Posts Tagged ‘access’

Does COMODO Firewall Pro free edition already know some programs?

I recently switched from ZoneAlarm Free edition to Comodo Pro Free Firewall. But it has only asked for applications to access the internet a couple of times in 72 hours. Is this because it is not functioning properly or because it already has a list of safe applications pre-installed. I like the firewall, so if [...]

What free anti virus/firewall program do you recommend down loading?

I have Avast but am not sure it has firewall protection. I like Avast, but not being able to access msn hotmail is a pain. Chosen Answer: If you need both Virus scanner and firewall, then the Comodo firewall http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html is the top contender. Use it in combo mode (Antivirus/Firewall) at installation. The firewall itself [...]

what should I do if I get an error message every time I try to download an anti-virus?

Every time I try to download an anti-virus, I get an error message. I have tried AV Pro, Norton Anti-virus. The download goes fine, and then when I try to install I get an error. What can I do? Why am I getting an install error, even with different programs? First I get a separate [...]

How to block website using zonealarm?

How to block website using zonealarm I want to block access to some website, I don’t want my family member to go there. Chosen Answer: why use zonealarm? just use your router settings(most routers can block a website..refer to the user manual) or consider the windows hosts file: open this file using notepad %windir%\system32\drivers\etc\hosts %windir% [...]

My Zonealarm Security Suite Pro Vector service keeps shutting down with errors. How do i fix it?

I mean, windows shuts down the protection to the internet. This morning, I woke up, and I had no access to nothing. I couldnt even shutdown. I had to just, push the power button. So how do I fix this Vector problem? Oh, I just finished an spyware scan and I had a couple High [...]

ZoneAlarm Pro 6 (no Internet on network)?

I have recently installed ZoneAlarm Pro 6 and my network can share files but I cannot access the internet on my networked computer… I set the IP adress in the trusted zone.. Any ideas why? Chosen Answer: De-install and reinstall with default settings. I do know what You exactly altered , sorry. And do not [...]

What is a good setting for ZoneAlarm Free firewall?

Internet Zone Security and Trusted Zone Security….. what levels of protection I should use??? for surfing web, IM and sometimes using BitComet Chosen Answer: Default settings will do,then when a program wants access to the Internet you can “allow or deny” the same for trusted zones by: alf_hart2000 on: 31st March 08

How do I make UltraVNC and ZoneAlarm play nice?

Man, I’ve been happy without a firewall for years now and I’m not convinced I even need one. But I digress. I have VNC server and ZoneAlarm Personal running at home. In ZoneAlarm, I added my work computer’s IP address to my “trusted zone”, plus I also gave WinVNC “trusted access” and “trusted server” status. [...]

Should I ditch ZoneAlarm and get a different firewall?

ZoneAlarm blocks my access to internet when firewall is on ‘high’ setting. Does allow access to internet when firewall is on ‘medium’ setting. Is ZoneAlarm firewall safe enough on ‘medium’ – or should I get another firewall? Chosen Answer: Overnight the geniuses at Microsoft Corp. automatically applied KB951748 to my MS Windows XP OS. That [...]