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quietman7

Jul 10 2008, 09:15 AM

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A Microsoft update is causing problems for Zone Alarm users, causing a complete loss of internet access.

The KB951748 update is the offending piece of software, which alters files relating to Windows networking.

Zone Alarm reportedly interprets this as a malicious attack and completely blocks all internet traffic in response...

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Workaround to Sudden Loss of Internet Access Problem

jgweed

Jul 10 2008, 09:31 AM

Thanks, Quietman, for the notice. We have many Members who are reporting having this problem. It looks like the Z/A people have provided an update to their software that solves the problem, so thanks for that link.
John

quietman7

Jul 10 2008, 09:58 AM

You're welcome.

I been on vacation this week and doing limited reading/posting between all the severe thunderstorms. When I came across this problem I figured we'd have some members who would need assistance.

quietman7

Jul 12 2008, 07:29 AM

Guide On Fixing Connectivity Problems For Users Running Zonealarm

rigacci

Jul 17 2008, 12:41 PM

ZoneAlarm has come out with a new release that will work fine with the Microsoft Update KB951748.

http://www.zonealarm.com

DR

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