Check Point has issued a set of updates which correct a compatibility issue with the latest Microsoft update. The security firm has posted new versions of its ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite, Pro, Antivirus, Anti-Spyware and Basic Firewall offerings.The updates correct an error caused by the Microsoft Patch Tuesday update released on 8 July. One of the four bulletins addressed a flaw in the Windows DNS component, but also resulted in an error which prevented ZoneAlarm users from accessing the internet.
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As a side note - shouldn't the image associated with this article be the new Check Point logo, since they're no longer "Zone Labs"?
That was a pretty fraught start to my day. Big props to Checkpoint for putting out a fix so quickly, though =)
Seriously, Microsoft screwed up, and luckily for us, Check Point is here to the rescue?
That has nothing to do with Microsoft and everything to do with HP's crappy imaging software they use for Windows XP installations for their machines. The fact that HP hard coded their stuff rather than allowing autodetection speaks volumes for the dodgy way they must be assembling their computers.
No! ZoneAlarm is one of the most buggy software. use Kaspersky, AVG or WL OneCare
No! ZoneAlarm is one of the most buggy software. use Kaspersky, AVG or WL OneCare
True, the only thing worse are Symantec and McAfee products - which are pretty bad.
I use Kaspersky mainly due to the pricey 2 yr. license I still have, but would switch to NOD32 in a heartbeat regardless of potential for this issue (assuming it's their software causing it). They would likely patch theirs to work.
You need a router anyways, why not get one with a firewall built into it?
Virus software doesn't run in tandem, yet the only way to know is in running several software brands, and I'm having trouble connecting to Jotti.org but can't figure out why. I've had a VPN router for years, but eventually something will manage to break through whether by accident, stupidity, or risky business.
Have become reasonably skilled at Googling removal solutions, the only true line of defense when all else fails.
Whenever I try to run two of either firewall or AV they tend to conflict, so am careful about not doing that.
Got Jotti.org connected again, strangely enough. Think it was a Vundo variant Superantispyware spotted the other day.... how'd that slide by? Well, main thing is it's gone now!
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