More firewall problems - please help

Reece · 06-27-08, 10:16 AM

Hi, I had too many problems with COMODO, for some reason even though I set some apps to not allow access everytime the apps are launched they still try to access the web, I keep getting trojans & my system is slowing down, I had no trouble with Zonealarm worked a treat! but doesnot run on SP2 or 3.
Well I had to re-ghost again and have tried Syquest, but now I can't run a network, all attemps to get it going have failed, the help files say to give access to a number of services, however most don't exist, I think that SP3 differs here & Syquest, being a few years old don't cover!

This is so frustrating, don't know where to turn!

Please Help!

STEED · 06-27-08, 10:20 AM

I've got that Firewall now and all is well, strange.

Reece · 06-27-08, 10:32 AM

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I've got that Firewall now

Syquest, ZoneAlarm, COMODO?

Tried Tiny Personal FW, but is a 30 day trial!

Is there a Zonealarm version that will run with SP3?

STEED · 06-27-08, 10:42 AM

http://www.filehippo.com/software/firewalls/

peterloo · 06-27-08, 10:43 AM

Sorry to hear that your firewall problem remains unresolved for a long time

I believe the current version of ZoneAlarm works in Windows XP SP3 perfectly, as I have installed it on my desktop and it works perfectly for a month.

COMODO is a great firewall if you can endure its large number of alerts

Skybird · 06-27-08, 12:07 PM

When being in such a situation, I do not care for wonder ful fixes and mircales anymore, but reformat and reinstall for principal reasons (for I would have lost trust in anything less).

Sorry to hear about your problems, but over here Comodo runs perfect, and very safe: so far I still wait for the first opportunity of Comodo raising a single problem. I assume the problem is not Comodo, but something with your system, and/or installation.

STEED · 06-27-08, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by peterloo

COMODO is a great firewall if you can endure its large number of alerts

Your telling me!

I just done some updating and over 200 times I clicked OK. I hope I don't go though that again as the setting was on remember my answers.

Jimbuna · 06-27-08, 02:24 PM

The best free one I have come across is the Sygate Firewall.

There is also a Pro version available if you PM me.

Skybird · 06-27-08, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

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Originally Posted by peterloo

COMODO is a great firewall if you can endure its large number of alerts

Your telling me!

I just done some updating and over 200 times I clicked OK. I hope I don't go though that again as the setting was on remember my answers.

Are you guys kidding, or haven'T you read the manual? when installing, or using new software for the very first time, rightclick the icon in the task bar and switch the "Defense + Security Levels" to "training mode". the firewall then learns how the software works or how the imnstallation is doijng - and will keep that in mind. After installation nor first run, switch back to "Safe Mode". The triggers of your false alerts will be remembered and let the software run without causing alerts. That'S why it is called "Training mode".

Note that it only affects your own software and its behavior, it does not compromise your security with incoming signals, so don't worry.

the "Firewall Security Levels" should and could be left to Custom Policy all the time.

06-27-08, 10:16 AM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,726 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	More firewall problems - please help Hi, I had too many problems with COMODO, for some reason even though I set some apps to not allow access everytime the apps are launched they still try to access the web, I keep getting trojans & my system is slowing down, I had no trouble with Zonealarm worked a treat! but doesnot run on SP2 or 3. Well I had to re-ghost again and have tried Syquest, but now I can't run a network, all attemps to get it going have failed, the help files say to give access to a number of services, however most don't exist, I think that SP3 differs here & Syquest, being a few years old don't cover! This is so frustrating, don't know where to turn! Please Help! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

06-27-08, 10:20 AM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I've got that Firewall now and all is well, strange. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

06-27-08, 10:42 AM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	http://www.filehippo.com/software/firewalls/ __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

06-27-08, 10:43 AM	#5
peterloo Commander Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 462 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Sorry to hear that your firewall problem remains unresolved for a long time I believe the current version of ZoneAlarm works in Windows XP SP3 perfectly, as I have installed it on my desktop and it works perfectly for a month. COMODO is a great firewall if you can endure its large number of alerts __________________ Romeo is here, but where is Juliet? The 中国水兵 (Chinese Sailor) in subsim

06-27-08, 12:07 PM	#6
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,650 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	When being in such a situation, I do not care for wonder ful fixes and mircales anymore, but reformat and reinstall for principal reasons (for I would have lost trust in anything less). Sorry to hear about your problems, but over here Comodo runs perfect, and very safe: so far I still wait for the first opportunity of Comodo raising a single problem. I assume the problem is not Comodo, but something with your system, and/or installation. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

06-27-08, 02:24 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The best free one I have come across is the Sygate Firewall. There is also a Pro version available if you PM me. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!