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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 12:02 pm
Me too!
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 1:19 pm
uh oh. I have version 5.0.590.015 so far I haven't experienced any problems. But I just upgraded to this new version of zonealarm on May 26..3 days ago! DANG DANG. Is it safe to leave it as it doesn't appear to be causing conflicts with my particular setup, Dra??
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 1:28 pm
Jan, that's why I suggested if you are experiencing any problems. If things are working ok, I wouldn't bother tempting fate by downgrading. You may never have any problems. The same advice for any other ZoneAlarm users that have upgraded and not had problems. Just know there is an option to consider if you do start experiencing strange problems with your internet access. Hope this helps.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 2:03 pm
One of the things I found with the upgraded version, but it was just annoying, not fatal - when I granted permission for access of various programs, AND I checked the box to remember this response for next time, it was not remembering and was asking me every time. And like I say, I had more freeze-ups than normal since I downloaded the upgrade but never associated it with the Zone Alarm upgrade. Of course, now that I have the old system back on, it asks me every now and then if I want to upgrade.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 3:08 pm
Juju, next time it asks, change the number to 60 and it won't ask you for 60 days.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 4:51 pm
Oh! Cool, Ladytex! I will do that.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 7:31 am
Computergurus, I hope you can help. I haven't been able to access certain websites that I used to visit with no problem. This is occuring on both my laptop and main computer. One of the sites is www.wireimage.com, as an example. It will give me the "can't find the page" deal. There are a few more websites other than this one and I know it is on my end that the trouble is occuring. Also, on my computer, I'm having Wtoolsa problems. What is Wtoolsa? My son also cannot connect to his PS2 Play on line for the last few days so I'm thinking I need to call Cox for assistance. Can I run Trojunhunter, spybot, zonealarm, spysweeper and adaware along with avg 6.0 on the same computer? Thanks for any help with this.
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 8:05 am
Ddr: I would recommend contacting your service provider (Cox?) and have then see if the sites are accessible from the helpdesk even. I recently encountered a similar problem and I believe the problem was in an internet hub somewhere on the east coast. I could only reach a particular site through either an anonymous service or by disconnecting my cablemodem and using a dialup which was on a different internet route. I would have to suspect the same problem causing you to not be able to get to wireimages is likely why your son's PS2 can't connect. As far as the programs you mention, you should not have any problems running them all on your computer. The only possible problem you might encounter is not enough memory for them all. I use most all of those programs myself but do not have any of them setup to 'monitor' other then ZoneAlarm & Norton Antivirus. Hope this helps.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 8:14 am
Thanks Dra!!!!! You are the best! I'm going to call Cox right now. Is Wtoolsa a program, spyware or part of this problem?
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Amchess
Member
08-27-2002
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 8:51 am
Re the Lexmark printer sliding the cartridge over to the edge (hard, ouch)several days ago, mine did the same thing. I called Lexmark and they were very helpful. He said to "twang" the wire like you play a guitar, then try again. It worked the first time. Some how I had gotten it slightly off kilter.
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 9:32 am
Ddr: Back around May 19th, Wtoolsa was discussed and we determined it could be causing some problems. If you look in the Archives through May 20, 2004, you will see some discussion from there forward. It is part of a package called 'Wintools' and should probably be removed if you don't have a specific need for it. Hope this helps.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 11:13 am
Thanks Amchess...what wire do you twang??... the wide ribbon like one???? (BTW, I was really lucky as leaving it shut down and unplugged for three days also worked for some weird reason...but just in case it happens again I will remember what you said)
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 12:02 pm
Thanks Dra! I didn't realize anyone else had that problem. I should have checked archives. I called Cox and they thought it might be Zone Alarm, so I uninstalled it and installed it again. Voila! I can get on those websites. I told my son to unplug his ps2, wait 30 seconds and then plug it back in. It worked! I am now God of Computers and all Technical Things in my house!!! Thanks for your help!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 2:59 pm
Ddr, did you see Ladytex's post about the new ZoneAlarm update causing problems for folks? It was yesterday or day before in this thread. Some of us uninstalled the latest ZoneAlarm version and went back to the earlier version. Draheid posted a couple download links.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 3:17 pm
Juju, I had read the posts about ZoneAlarm but hadn't really thought that was the problem cause it wasn't doing the same thing to me. I did end up using the link Dra posted. Thanks!
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Amchess
Member
08-27-2002
| Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 1:59 pm
The thinnish wire that the cartridge slides back and forth on. And it's just a gentle "pluck" of it. Now I have BIG probs. I think I have to reinstall factory settings. I did a back up and all hell broke loose. Everything I have can be replaced anyway, (I hope!)
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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 11:14 am
It's me again... (Sorry.. ) Tell me what you think of this. I called our phone company to take off caller id on our second line. Of course, like usual they try and talk you into getting DSL. For $1 more than I'm already paying for dial-up (23.99 for two separate accounts) I can get the 256K DSL pkg, with modem rental, unlimited, and the modem has 4 wireless connections. Do you think this will be an ok choice for us, considering we've been ok with dial-up for so long? They waived the activation fee too. Will this be good enough for me to see Big brother better this year? I asked if there was any extra charge if you went over a certain amount of band width or whatever (something I thought I heard happened to someone here..) and they said no. I've been putting this off, but it won't actually cost me any more money a month, once we cancel the dial up service. How often does DSL go out? This is Qwest service. Any good or bad thoughts on them? Geesh, I hate when stuff like this happens. Usually I'm really good at saying "NO", but this is something I've been wanting to try. They also said no "punishment" if we cancel after 30 days. PS.. THANKS!!
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 12:12 pm
Mygetaway: After a bit of research, the price you were quoted sounds like a very good deal, compared to other options offered by Qwest (options such as selecting your own ISP for service and only purchasing basic DSL service from Qwest). I would encourage you to consider the offer, however, be sure to get every detail about the requirements of this offer. For example, what does it mean when they say "$26.99 a month with a Qwest home phone package (ISP: MSN)". What exactly is the 'home phone package' and what is the cost for that package? Also ask questions about what is included with the wireless package. I suspect you may encounter the need for additional equipment to enable more computers to connect wirelessly to the setup. Overall, I think you would be very happy with DSL instead of much slower dialup service. Also, have you explored the availability of cablemodem service in your area? You may find comparable cost of service with much higher speeds, if it is available in your area. Hope this helps. If they tell you anything you don't understand, please let feel free to ask here.
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 12:24 pm
Mygetaway: I forgot to mention another thing to consider. If you were able to go with Cable internet service, you should consider possibly disconnecting the second phone line unless you need it for something other then computer access. If you can disconnect that, you could 'apply' the cost savings to cover any difference in price for cable internet. Just a thought, FWIW.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 12:27 pm
Actually Dra, if MYGETAWAY gets DSL , she can still remove that second line and actually end up SAVING money each month, can't she?
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 12:59 pm
lol, Jan, you caught me - I'm still in the mindset of having a 2nd line for the DSL just in case there are problems because it can be used as a backup dialup. DSL has gotten considerably more reliable since it was first introduced so I suppose you're right there too. Sorry MGA, I should have made that observation too. 
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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 1:34 pm
Hi Dra.. We already have the Qwest phone package, so we're all set there. I asked the guy if we would need anything more, and he said no, but I wonder about that too. He said there was free 24 hr tech support.. so we'll see. I'd love to get rid of the second phone line, but because I'm disabled, I sometimes need it to reach DH when he's in other parts of the house. However, I guess we could consider walkie talkies, but he's a very sound sleeper. He has a habit of falling asleep out on the couch. Sometimes even the phone doesn't wake him.. The modem is supposed to be here Friday, and the DSL will be "online" on Tuesday. Thanks again. I wish I could "pay" you for all your wonderful advice.. You're well worth it!
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 3:24 pm
Hi, I have a question about Spybot, which I downloaded a few days ago because my computer (Windows 98; dial-up) was giving me fits. The Spybot has done a great job of cleaning things up, but now it never finishes a scan. Somewhere along the way, it stops and gives me an "Error during check" message. I have checked their FAQs and their dictionary, but I don't see this particular problem listed. Has anyone else had this trouble with Spybot? Should I be concerned?
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 3:28 pm
Vee: You may want to restart your computer in 'Safe Mode' and run SpyBot. Occasionally there are spyware programs that are running and can't be dealt with by SpyBot because of that. In Safe Mode, only the essential processes are running and that gives SpyBot a better chance of getting everything. If that doesn't work, you may want to uninstall and reinstall spybot and try again. Hope this helps.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 3:42 pm
Gosh you're fast, Dra, thanks...that's what I'll do.
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