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speckledbird

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XP and Zonealarm
« on: March 16, 2011, 06:30:00 PM »
My computer is windows XP home.  I also run an older version of Zonealarm free.  My question:  Will I have problems when I update my Avast 5.0(free) to Avast 6.0 (free)
I have been waiting after reading that XP and Zonealarm firewall had issues with the new Avast 6.0

Thank you for your answers, in advance.  Becky

doktornotor

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2011, 06:33:28 PM »
Use the prerelease version if you are using ZA:

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=73657.0

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2011, 06:33:55 PM »
In theory, both programs could run side by side without conflicts.
Could you test and check if you have any trouble?
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speckledbird

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2011, 06:42:19 PM »
I am considering uninstalling Zonealarm free firewall and turning on the windows firewall.  I know it only blocks, one way.  I also have a hardware firewall turned on in my wireless router.  Would I be protected with the hardware firewall and windows firewall?

whitty

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2011, 06:47:31 PM »
I'm running avast and za on one computer with xp  and one with windows 7 with no problems whatsoever if thats any help.

speckledbird

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2011, 06:50:20 PM »
whitty,  my zonealarm is an earlier version.  Should I update zonealarm first?

doktornotor

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2011, 06:54:21 PM »
You should keep your security software up-to-date as a general rule of thumb. Avast v6.0.1027 prerelease should fix the ZA compatibility issues on XP, don't use older ones. If you don't want to use prerelease versions, wait for next official release before updating to v6.

speckledbird

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2011, 06:57:10 PM »
Thank you for your advice.  When I do update.  I will report back how it went.  Becky

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2011, 07:29:04 PM »
I am considering uninstalling Zonealarm free firewall and turning on the windows firewall.  I know it only blocks, one way.  I also have a hardware firewall turned on in my wireless router.  Would I be protected with the hardware firewall and windows firewall?

Short answer would be No you wouldn't be fully protected. Most hardware router/firewalls only provide the same one way protection unless it specifically states it has outbound protection, I would say it is unlikely to do so.

Any malware that manages to get past your defences will have free reign to connect to the internet to either download more of the same, pass your personal data (sensitive or otherwise, user names, passwords, keylogger retrieved data, etc.) or open a backdoor to your computer, so outbound protection is essential.

So best to keep ZA firewall, though I feel there are better alternatives out there.
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whitty

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2011, 07:37:34 PM »
I'm using the latest version of za, and avast 6.0.1000 and never had any problem at all.

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2011, 07:53:40 PM »
Rather depends on what OS you are using as this topic relates to XP and ZA; you don't say what OS you are using.
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whitty

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2011, 07:57:44 PM »
I'm using xp on a desktop and windows 7 on a laptop.

speckledbird

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2011, 09:32:14 PM »
My computer is Dell, XP, sp 3.  Avast 5.0 free.

I will get the latest zonealarm installed before I install Avast 6.0.  I will wait until Avast asks me to download Avast 6.0. 

I do have a Dell netbook, XP, sp 3, windows firewall.  Still has Avast 5.0, but up to date.

My mom's EMachine computer, win XP, 64, sp3, windows firewall.

Thanks for all the advice.  I appreciate it very much.
Becky

Big Ian

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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2011, 10:00:01 PM »
Just sorted a computer out for a family member.

XP Media Centre Edition SP3
Avast Free 6.0.1000
Zone Alarm Free

Especially problematic with Spotify plus general freezing.
Had to uninstall Spotify and Zone Alarm in Safe Mode,reinstall Spotify and Outpost Free firewall.
All OK now.

Ian


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Re: XP and Zonealarm
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2011, 05:21:42 PM »
    I use WIN XP HOME SP3    AVAST V 6.0.1027   ZAF V 9.2.105.000 Working Good .