my PC!
Irritating little program!
Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole now!

pappajohn · 10-07-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by camcondor

I use Sygate Personal Firewall which is also free and seems stable with most programs. Laurie

hi Laurie,
just had a look at Sygate and it appears to be owned by Norton and we all know how norton slows everthing down and is impossible to remove.

john.

Digger Driver · 10-07-2008, 06:39 PM

Heres a better firewall!

Comodo™ Free Firewall Software Download

G4GMO · 10-07-2008, 08:03 PM

I would agree the best firewall is Comodo. AVG 8 has been a pain for me so I now use Avira Antivir. I also use SpyBot search & destroy.

pappajohn · 10-07-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Digger Driver

Heres a better firewall!

Comodo™ Free Firewall Software Download

16 minutes to download then it tells me an error has occured and cant install

i'll stick with AVG8

Lindy-C · 10-07-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by camcondor

Linda, I guess that's all you needed together with everything else!!! Its seems to be an issue with Zone Alarms firewall - I stopped using it some years ago as I found too many little unhappinesses with other programs fussing about it.

Firewalls can really cause havoc - quite often they are the problem with problematic internet connections and there isn't a perfect one out there!!

I've had all the recent updates and so far no issues with wireless or wired Internet connections.

I use Sygate Personal Firewall which is also free and seems stable with most programs.

How's the wireless problem doing BTW???

Laurie

Hi Laurie

I USED to use Sygate but swapped it for Zone alarm but I can't remember why....there was some problem or another with it

I haven't even attempted to rectify the wireless issue yet what with all this cr@p flying about with the windows updates......plus I can't get near the lappy with Beanie off school

G4GMO · 10-07-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pappajohn

16 minutes to download then it tells me an error has occured and cant install

i'll stick with AVG8

AVG8 is an antivirus program, Comodo is a firewall. You need both (antivirus & firewall). Spybot S&D is the topping. Any questions please do ask.

Jon

camcondor · 10-07-2008, 08:54 PM

I've set my PCs to download the windoze updates automatically, but NOT to install them without my doing it after the download prompts me - that way you can check via Custom Install if you really want it to install. I also wait a few days after release before installing to avoid just such scenarios as this latest update seems to have caused.......Microsoft had a bit of a name for not checking updates carefully before release some years ago, looks like the same old story again!!

At least Beanie's got the laptop on a long wire, other imagine the fur flying for the PC!! They go back to school around September Linda, don't they? So not long, don't stress

I keep looking for the perfect (totally bug-free) firewall......

Laurie