Re: Zone Alarm problem
- From: Kayman <kaymanDeleteThis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:23:36 +0700
On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:13:57 -0700, Buddha wrote:
I've used Zone Alarm free firewall for quite some time, both on my old XP
system and my present Vista system with no problem. Suddenly, everything
I've tried to do with Zone Alarm has informed me that it is "Not a Valid
Win32 application".
I've tried reinstalling, but then I'm told that the program cannot log into
the True Vector internet service, and I should restart it in control panel.
All my attempts to do anything with this service either give me "Access
Denied", or "Could not start TrueVector Internet Monitor service on local
computer. Error 193:0xc1", whatever that means.
In the meantime, windows insists the Zone Alarm firewall is still installed,
and won't let me install a replacement. I cannot even delete the folder for
Zone Alarm in the System32 folder, even in safe mode.
What do I have to do to either get Zone Alarm working again, or finally be
rid of it and install a replacement?
The problem with badly coded 3rd party software, such as ZA, is it can be
difficult removing it from the OS completely. Often it can play havoc with
the PC.
Here is what I would do:
Try uninstalling ZA in Add or Remove Programs.
--or--
http://zonealarm.donhoover.net/uninstall.html
--or--
Revo Uninstaller
http://www.revouninstaller.com/
Reboot.
Then:
Activate and utilize the Win XP built-in Firewall; Uncheck *all* Programs
and Services under the Exception tab.
For the average homeuser, the Windows Firewall in XP does a fantastic job
at its core mission and is really all you need if you have an 'real-time'
anti-virus program, [another firewall on your router or] other edge
protection like SeconfigXP and practise safe-hex.
The windows firewall deals with inbound protection and therefore does not
give you a false sense of security. Best of all, it doesn't implement lots
of nonsense like pretending that outbound traffic needs to be monitored.
Windows XP: How to turn on your firewall.
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/firewall/xp.mspx
Educational reading:
Understanding Windows Firewall.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/internet/sp2_wfintro.mspx
Using Windows Firewall.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/winfirewall.mspx
At Least This Snake Oil Is Free.
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2007/07/19/at-least-this-snake-oil-is-free.aspx
Deconstructing Common Security Myths.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2006/05/SecurityMyths/default.aspx
Scroll down to:
"Myth: Host-Based Firewalls Must Filter Outbound Traffic to be Safe."
Exploring the windows Firewall.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2007/06/VistaFirewall/default.aspx
"Outbound protection is security theater—it’s a gimmick that only gives the
impression of improving your security without doing anything that actually
does improve your security."
In conjunction with WinXP SP2 Firewall use:
Seconfig XP 1.0
http://seconfig.sytes.net/
(http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Seconfig-XP-Download-39707.html)
Seconfig XP is able configure Windows not to use TCP/IP as transport
protocol for NetBIOS, SMB and RPC, thus leaving TCP/UDP ports 135, 137-139
and 445 (the most exploited Windows networking weak point) closed.
Educational reading for both Vista and XP users:
Managing the Windows Vista Firewall
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc510323.aspx
Routinely practice Safe-Hex.
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
Hundreds Click on 'Click Here to Get Infected' Ad
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2132447,00.asp
Good luck :)
.
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