Zonealarm....

[Skweeky]

Ok....this probably has been asked before, and yes, I did use the searchfunction, but I didn't exactly find a solution to my problem.

I installed zonealarm pro, and just chose the default configuration, so what the computer suggest.... Problem is,when I run the firewall and I'm on the internet, I can only view the google website, but not other websites, like this, or hotmail, etc....

I'm probably doing something really really stupid, but I'd appreciate it if someone can enlighten me :)

oh yeah, I use Windows XP, if that makes any difference.

Thank you

[james_bond_rulez]

i am gonna share my experience with zonealarm with you

rule of thumb: firewalls can really be a bitch when it comes to accessing stuff on the internet or if you are running services on your computer.

my advice is, get yourself a really good hardware router and use that to improve your computer security.

running ftp with zonealarm is just impossible. there are TONS of stuff to configure. frankly if you want all the hassle, just uninstall the firewall altogether.

[Skweeky]

thanks for the advice, but for now, I'd like to keep zonealarm anyway. Any other suggestions?


I really should get this ' i'm stupid' t-shirt or something. Lol, maybe they can include it on the k-lite gear :lol:

[exeus]

can you actually use google to search? i am guessing that you have disallowed ie from getting onto the net and are veiwing a cached google if this is so then im sorry i cant be more helpfull here it has been along time since i have used zlm find the tab with programs and make sure ie has permtion to get onto the net ie no x either a ? or tick is what should be there

[Skweeky]

:D Thank you, it works now :D

[exeus]

no probs mate :)

[Skweeky]

when I turn off program controll.. :wacko:


grrrrr, I hate software installations

[LTJBukem]

Although. You really should enable program control. It'll alert you if any trojans or ad/spyware try to access the net, and also if you have any :ph34r: software installed which you don't want to call home.

I've got ZA Pro and it works great. Set program control to medium, this'll make programs ask for permission. Under the program wizard preconfigure your browser and components - this'll allow essential services such as generic host process for win 32 services.

[exeus]

goto the programs tab and mark the things u r not sure of with a "?" stop then restart all your internet apps eg ie outlook messenger one by one takeing care wether you click yes or no and wether you click rember this next time

[exeus]

"generic host process for win 32 services" i have that set not to be able to get onto the net...

[Skweeky]

ok, guys, thanks, it works perfect now :D



free hugs for everyone!!!

[exeus]

:D

[LTJBukem]

What is "Generic Host Process for Win32 Services?!?" (http://www.blackviper.com/AskBV/tech4.htm) taken from Black Vipers site.

My understanding is that most ISP's require this to provide a connection. Mind you, if it's causing you no problems the that's great. :) Are you in the UK? If so, what ISP?

[exeus]

Originally posted by LTJBukem@25 September 2003 - 14:25
What is "Generic Host Process for Win32 Services?!?" (http://www.blackviper.com/AskBV/tech4.htm) taken from Black Vipers site.

My understanding is that most ISP's require this to provide a connection. Mind you, if it's causing you no problems the that's great. :) Are you in the UK? If so, what ISP?
yer nah i have no probs at all with it disabled with either servers or clients and no sorry mate i live in Australia

[osahri316]

the only thing i can think of is that the automatic internet lock is on.
open zone alarm, then click the program control tab.
if the automatic lock is on, turn it off.
that's all the advise i have but good luck. ;) :)

[LTJBukem]

Erm, i think she got it sorted mate. Like over an hour ago......... ;)