Re: Problems uninstalling Zone Alarm free version

From: bassbag (bassbag@bodybags.dragon.wales)
Date: 06/27/02 

From: "bassbag" <bassbag@bodybags.dragon.wales>
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 22:04:04 +0100

"Jim Cleveland" <jclevel1@(spambytes)rochester.rr.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Sven Pran" <no.direct@mail.please> wrote in message
> news:GdHS8.116$HR.1970@news4.ulv.nextra.no...
> > "Jim Cleveland" <jclevel1@(spambytes)rochester.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:cfGS8.70434$GY.26172141@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
>
> >
> > My best advice is to run a Norton Utilities system check and have NU
> > repair your registry.
> >
> > Sven
> >
> >
>
> That didn't work. I ran Norton Windoctor, and had it automatically repair
> the defective Active X and Registry entries pertinent to Zone Alarm.
>
> I then rebooted; No more vsdata95.vxd prompt, however I had NO internet
> connectivitity. I could use Winipcfg to release and renew my IP number,
but
> none of my software could get any internet access. It was like the ZA
> Internet Lock was permanently on.
>
> I then used Norton Windoctor to UNDO the repairs. The program indicated
> the undo operation was successful, but STILL no internet connectivity.
>
> I reinstalled Zone Alarm, and now my internet connectivity is restored.
> Question is; HOW do you get rid of this bug-prone mess? I'd only heard
> good things about ZA, but this is the second time I've tried it and ended
up
> with a disaster.
>
> I could NEVER recommend this firewall. Sorry, ZA.
>
>
> Jim
>
Im pretty certain that you must disable the true vector services before
trying to uninstall ZA.Its a long time since I had ZA (3 yrs) , but I think
the option to disable this is in the preferences there somewhere.
me 

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