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inca · 19-04-2005, 14:07

My problem:

For the last week I have been unable to send or receive any emails while Zonealarm is running. I have tried different email clients such as Outlook, Outlook Express & Thunderbird.
But as soon as I close down Zonealarm all mail clients can connect and receive emails from pop / smtp.ntlworld.com.
I can ping both email servers with Zonealarm in place with no packet loss, not sure if that helps or not?

I have made no system changes in the last few months, besides installing MOHAA - Warchest.

Tests completed:

Spybot, Hijackthis, Ad-Aware & Norton = No problems detected.
Re-installed Zonealarm, Outlook, Outlook Express & Thunderbird.
Treble checked program control seetings in Zonealarm.
System Restore.

My System:

Windows XP - SP2
Zonealarm Basic
640 Mb Ram
1Mb Ethernet - Ntl

I don't want to keep having to turn off Zonealarm to get my emails, if thats my only option can anyone recommend another free firewall option?

Thanks for your time.

Dan.

19-04-2005, 14:07	#1
inca Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bicester, Oxford Age: 52 Services: 2MB Broadband, V+ XL Posts: 12	Emails / firewall problem? My problem: For the last week I have been unable to send or receive any emails while Zonealarm is running. I have tried different email clients such as Outlook, Outlook Express & Thunderbird. But as soon as I close down Zonealarm all mail clients can connect and receive emails from pop / smtp.ntlworld.com. I can ping both email servers with Zonealarm in place with no packet loss, not sure if that helps or not? I have made no system changes in the last few months, besides installing MOHAA - Warchest. Tests completed: Spybot, Hijackthis, Ad-Aware & Norton = No problems detected. Re-installed Zonealarm, Outlook, Outlook Express & Thunderbird. Treble checked program control seetings in Zonealarm. System Restore. My System: Windows XP - SP2 Zonealarm Basic 640 Mb Ram 1Mb Ethernet - Ntl I don't want to keep having to turn off Zonealarm to get my emails, if thats my only option can anyone recommend another free firewall option? Thanks for your time. Dan.