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| 12716 | 2001-05-16 12:46:00 | Recently when looking up some data with my son as research for a project, we had the unfortunate experience of a hacker trying to access our files (symantic warned us about file problems as we had autoinoc on)& a friend suggested what had happened. I looked up your reviews as I remembered reading something about a firewall protection - the query is - by downloading something like Zonealarm, what difficulties can be involved with running/accessing any of our programs or even starting up as we have had problems in the past (mainly with virus protection programs) Any help would be greatly appreciated |
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| 12717 | 2001-05-16 13:32:00 | ...in conjunction with an OEM Nortons Antivirus software programme I have used the freeware version of ZoneAlarm for nearly 18 months without any conflicts or problems and recommend it. If you are new to using a Firewall, understanding the the programme may be a little confusing at first. However, persevere, because once configured (up and running) it *really* is 'child's play' to use. TIP: save the 'setup.exe' to a seperate directory after download and installation of the programme - just in case you need to reinstall it for any reason. |
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| 12718 | 2001-05-17 08:41:00 | I have Norton Antivirus 2000,and win 98SE, i got zonealarm and in about ten minutes someone tried to hack into my computer, and every 30 -50m min after. so I adjusted the security levelss now i dont have any hackers trying, note*** i know extremy little about computers etc. and i could use it easily. just read the manual web page! |
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| 12719 | 2001-05-17 12:35:00 | hi daniel, i'm interrested on what security settings you put zonealarm on to stop hackers trying??? | Guest (0) | ||
| 12720 | 2001-05-18 12:19:00 | Daniel, thanks for the info, could you tell me what levels you adjusted the security levels to?. I installed ZoneAlarm today (18th) and already have had 2 'bites' at my system. Larry |
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| 12721 | 2001-05-18 12:34:00 | e_name, many thanks for your response.I have installed the ZoneAlarm firewall from cd - this was made available on a cd supplied with the Australian PCUSER mag I get - very surprised when I saw what was on the cd!!. I also use Norton. Could you tell me what level of security you have set?. I installed today (18th) & have already had 2 'bites' at my system | Guest (0) | ||
| 12722 | 2001-05-18 20:54:00 | The ZoneAlarm help menu (press F1) explains that both the Local & Internet zones should be set on High. I also check the 'block server' radio buttons under the security menu as well. If you do require software to act as a server at some stage eg Norton LiveUpdate, ZoneAlarm will ask you anyway & give you the option of allowing it. Once done with your security settings, test your firewall by going to the Gibson Research site at grc.com and press the 'Test my ports' & 'Test my shields', which will give you a report on the overall security of your system. | Guest (0) | ||
| 12723 | 2001-05-19 05:09:00 | Hi John, many thanks for your reply. I have had some good responses to my query & I think yours tops it off. I visited the grc test site as you suggested & came away impressed. By the way, today alone in 1 hr, I was notified no less than 7 times about attempted access!!Now feel a lot happier!!. Thanks again Larry |
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