Avast/Zonealarmfree conflict

[DavidR]

The problem is in the free version ZoneLabs is trying to push the Pro version and it will install the pro trial unless the user unchecked the option in the installation of the free version.

So they effectively downloaded the free version but end up with a pro trial with all the associated functionality and avast sees that additional functionality and the ZA Pro compatibility window pops-up. The problem being if they select No with the Privacy function of the pro trial installed they could experience problems with logons at the likes of hotmail and yahoo as we say in the past.

[flatlander]

Thanks Tech and DavidR for sharing your knowledge. I made the switch from 1 to 0 following ZoneAlarmCompatibility, restarted my PC and the Web Shield now shows a Scanned Count of 181 (previously 0). The switch apparently also turned on the Avast On-Access scanner message feature but, a search of the forum lead to another helpful post on how to uncheck "Show detailed information on action performed" to keep it from appearing. All seems fine now.

[DavidR]

No problem, glad I could help.

Just make sure if it is indeed giving the trial for ZA Pro that you disable the Privacy function in Zone Alarm.

Welcome to the forums.

[Lisandro]

Thanks Tech and DavidR for sharing your knowledge.

You're welcome. Feel free to come back any time you need help or just to change experiences