Anyone using ZoneAlarm Free - Help please

system · 2007-11-21T00:10:35.000Z

I completely uninstalled ZA, removed anything I could find in regedit, ran CCleaner and RegSeeker, and then reinstalled. Every single file that refers to Klif is back, including the one that caused all the trouble. And yet Avast is still scanning fine. Is it me…?

The thing I like about ZoneAlarm is that at the start, when it’s asking permission for programs to connect to the internet, it makes it obvious what’s trying, by giving you the name of the program rather than a set of numbers, which means you are always pretty confident as to whether you should allow something access. You can also tick a box so that you aren’t constantly told of when it’s blocked something from the internet (‘informational alerts’). Is Comodo similar?

Lisandro · 2007-11-21T00:26:26.000Z

GrahamE post:20:

The thing I like about ZoneAlarm is that at the start, when it’s asking permission for programs to connect to the internet, it makes it obvious what’s trying, by giving you the name of the program rather than a set of numbers, which means you are always pretty confident as to whether you should allow something access. You can also tick a box so that you aren’t constantly told of when it’s blocked something from the internet (‘informational alerts’). Is Comodo similar?

Can you post a screenshot of this message?

system · 2007-11-21T00:36:34.000Z

Tech post:21:

Can you post a screenshot of this message?

Also, the latest version I found (I like FileHippo!) is http://www.filehippo.com/download_comodo/ Is that the newest?

Edit: Is that picture a bit big? ;D

Lisandro · 2007-11-21T00:41:32.000Z

GrahamE post:20:

Is Comodo similar?

Comodo will log this events but won’t show the messages, as far I know.

system · 2007-11-21T00:45:44.000Z

Oh, that’s ok then. I always tick to not show them anyway. I didn’t want to be having to make choices about a set of numbers that I wouldn’t be able to interpret, that’s all. I think I might give it a go and see what it’s like. Thanks Tech.

Graham.

Lisandro · 2007-11-21T00:48:58.000Z

GrahamE post:24:

I think I might give it a go and see what it’s like. Thanks Tech.

Graham, do you use any P2P application?
If so, I do recommend using PeerGuardian to block this attacks.

system · 2007-11-21T00:52:08.000Z

No I don’t use any P2P, but thanks though.

system · 2007-11-23T01:03:28.000Z

Tech, if you’re out there…

Sorry, I know this isn’t a Comodo Forum, but I’m trying out 2.4.18.184 (so far, so good!!), and I was wondering if you’d upgraded to Comodo 3 yet, or is it best to wait for next update in case of bugs, etc…

Thanks,

Graham

Lisandro · 2007-11-23T01:21:40.000Z

GrahamE post:27:

Tech, if you’re out there…

Sorry, I know this isn’t a Comodo Forum, but I’m trying out 2.4.18.184 (so far, so good!!), and I was wondering if you’d upgraded to Comodo 3 yet, or is it best to wait for next update in case of bugs, etc…

Thanks,

Graham

Graham, on XP you can use v3 and it should work. Something (or much things) will be different. But after all you can manage.
On Vista, is a shot in the dark. I’ll test for the 10th time… but I’m becoming skeptic on Comodo. I’ve updated all network drivers from HP site… let’s try again and lose time…

DavidR · 2007-11-23T01:27:18.000Z

GrahamE post:27:

Tech, if you’re out there…

Sorry, I know this isn’t a Comodo Forum, but I’m trying out 2.4.18.184 (so far, so good!!), and I was wondering if you’d upgraded to Comodo 3 yet, or is it best to wait for next update in case of bugs, etc…

Not Tech but.

There are a couple of topics relating to comodo 3, check the General Forums, Topic list for comodo 3 in it.

There are those who would say avoid 3.0 like the plague, yet others who think it is fine. I don’t use it at all but whilst this is still early days of a new version with new features I would say it is wise to wait a little and get used to comodo on what is a stable version.

I’m doing the same with outpost pro 4.0 rather than upgrade to outpost firewall pro 2008, the latest version even though I have a lifetime license and wouldn’t have to pay for the upgrade.

system · 2007-11-23T01:33:42.000Z

Tech,

Thanks, I appreciate your time. I’ll upgrade and give it a try then. Funnily enough, as I logged off from here just now, Comodo tried to update (perhaps ‘3’ is coming anyway…). I haven’t noticed any difference when online, but my startup in Windows is definitely quicker - I’m almost glad I had the problems with ZA, which prompted me to change!

It’s a pity there’s problems on Vista…

system · 2007-11-23T01:39:54.000Z

DavidR post:29:

There are a couple of topics relating to comodo 3, check the General Forums, Topic list for comodo 3 in it.

There are those who would say avoid 3.0 like the plague, yet others who think it is fine. I don’t use it at all but whilst this is still early days of a new version with new features I would say it is wise to wait a little and get used to comodo on what is a stable version

Thanks David. I’ll check out the General Forum, and perhaps wait for a while, at least until I’ve read up about it. If the problems are Vista related, I should be okay, but as I said, I’ll read what you’ve suggested, otherwise I’ll be hassling people on the Comodo forums as well!! Thanks.

Graham

Lisandro · 2007-11-23T01:41:49.000Z

https://forums.comodo.com/bug_reports/network_driver_not_being_installed-t15197.0.html;new#new
is my nightmare…

system · 2007-11-23T01:50:24.000Z

It doesn’t look as if the Comodo Forum Members (and it’s Moderators) are quite as helpful as on the ‘A’ list Forum!

system · 2007-12-08T16:08:16.000Z

Hello People !! Yes another Newbie !! Need some tips/info regarding ZA Free and Avast Home. I already have ZA Free installed ( 3 years now) on my laptop running Wins XP SP2. Am going to uninstall Norton and switch to Avast. Question: Does ZA require shutdown before Avast install to prevent any conflicts (i’ve been reading some of the post re this)? I have no other security programs installed (yeah i know, i should !!). Any instructions to prevent conflicts with ZA and Avast would be greatly appreciated !!
If I have posted this in the wrong area of forum, sorry, and kindly redirect me if that is the case.

DavidR · 2007-12-08T16:19:39.000Z

There is no need to shut down ZA to install avast. The problem with ZA conflict was related to the Pro versions privacy function, which isn’t in the ZA free version.

NAV can be a bit of a pig to get rid of and you may need other measures, use the add remove programs to uninstall it. If you experience any remnant issues then you may need to go further.

A link worth looking at, which is a program removal tool that can remove the remnants of a number of different Norton Programs:
Removing your Norton program using SymNRT
You can also download SymNRT, a Norton uninstall tool that uninstalls all Norton 2004/2005/2006 products.

system · 2007-12-08T16:26:59.000Z

Vale2 post:34:

Hello People !! Yes another Newbie !! Need some tips/info regarding ZA Free and Avast Home. I already have ZA Free installed ( 3 years now) on my laptop running Wins XP SP2. Am going to uninstall Norton and switch to Avast. Question: Does ZA require shutdown before Avast install to prevent any conflicts (i’ve been reading some of the post re this)? I have no other security programs installed (yeah i know, i should !!). Any instructions to prevent conflicts with ZA and Avast would be greatly appreciated !!
If I have posted this in the wrong area of forum, sorry, and kindly redirect me if that is the case.

Never shut down a firewall while online! You shouldn’t have any problem installing avast with ZA. Look at my sig. below. I highly recommend Opera & Spyware Terminator along with avast & ZA (or PC Tools fw+). Another excellent program is WinPatrol.

On my desktop I use ZA, on my laptop I use PC Tools fw+.

system · 2007-12-08T16:29:41.000Z

Thanks DavdR, for the prompt reply. I’ve read about NAV being a bother to get rid of and have the link bookmarked that you mentioned (should i run into any nasties !!) .
I love my ZA free and hate the thought of getting rid of it.
I’ve read quite a bit about Avast and hope that I dont need to return to the forum for assistance but am really glad that you and so many others are available with a tremendous amount of support !!

DavidR · 2007-12-08T16:35:41.000Z

No problem, glad I could help.

Welcome to the forums.
Stick around and browse the forums, especially the sticky topics at the top of each of the forums, not to mention the avast file. They provide a wealth of information to help you get the best from avast.

system · 2007-12-08T16:42:23.000Z

Thanks Rdmaloyjr. I’ll take a look at WinPatrol. I’ve been using Firefox for over 3 years now and, well, am a loyal FF browser. I know that Opera has its plus over IE (UGH!!!) and it’s great that it’s available.
And DavidR, I will certainly take your advice on the “sticky notes”.
Thanks to you both for the info. This is the best forum that I have been on!! Quickest replies and no nasties to the Newbies !!! Cheers and hope to chat some more one of these days/nites.

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