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[PeggyB]

Have a small issue with ZA. I just reinstalled it after finding through some test (Broni posted) that MS Firewall isn't working. After installing ZA, it keeps locking up my internet connection when I go away from computer for to long.
I have had it set to on and off (Automatic Lock) that doesn't make any difference.
I have set it to lock after 90 mins. of inactivity and to allow pass-lock programs to access the internet.
No matter where I set it when I come back to my computer I can't access the internet unless I disable ZA.

Any ideas of what I'm doing wrong? Below is how it is set right now.

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[Larry(ne)]

Peggy I had so much trouble with zone alarm I got rid of it and put in free version of Kerio,It's the smoothest running fire wall I ever used .Never had a problem with it

[bobc]

Peggy, I also had a lot of trouble with ZA. Used it for 2yrs trouble free. Must have been an update that went array.
Using Sygate now but the free one has no updates.
Will take a look at Larrys Kerio

[rob]

I still use ZA on all rigs except work lappy, as the co wants Sygate. But I still use ZA v 4.5. Never a problem. The worst is I have to say remind me in 60 days on the upgrade popup. This isn't a problem to me as I am getting it F-R-E-E (my fav word) ! I tried a newer version once and hated all the extra crap they threw in, so I remain a v 4.5 fan. rob

[PeggyB]

That's great guys, but you didn't put a link for Kerio...... I will settle for anything at this point except ZA.

[dobhar]

Played with Zone Alarm in the past and grew to dislike it. I have also played with Sygate Free but since Symantec bought it out and killed it...

Symantec said:

Important Notice: Effective November 30th, 2005 all Sygate personal firewall products will be discontinued. This does not affect Sygate's Enterprise firewall and endpoint compliance products, which will still be updated and supported.

I started looking at other programs.

I have Webroot's Personal Firewall on my main rig and on my Laptop I'm running Sunbelt's Kerio Personal Firewall. I did have to pay for both but the price was good as I got both at reduced prices.

Both rigs are Stealth at Steve Gibson's site.

I am leaning towards Sunbelt's Kerio mainly because of the price...$19.00 US (if you purchased it before March 31st, like I did, you could have gotten it for $14.95 US) and it is a proven piece of software (back when it was Kerio Firewall). Another nice thing with SKPF is that you can download the software and try it fully functionable for 30 days then it reverts to the free version which is not so bad.

I have no issues with Webroot's Firewall other than it is one of the new kids on the block and the price $29.95 US.

[PeggyB]

I have uninstalled ZA and downloaded and installed Kerio. I have a 30 day trial and if I like it will purchase it then.
Thanks for the help....

[dobhar]

Peggy...don't forget that the 30 day fully func. Kerio turns into the free version so there is no rush to buy after the 30 days are up as it will still work... :)

[PeggyB]

Thanks will remember that. One question??????How do I know it is working? I went to that Steve Gibson testing page and after testing it said firewall was pentrated. It doesn't have many settings to change to ensure that it is working.

[dobhar]

Hi Peggy...

What GRC test said you were penetrated???

- File Sharing test?
- Common Ports test?
- All Service ports test?
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Please note that along with the software Firewall I am running the hardware firewall from my Linksys router...

My "File Sharing" test...


My "Common Ports" test...


My "All Service Ports" test...


LeakTest result...

[PeggyB]

This is where I went to do the test:
http://grc.com/lt/leaktest.htm


This is the results............I didn't get a screen that ask me yes or no.
If you know how Kerio should be setup please tell me and I'll gladly do it.

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[PeggyB]

Did the test through DCOMbobulator and I got this:

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[PeggyB]

It didn't ask me Yes or No........all I got was what you see posted above. I did not get the other screens that ya'll posted.

[dobhar]

That is only the Leaktest...You need to run the scans from https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 ...

- click on the proceed button.
- You will now be at the "Shields UP" services page...click on the following tests one at a time...let the test run then go on to the next...
* File Sharing test
* Common Ports test
* All Service ports test

*EDIT*...my Leaktest pic is the wrong one...Leaktest was stopped before it could even run...Good ole BOCLean...I will post the correct one when I get home tonight...

[PeggyB]

Got it.......went there and done the test. Here is results:

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[dobhar]

Peggy...

We are missing data...their not complete...look at mine then look at yours...

- Missing after Port 80 on the 2nd pic
- missing everything before port 288 on the 3rd pic

[Smokey]

dobhar, on Apr 3 2006, 01:14 PM, said:

*EDIT*...my Leaktest pic is the wrong one...Leaktest was stopped before it could even run...Good ole BOCLean...I will post the correct one when I get home tonight...

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I see what you mean about BOClean with this leak test Kent, it's one of my favorites.......

[PeggyB]

Dobhar.....it was ALL green, just like yours. I just didn't know how to capture the whole pic.