Web Shield Problem

[insane8472]

I installed the lastest version of avast on a fresh install of vista ultimate 64-bit.  I also installed ZoneAlarm.

After about 10-15 minutes, my internet will stop working.  I tried closing ZoneAlarm, but this did not resolve the problem.  I tried turning off Web Shield and this corrected the problem.  Since I turned ZoneAlarm completely off, the problem was still with Avast.  When trying to turn Web Shield back on, it will not work until after I restart my computer.

I have never had a problem with avast before now, so what is the problem?  When ZoneAlarm is running, Avast does have access to the internet in program controls.


Thanks

[Asyn]

Drop ZA..!! It brings troubles...
You can use other (better) free firewalls.
asyn

[Hermite15]

Drop ZA..!! It brings troubles...
You can use other (better) free firewalls.
asyn

agreed, ZA use to be the best firewall a long long time ago, that's over

[insane8472]

Thanks.  I was using windows firewall but decided to give zonealarm another try this time around.  Should I just stick with it or what suggestions do you have for a firewall.  Thanks.

[Asyn]

Thanks.  I was using windows firewall but decided to give zonealarm another try this time around.  Should I just stick with it or what suggestions do you have for a firewall.  Thanks.

You're welcome..!
Stick with it..? Your question is not clear. If you talk about ZA: No.!
Suggestions for other free/paid firewalls have been heavily discussed in the forum.
Please use the forum's search function to get multiple threads concerning this question.
asyn

[Lisandro]

Online Armour
PCTools
Outpost Firewall Free
Comodo

Freeware firewalls:
http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests_overview.php
http://www.thefreecountry.com/security/firewalls.shtml

[Asyn]

http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests_overview.php

Hi Tech,
fyi - this link is outdated... (no info there anymore..!)
asyn

[Lisandro]

Hi Tech,
fyi - this link is outdated... (no info there anymore..!)

Thanks. Updated.

[doom213]

Try reinstalling zonealarm

[Hermite15]

Try reinstalling zonealarm

wow, that's an idea

[insane8472]

I uninstalled zonealarm and went with comodo.  No problems and everything is working.  Thanks for all the help.

I'll probably buy the pro versions of avast and comodo before long.

[Asyn]

I uninstalled zonealarm and went with comodo.  No problems and everything is working.  Thanks for all the help.

You're welcome..!
Good your system is up and running well...
asyn