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Firewall probs

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Hi again...I downloaded Sygate firewall on my new lappy and although i was able to connect to AOL no pages could be displayed. I ticked all the allow boxes that came up but still wouldnt work. I've uninstalled it now and everything working properly. Any ideas what I might have done wrong?

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  • This is the main prob with software firewalls and thats compatibility with pieces of software.

    Are you behind a router? If so a firewall is not needed (or windwos firewall is sufficient).

    If not, as a last resort try Zone Alarm.
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
    - Bob Dole, Republican presidential candidate
    [/FONT]
  • I havnt got a router yet,just using main broadband connection and just running Windows firewall. I've got Sygate on my other pc and AOL too and no probs with that so no idea why I cant get it to work on here. Is Zonealarm ok or would it be best to just stick with the Windows one?
  • The windows one won't be secure enough without a router.

    To be honest as long as you take care of your pc (regular scans for viruses and spyware) a firewall isn't essential as your not a "business" with a lot of profitable information...

    If you do want one though, I'd say Zone Alarm.
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
    - Bob Dole, Republican presidential candidate
    [/FONT]
  • Thanks lots...i'll check it out
  • wouldn't reccomend any of the zone products - have a look at kerio firewall
  • wouldn't reccomend any of the zone products - have a look at kerio firewall

    Hey :) Just to make it easier for the op to decide I think you should post the reasons for not recommending it...

    I know it can be fiddly if thats a reason but it gets the job done..
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
    - Bob Dole, Republican presidential candidate
    [/FONT]
  • symy@nufc
    symy@nufc Posts: 295 Forumite
    dont drink and drive:beer: :beer:
    come on the toon!!
  • j_davies
    j_davies Posts: 697 Forumite
    wouldn't reccomend any of the zone products - have a look at kerio firewall

    Ummm yes as seen as the poster had a problem with Sygate its best to reccommend Sygates replacement :D

    Third Down :doh:

    Its based on if not around Sygate :(
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