Re: WinXP SP2 and ZoneAlarm

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From: Russ (GetStuffed_at_younumpty.com)
Date: 09/07/04 

Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 16:57:08 +0100

Don't listen to all the crackpots on CNET, Microsoft have declared there is
a problem with early versions of ZoneAlarm in conjunction with Win SP2 and
advise updating to ZoneAlarm 5.1 but if you want to stick with an outdated
FireWall then don't complain when the bottom drops out of your World.

"Steve" <srhaymesslaysspam@netcast.com> wrote in message
news:uSR_c.301412$eM2.170524@attbi_s51...
> Donald McDaniel wrote:
> > On Sat, 04 Sep 2004 19:56:00 GMT, "Steve"
> > <srhaymesslaysspam@netcast.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Too All:
> >>
> >> I am reposting this as apparently, I discovered another problem with
> >> SP2 involving reformatting in Outlook Express. Hopefully, I have it
> >> fixed now.
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> > Instead of turning off part of the Security Center's facilities,
> > consider upgrading to ZoneAlarm Pro 5.1.011.000, which works very well
> > with the Windows Security Center right out of the box.
> >
> > Donald L McDaniel
> > Keep the thread intact
> > Post reply to original newsgroup
> > =======================================================
>
> Don:
>
> So what has been your experience with ZA 5.1.011.000 to date?
>
> As I said in my earlier post post, I have been running ZA for about 3
years
> and from the reviews (users) that I have read (at CNET), it sounds like I
> should stick with 4.5.594.000. In the time that I have used ZA, I have
seen
> when then come out with a new version that has lots of bugs.
>
> Any additional comments are appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
>
>
>

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  • Re: WinXP SP2 and ZoneAlarm
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  • Re: WinXP SP2 and ZoneAlarm
    ... Donald McDaniel wrote: ... >> SP2 involving reformatting in Outlook Express. ... > with the Windows Security Center right out of the box. ... and from the reviews that I have read, ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
  • Re: WinXP SP2 and ZoneAlarm
    ... Donald McDaniel wrote: ... >> SP2 involving reformatting in Outlook Express. ... > with the Windows Security Center right out of the box. ... and from the reviews that I have read, ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: WinXP SP2 and ZoneAlarm
    ... a problem with early versions of ZoneAlarm in conjunction with Win SP2 and ... advise updating to ZoneAlarm 5.1 but if you want to stick with an outdated ... > Donald McDaniel wrote: ... >> with the Windows Security Center right out of the box. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: WinXP SP2 and ZoneAlarm
    ... a problem with early versions of ZoneAlarm in conjunction with Win SP2 and ... advise updating to ZoneAlarm 5.1 but if you want to stick with an outdated ... > Donald McDaniel wrote: ... >> with the Windows Security Center right out of the box. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)