I have version 4.7 running on Windows XP Home Edition in a Gateway Solo 1450 laptop. The program requires several starts before the program box finally stays open. It interrupts after the memory test. Furthermore, the drop down menu leaves a shadow of itself after clicking on it (i.e. settings). While it is running it does this on those of other programs too. For example, any window open with multiple cascading widows in Internet Explorer or Control Panel. (I am running version 6.0). I thought changing the skin would solve this, but the problem is back. Gateway supplied me with the latest video driver, but that has not helped. Does anyone know how to fix this problem without my having to restart the computer?
Will any of the possible solutions posted here help?
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=22698.0
Maybe there is a solution there. When I am running Avast automatically, Kerio is also running. It is discouraging to see so many with the same problem. I hope someone in this topic has a solution. Thanks.
Maybe there is a solution there. When I am running Avast automatically, Kerio is also running. It is discouraging to see so many with the same problem. I hope someone in this topic has a solution. Thanks.
Unfortunately, it is an Avast and Kerio conflict. I had to go back a few versions of Kerio and fixed it. I went to the Kerio website but I couldn’t really find anything on it.
Hi Testy, Just reading your post about going back a few on your kerio. Would you advise me to or just wait? I also have avast, which I have really liked until now but am sure getting dismayed with Kerio & avast. I am to the point I don’t know what to do. I would change my firewall to something else but had heard that kerio was so good. I am or was, almost ready to pay for it but think I will wait. I hate to have to stop to reboot after everytime I try to go into avast because of those what ever they are’s left on my screen. It’s even happening now on other things as well.
Anyone got any ideas what’s next? What else is a good firewall?
Thanks All!
Gemini Rose
I have been using Kerio because it doesn’t seem to be such a resource hog as ZA. I was also temporarily using AVG but I didn’t feel as secure with it. I like the Webshield on Avast. Just go here and select an older version of Kerio.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_kerio_personal_firewall/?468
I’m going to wait for the next Kerio update and try again soon. I’m sure they will fix it.
I’ve give up on Kerio too… I did not have this issue with avast but Comodo is giving me the same protection with much less trouble…
http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests.php
http://www.thefreecountry.com/security/firewalls.shtml
http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/#onlinescanners
And tons of avast forums threads…
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=22742.0;topicseen
Thanks for the good info guys! It’s really appreciated. I have so enjoyed my Avast, I’ve been using it for almost a year. I also used to use AVG but like the web shields also.
Guess I won’t give up yet! I like what I have & hate to start over. Just getting a little discouraged, but that hasn’t stopped me in the past. I haven’t had many problems since I got my computer. I’ve had a couple of them in the 5 years since I first entered this world of wonder. What would we do without them? Anyway, thanks to all of you. Love this forum too. Lots of good help
Gemini Rose
Just installed the Comodo Firewall. thought I would give it a try.
Feel free to ask for help if you need 8)
Forgive the duplicate post from yesterday. I am inspecting all the threads and will probably uninstall Kerio to see if that helps. I would not go back to Zone Alarm. Its new version has problems that seem beyond repair. The Check Update button does not return an answer and there is no information on how to fix it.
I will also switch to Comodo. I am tired of shutting down Kerio to get rid of the shadow and accessing my Avast startup box
Thanks for the information.
Ro Ro 8)
The free options would be Comodo, Jetico, Sygate and even Outpost free…
This is certainly an active forum even if it does not pinpoint the problem. Let me state what I did so far based on similar topics. alanrf suggested that the problem may be in Settings and Appearance. igor stated that it may be due to a bug in Windows. The Microsoft Newsgroup pages have so many problems that it is too difficult to obtain help there. One of Microsoft’s Vice Presidents was so rude in his email to me that I am ready to design a new system without Microsoft. Eddy suggested a repair of Avast. The problem is still not fixed and I still have to shut down to get rid of a left-over. Next I will uninstall Kerio.
I just deactivated Kerio and I experienced no problems with drop down menus. The problem did not occur in Avast. The menus in Internet Explorer and the programs in the system tray no longer display as light and transparent as they did with just Avast active. So, I concur with those who say that the most recent version of Kerio is the problem. However, for Comodo users, they also have a competing antivirus program as well which may draw users away from Avast. What about running Avast with just Windows Firewall? After all, cable requires a router which is also suppose to offer firewall protection.
The Comodo AV is no match for avast or even close at this time it is just out of beta (pre 1.0 release version)I believe but very much still in development.
Comodo AntiVirus 1.1 beta, all subsequent beta versions and the final release version will each be available free to both home and business users
The person who called XP’s fire_all a firewall should be hung, drawn, quartered, shot and given a good kicking for good measure. A firedoor that only protects you from fire from one side isn’t a firedoor. The XP fire_all doesn’t provide protection against unauthorised outbound internet connections.
Any malware that manages to get past your defences will have free reign to connect to the internet to either download more of the same, pass your personal data (user names, passwords, keylogger retrieved data, etc.) or open a backdoor to your computer, so outbound protection is essential.
Until that update of Kerio a week or so ago, I had no problems with the firewall. I was perfectly happy with it. Of all the firewalls, I think ZA is the easiest to use. Everything is self explanatory. No need to spend hours reading faq sheets and other bull with ZA. My problem was with its use of resources, it took forever to load when the computer was rebooted. Kerio, took a little more time to get used to the way it went about doing things, many trips to its website and reading over faq sheets. I finally worked it all out. Comodo on the other hand is confusing, I “did” read the faq sheets and read over the website before installing. Didn’t explain itself very well. After many hours searching on its website I discover it has a pre-approved list of programs Comodo has determined is safe for access to internet. I’m a little confused IE was pre-approved but Outlook Express isn’t. I also don’t like the way you have to open Comodo. When it opens, you have to go to a Comodo Launch Pad, the hit another button to open the interface where you can check setting or do anything else you might need to do. Annoying. My 2 cents for what it’s worth.
I did uninstall Kerio and install Comodo Free Firewall. Everything is working fine now.
I haven’t found Comodo a problem at all so far.
Also it certainly won’t encourage me giving up my Avast for Comodo Antivirus. :o
Avast is definitely my antivirus of choice.
BTW, I had been having a problem with my graphics program and that has been solved too; although I can’t imagine what one had to do with the other.
Good Luck!
Ro Ro 8)
I have no wish to appear defensive (or reason to do so) but I hope that harlemnocturn will understand that the majority of us participating in this forum are fellow avast users.
For most of us, we do not have the resources to emulate exactly (if it be known - often sketchy in this forum) the user’s environment - so we are just fellow users trying to help.
It seems that user participation may have pinpointed the issue but I will confess a disappointment with the contribution of the avast team to this issue - and leave it at that (though noting that the avast folks are entitled to summer vacations with their families too).
On firewalls - risking the wrath of someone I much respect (Hi David!) I am continuing the four month experiment I started on my new machine just using Windows XP Firewall (even though I understand and largely agree with the oft stated viewpoint of DavidR).
I rather agree with the summary of testy. Most of those I support are on ZoneAlarm - cos it is easy to understand. I tried Comodo but it was not something I feel comfortable trying to get those I support to use.
I think the one I really want to use is Outpost - but that is just the geek in me and it seems to offer the most information and flexibility of reporting interface conditions that I want.