Re: WinXP SP2 and ZoneAlarm Firewall

From: Alan (tempuser_at_vacationmail.com)
Date: 09/05/04 

Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2004 16:13:46 -0700

Steve wrote:

> 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
>
On the main screen of the Security Center, there is a link to
Change The Way The Security Center Alerts Me. Did you click on
it and change the setting for Firewall Alerts to none by
unchecking the button?

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