Symantec scraps Sygate

Scrapped

 

That was crappy as hell considering Sygate is superior to their own firewall. One must wonder if they bought Sygate, only to trash the firewall, and remove one more competitor. I wonder who is next?

 

*sigh* thats pretty sad.

 

So what does this mean for those of us who use Sygate for a firewall?


Gal

 

Well, I guess it's time for me to take a look at Outpost Firewall Free. With Kerio Personal Firewall being dicountinued and Symantec giving the axe to Sygate Personal Firewall, the choices of free firewalls is getting pretty small.

 

i thought that was what zone alarm was? if zone alarm IS a free firewall, than is there a downside to just using that?

 

Zone Alarm is free..it's what I use. There are those however who have had issues with it, more specifically those running it with XP...I have not had any issues running it under XP. I can't use outpost which used to be my firewall of choice...it doesn't play nice with my set-up. Basically, it's different for everyone as there are so many variables that can affect how a program runs.

 

ZA is a fine product. It just seems ZoneLabs is following the path of trying to create an all-in-one system protection tool, instead of sticking to what they do best, making a Firewall.

I don't want all-in-one tools, part of the package is good, other parts aren't.

 

That Stinks

 

ZA Free is pretty bare bones. There are only a couple of non-firewall functions that are easily disabled. Their paid "suite" is turning into a 600 pound gorilla, but their free version is fine. First release of their version 6 had some slowdown issues, but I'm running the second (current) release of V6 and it's fine. I do hope they don't do away with the free version, as I don't want the whole 9 yards either.

 

I had used ZA Free for years, until the release of SP2. I had so many stabilty issues with ZA that I removed it and went to KPF. I tried ZA Free 6 when it was released and still ran into stabilty problems, uninstalled ZA, loaded SPF and that's what I been running since. Maybe I'll take another look at ZA Free.

 

Updated to the newest ZAP but had too many probs so ghosted back to the earlier version.Before ghosting I thought I would try the uninstaller.May I add it doesn't do a very good job.

After posting at the ZA forum I came up with these extra instructions for a complete uninstall.Nearly as bad asd Nortons products!

Thank you for contacting Zone Labs Technical Support.

I understand you are having troubles with ZA installing.. I apologize for
any inconvenience that this issue may be causing you. Your issue should
be resolved by a clean uninstall then reinstall of the program.

This Information Applies to:

ZoneAlarm Pro ZAP
ZoneAlarm Security Suite

Summary

If you want to fully uninstall and do not plan to reinstall ZA+/ZAP,
OR if you received this from Tech Support as a solution to your
issue.

Solution

In order to completely remove ZA+/ZAP from your system, please do
the following. If any of the steps below do not apply to you, or you
are unable to perform the function listed, CONTINUE ON to the next
step.

Delete your Temporary Internet files and Temporary Windows files.
Consult your Windows Help on how to do this for your verison of Windows.

If you plan to reinstall, then before starting, please be sure to
download the latest version. Note that a current valid license key
is required to download ZoneAlarm Plus or Pro.

For ZoneAlarm:

http://www.zonelabs.com/zadownload

For ZoneAlarm Wireless security:

http://www.zonelabs.com/zawsdownload

For ZoneAlarm Pro:

http://www.zonelabs.com/zapdownload

For ZoneAlarm with Antivirus:

http://www.zonelabs.com/zaavdownload

For ZoneAlarm Security Suite:

http://www.zonelabs.com/zasuitedownload

ZoneAlarm 4.5:
http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/1012_zl/zlsSetup_45_594_000.exe

ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5:
http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/1043_zl/zapSetup_45_594_000.exe

Note for ZoneAlarm Plus/Pro users: In order to download the latest
version, you must have a valid key. To find out if your key is
valid, click Overview -> Product Info. Your expiration date and time
will appear directly underneath the license number.

If your key is not valid, use the following link to renew:
http://www.zonelabs.com/renew

Be sure to install from an account with Administrative privileges,
if your OS supports them.

Please do the following. If any of the steps below do not apply to
you, or you are unable to perform the function listed, please
CONTINUE to the next step.

1. Open the ZoneAlarm Pro/Plus program, go to the OVERVIEW ->
PREFERENCES tab, and make sure the Load At Startup box is UNchecked.
Close the program, then right-click on the ZA icon and select
Shutdown. Wait 2 minutes before going on.

2. REBOOT.

3. You should now have no ZoneAlarm processes running on your system.

4. Now click Start -> Programs -> Zone Labs -> Right click Uninstall and go
to properties. Be sure to say YES to the security check. Under Target you
will see the following line (the actual drive may be different on your
system):

"C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zauninst.exe"

Change it to:

"C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zauninst.exe" /clean

(add a space and then the /clean /rmlicense)

- Click OK to run the uninstaller, and OK any security alerts that
pop up.

WARNING - Do NOT run the ZoneAlarm Uninstall program while in Safe
Mode. The program may not be able to make the proper registry
changes in Safe Mode, thus generating errors after a reboot.

5. REBOOT.

6. To make sure that you can see the ZA+/ZAP system files, if they
are still on your computer:

a. Right-click on Start, then left-click on Explore. When the
Windows Explorer panel appears:
- In Windows 98SE: Click View -> Options (in Windows 98, this will
be called "Folder Options"). Click the "View" tab, then click
the "Show all files" radio button.
- In Windows ME, XP, 2000: Click Tools -> Folder Options. Click
the "View" tab, then click the "Show hidden files and folders" radio
button.

b. Make sure you also UNcheck the box to "Hide Protected Operating
System Files" if you have one.

c. When searching, be sure it searches ALL hidden files and folders.

d. Click OK.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Making modifications to system files may disable
crucial functions of your Windows operating system. We strongly
suggest re-enabling the "Hide files and folders" feature once all
ZoneAlarm files have been removed. See the following web page, and
verify that the files and folders are removed:

7. Click on Start, then Search or Find, and select Files. Make sure
that the location box is set to search your local hard drive
(usually C or All Local Drives. XP users, set advanced search
options to search ALL files and folders!

Type the following exactly - delete any folders found:

zonelabs
â?ozone labsâ?
â?oInternet logsâ?

Type the following exactly - delete any files found in \Windows or
any subfolder below it, or in your \Temp folder):

zllictbl.dat
vsconfig.xml
zlcommdb.dll
zlcomm.dll
vsxml.dll
vsregexp.dll
vsdata.dll
vsdata95.vxd
vsdatant.sys
vsmon.*
vsmonapi.dll
vsnetutils.dll
vspubapi.dll
zaplus.*
zapro.*
zlparser.dll
zonealarm.exe
zoneband.dll
vsinit.dll
vsutil.dll (please right-click, Properties -> Version to be sure it
is a ZA file. Do NOT delete this file unless it is a Zone Labs file!)

GLB*.* (delete any of these that you find in any of your TMP or
TEMP folders)

Type the following exactly - delete any files found in any folder
with "Programs" in the pathname):

zapro
zonealarm
"zonealarm pro" (including quotes)

8. Make sure your Recycle Bin is empty (right-click and select
Empty).

9. REBOOT

10. Try removing the Zone Alarm registry key,

First go to the start menu. Then go to Run. Type in Regedit. Open
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, then open SOFTWARE, then delete the Zone Labs
folder by right clicking it and selecting the Delete option.

NOTE: If you received an error message upon deleting the files, or
if the original programs remain in the Programs list, or if the
problem persists after this, removing the files in Safe Mode will
allow you to delete the files properly. Click Start, Help, and
search for "SAFE MODE" for information specific to your system.

If my answer did not resolve your issue, or you would like further
assistance on this issue, please reply to this email. By replying, and
leaving the subject line intact, your response will come directly to me. If
you have a separate issue you would like assistance with, please submit a
new request using the website at http://www.zonelabs.com/tsform .

Thank you for choosing Zone Labs Security!

Ed
Technical Support
Zone Labs
A Check Point Company

 

I have Sygate and now what's next,do I keep Sygate running or do I fined another free firewall.
Marlene,
Hugsssssss