Avast 4.6 Home Edition doesn't seem compatible with Freedom Firewall 4.2.0.65496
O/S Windows XP/Personal - Service Pack 2
Broadband/Cable Modem, No Router
Browser - Microsoft IE 6.0.2900.2180
Can't establish internet connection when firewall is running. No problem establishing an internet connection after shutting down the firewall.
While launching IE with firewall running, the # of open connections shown in firewall skyrocket from 25 to between 1,500-2,000.
In Firewall:
avast: Allowed
avast01: Allowed
Avast! Web Scanner: Allowed
Avast! e-Mail Scanner Service: Allowed
In Task Manager:
ashDisp.exe
ashMaiSv.exe
ashServ.exe
ashWebSv.exe
ashwUpdSv.exe
Error Message:
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The page cannot be displayed
There is a problem with the page you are trying to reach and it cannot be displayed.
Please try the following:
Click the Refresh button, or try again later.
Open the Web site home page, and then look for links to the information you want.
If you believe you should be able to view this directory or page, please contact the Web site administrator by using the e-mail address or phone number listed on the Web site home page.
HTTP 504 - Gateway timeout
avast! Web Proxy
When the server, while acting as a gateway or proxy, contacted the upstream content server, it did not receive a timely response.
Too many open sockets.
\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Zero Knowledge\Freedom\Freedom.exe
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