I am still using ZA. Version 6.1. LOL. It might not be the latest, but it is stable. I can assure you.

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False again. AVs can't or rarely block Port Scans. And not to mention, infiltration can't be block without a firewall. Thirdly, you cannot monitor or control incoming or outgoing traffic Efficiently and Accurately.

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This post has been edited by natakaasd: Dec 19 2006, 09:54 AM

Sorry, typo. I wanted to have AVs(Anti-viruses), not AVS. Apologies.

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Built in Firewall for XP Pro is no that good, friend. It is only a very minimal portion of a firewall... Unless you really don't know what firewall to use, only you resort to WIN XP Built-In Firewall. Go Get One of these:-

1. Zone Alarm (No longer recommended by many LYN members now)
2. Outpost Firewall (Highly Recommended for Seasoned Users)
3. Sygate Firewall (Update-less.)

and a few more I can't remember....

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When essential programs can't run, Even testing only within 1 hour, the program is considered OR almost considered as malfunctioning. How can you use a firewall that does not allow you to even chat? ... Cheers...

super macgyver, Don't you think that posting your MSN Address is rather inviting SPAM and BOTs? Hope you can edit accordingly. Just reminding. Cheers!

Having the Date "Back-Tracking" Does Not Work IF The Program has a "Anti-Date Tamper" Module programmed in it. I fiddled before on other programs. You put the date before its 30 Trial "Start Date", the program Locks up. You put the date one day before, it locks up too. No point wasting effort. Cheers!

Clarify please. I believe we are missing something here. I don't think we understand each other, do we? Cheers!

I am not surprise it didn't work. This guys in the Security Field have more ideas than any of us would. LOL. The idea of using dates to activate/deactivate programs has been a long expired idea. It is no wonder that our "amateur" methods of "playing around" it has been long patched.

I've tried various methods personally. And only one would work... Reformat the computer. Another method is to use InstallSpy or something of that sort. It will monitor ALL changes done to the computer after and installation. Then, either you Brute-Force Crack the code in the Registry, OR You Reverse-Engineer the Program. (NOW, THIS IS ILLEGAL IN MOST TIMES. I AM JUST CITING IT AS A METHOD. I HOLD NO DAMAGE CHARGES!!).

All in all, either you pay or *ahem*. For me, use the FREE alternative. What is the point of having it there and not using it? LOL. Cheers!

This post has been edited by natakaasd: Jan 22 2007, 11:02 AM

Do some research. Goto Azureus wiki if you use it. It will tell you which port it uses. Same with Shareaza and other BT Clients/P2P Clients.

Google is your best friend.

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They will always use Hardware Firewalls. The reasoning is simple: They use multiple Switches and Routers. The Central Router(Top of the Router Pyramid) that is directly linked to the internet will have a hardware firewall integrated into it. Most Routers have a HF built in it.

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