free Avast 5 web shield blocking internet connection - Problem solved

[edifyguy]

ZoneAlarm is terrible. No one would use it if it weren't free. I am a technician, and every time I see ZA it is either blocking legitimate activity or freezing the entire computer. Just horrible code.

[Asyn]

ZoneAlarm is terrible. No one would use it if it weren't free. I am a technician, and every time I see ZA it is either blocking legitimate activity or freezing the entire computer. Just horrible code.

Totally agree...

[laurap414]

I am also having this problem.  I am not using ZA (on this machine anyway).  Just Windows Firewall and Avast is blocking web access (even google) with Firewall turned off.

I am using Avast Free, version 5.0.507, and Windows XP SP2.  This just started happening a couple of days ago.


p.s. what firewall would you recommend?

Thanks,
Laura

[Asyn]

I am also having this problem.  I am not using ZA (on this machine anyway).  Just Windows Firewall and Avast is blocking web access (even google) with Firewall turned off.
I am using Avast Free, version 5.0.507, and Windows XP SP2.  This just started happening a couple of days ago...

What did you do when this happened? Did you install something?
If you are on a 32bit XP, you should update your OS to XP SP3.
asyn

[rdmaloyjr]

ZoneAlarm is terrible. No one would use it if it weren't free. I am a technician, and every time I see ZA it is either blocking legitimate activity or freezing the entire computer. Just horrible code.

FUD!  ZoneAlarm is a very good firewall.  It doesn't freeze computers or block legitimate activity.

You have something wrong with your computer!  Check to see if any of your softwares are conflicting.

[Asyn]

It doesn't freeze computers or block legitimate activity.

Did you read the whole thread..??
Problem was fixed for OP, after removing ZA...

[laurap414]

OK I will start a new post.  p.s. I have XP3, sorry.