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1. 

   Terri218
   Member

   Delenn, I assume this is to turn off the ad pop-ups??

   Posted 14 years ago #
2. 

   delenn13
   Minbari Ambassador

   Yes, Nag/Splash Screen, Pop ups. Whatever you want to called them.

   Posted 14 years ago #
3. 

   Robert
   StrayCat

   Thanks delenn13.
   :)
   I wish there was a way of voting/encouraging helpful comments.
   I'll give it a try tomorrow.

   Posted 14 years ago #
4. 

   Anonymous
   Unregistered

   Anti Virus only get it from some ware good not with get or download and name of antivirus http://filehippo.com/ or download.com/ so on, not filshareing not good.

   Posted 14 years ago #
5. 

   Terri218
   Member

   I currently have Bitdefender and all of a sudden I'm getting a Zone Alarm warning that it is trying to act as a server. Does anyone know what that means and if I should allow it? It seems to happen when I'm not actually on the internet so is it just trying to connect to the internet to update files?

   Thanks for the help.

   Posted 13 years ago #
6. 

   Robert
   StrayCat

   Hi Terri,

   Any program that has automatic updates enabled will try to establish a two way communication at a certain point in time ,when checking for/downloading updates
   (and Zonealarm will tell you it's trying to act as server).

   So in your case Zonealarm has to grant AVG permission to use ('listen to') a predefined communication port to check for updates at regular intervals..and retrieving them.

   If you disallow AVG to act as a server you'll have to check for updates manually.
   So yes, it's best to allow (and tick 'remember', if you have that option in ZA).

   Posted 13 years ago #
7. 

   Terri218
   Member

   Thanks Robert. The strange thing is that I don't remember ever getting that warning before. I finally went ahead and allowed it because it kept interrupting me with the request.

   Posted 13 years ago #
8. 

   ChrisS
   Administrator

   It looks like the latest version of ZoneAlarm was released 2-24-2011 and it may have a different set of automatic rules that no longer include "bitdefender". Consequently, you must manually give permission for the connection.

   Posted 13 years ago #
9. 

   Archangel
   Member

   I know its not free but I put trust in Kaspersky. You get 3 licences so you can split the cost with family or friends.

   Posted 13 years ago #
10. 

    Inas
    Member

    as a side (but somewhat related) note - I recently installed Zone Alarm (free version), and I discovered that it was giving me major problems with GOTD downloads - more specifically, it was interfering with the activation process - so I immediately uninstalled it.

    As soon as I did - all was well again with GOTD's activations.

    I am sharing with you this info. in case someone else also has this same problem.

    Posted 13 years ago #
11. 

    Anonymous
    Unregistered

    http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

    Avast! Free Antivirus 6.0.1000
    Avast Software - 59.65MB (Non-Commercial Freeware)

    * Main changes/improvements:

    - AutoSandbox – suspicious programs will be optionally run sandboxed
    - avast! WebRep – browser plugin for website reputation rating; a combination of data from our virus lab and community voting
    - Script Shield now even in the Free AV
    - Site Blocking now even in the Free AV
    - SafeZone – a special virtualized area for sensitive transactions (e.g. secure online banking) (paid products only)
    - Restore factory settings command (Settings -> Troubleshooting)
    - Automatic actions in the boot-time scan
    - New compression method in the installer makes the setup packages about 20% smaller.
    - Script Shield now functional even with IE8/IE9 Protected Mode
    - Sidebar gadget
    - Improved stability/compatibility of the Behavior Shield
    - Improvements in the avast! sandbox

    Posted 13 years ago #

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