  MattAll noise, no signal.Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
kudos:12 |  People still use this?
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join:2007-06-12
Brooklyn, NY | Re: People still use this? I was surprised too, 'people still use this app?' I said outloud just now. But apparently, yep. I used to use it back when I was on Win '98 and it was light and very effective but from what I hear it's pretty bloated now. | |
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| | MadtownPremium
join:2008-04-26
Madera, CA | Re: People still use this? I used ZA up until Tuesday afternoon, well last night I decided to switch over to Comodo and try that out for a while. | |
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| | | | | Re: People still use this? Free version is not bloated. Works fine. Microsoft is the problem. Get linux. Industrial strength firewall, easy easy to configure - most DSL transceivers (modems) have this firewall installed (IP Tables). Tivo works real good too, right? Linux inside!! | |
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| | | LOL, yes. I run 2 software-based firewalls (one is ZA), plus the router and a good anti-virus program that is set to scan my full system daily. You can never be too careful using the Internet. View it as a big door to a room containing your most valuable possessions. Put good locks + multiple deadbolts on it. Then keep in mind that you're still not safe.  | |
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 ·RoadRunner Cable
·Time Warner Cable
 ·AT&T Southwest
| Re: People still use this? Well, using your analogy, you can put as many deadbolts as you like on a "door" but the lock is only as good as the frame and door holding the two in place. The door/frame can fail with the lock being in perfect condition.
But as you stated,
said by voipdabbler:Then keep in mind that you're still not safe. | |
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| BPremium,MVM
join:2000-10-28 | The early versions are STILL great. I continue to use ZoneAlarm Free 2.6.362 all day, every day, on multiple XP computers. Never a problem. Different software, service packs, different VPNs, sleeping laptops, roaming networks; it just works.
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 CudniLa Merma - VigiladoPremium,MVM
join:2003-12-20
Someshire
kudos:13 | Zone Alarm has subsequently fixed the problem and yet looking at thread, the carnage continues with people removing the MS update, removing ZA, reducing security in ZA
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| | No problems aside from this I've been using it for about a month with no problems (aside from this which was quickly fixed). I tried Comodo, but it would prompt me for the silliest things, like saving a file from Firefox or IE.
Aside from this issue, I never experienced any problems nor has it slowed down my system. | |
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 evilghostPremium
join:2003-11-22
Springville, AL
1 edit | Update the rule? If the issue is caused by DNS source-port randomization why not simply create a rule to allow egress UDP with SRC PORT 'any' to UDP dport 53, or is ZA so luser friendly that this cannot be done? | |
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|  DataDocMy avatar looks like me, if I was 2D.Premium
join:2000-05-14
Greenville, NC | Re: Update the rule? 95% of users don't know what you just said. | |
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| | ebubman
join:2002-01-17
Mechanicsburg, PA Reviews:
 ·Verizon FiOS
·Comcast
| Re: Update the rule? said by DataDoc:95% of users don't know what you just said. LOL. agree. have been a computer user since way back in the days of the prototypical ibm pc xt & at & i don't have a clue what he/she said.......bub | |
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join:2001-01-03
Chicago, IL
·EarthLink
·AT&T Midwest
| said by evilghost:If the issue is caused by DNS source-port randomization why not simply create a rule to allow egress UDP with SRC PORT 'any' to UDP dport 53, or is ZA so luser friendly that this cannot be done? That can be done quite easily. | |
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|  caffeinatorComing soon to a cup near you..Premium
join:2005-01-16
WA, USA
kudos:2
2 edits | Yup, I've had that nearly that same rule for my 8signs for a long time now. Both Windows (XPpro, win2k) boxes use it, and the rest are Linux and don't need it.
I updated using the MS patch, and thanks to 8signs and some common sense..everything is just peachy.
I liked ZA back in v. 2.6 I think it was..then I learned how to use rules-based FW's and never looked back.
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| | A pain in the arse! We got flooded with calls here at the Cogeco Cable call centre yesterday due to this. Seems everyone with ZoneAlarm was affected but changing the security level slider to medium fixed it for everyone I spoke to. I'm glad to hear they got a patch out already.
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| | zone alarm free rocks Every computer that I have put Zone Alarm on has ran great with no problems. I do wish the updates weren't so big as they were never as big as they are now. They used to be like 10-15 MB and now they are like 45 mb. | |
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| | Zonealarm works fine. It bugged up because it noticed some windows files didn't pass crc check anymore (which is probably good, because if it wasn't MS that did it, it would of meant they were compromised).
They released a fix withing 36 hours, thats not too shabby.
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1 edit | OMG i put the blame on those jokers who wants to destroy the world by their programs/softwares or whatever the hell they use that we still need to buy AV and FW (or atleast download those to be safe).
great work jokers.
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join:2002-05-18
Gilbertsville, PA | za zone alarm is worthless and all it does is slow down your box. | |
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