WinXP SP2 and ZoneAlarm Firewall

From: Steve (srhaymesslaysspam_at_netcast.com)
Date: 09/04/04 

Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2004 19:40:32 GMT

Too All:

I just installed WinXP SP2 by way of the CD that I ordered for free from MS.
So far, the only problem that I have is with ZoneAlarm.

I am running ZA 4.5.594.000 as the reviews that I have read on the latest
version are unfavorable. I have been using ZA for about 3 years.

I am also behind a hardware firewall, so ZA is mainly for monitoring
programs (or adware/spyware/trojans) that are trying to phone home (which
has helped me in the past). From what I have read the WinXP SP2 firewall
does this capability.

Following instructions from my PC manufacturer (Dell):

Turn Windows Firewall Off
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1090192&c=us&l=en&s=gen&cs=#step1

and

How Do I Prevent Microsoft® Security Center® from Giving Me Warnings When it
Doesn't Recognize My Firewall Software?
 http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1089839&c=us&l=en&s=gen&cs=I have done the following:Control Panel -> Security Center -> Firewall -> OffandControl Panel -> Security Center -> Firewall Recommendations -> I have afirewall solution that I'll monitor myselfNOW THE PROBLEMThe Security Center is NOT remembering this setting and ever time that Istart my PC:1) I get a warning balloon message from the Security Center2) ZA's startup hangs until I dismiss this message3) Control Panel -> Security Center -> Firewall Recommendations -> I havea firewall solution that I'll monitor myself - is unchecked and I have tocheck it again.NOW THE QUESTIONS:1) Does anyone know how to fix this problem by the GUI?2) Does anyone know how to fix this problem by editing the Registry?Thanks,Steve

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