Sygate problem leads to looking for a new Firewall.

There's an update to sygate but now when I try to install the update (downloaded it) I get a box that pops up saying to direct the install to the place I have the spf.msi file. When I do that I get a box popping up sorry not a valid place. This is rather annoying. I am about to change firewalls.

Anyone want to share their views on the lastest update of Zone Alarm? Does it play with McAfee av 7.0? does it play well with sp2 (if I install sp2)?

 

Try downloading the full 8.8 mb file.

http://www.download.com/3000-2092_4-10049526.html

Not sure what is spf.msi, only uninstalled and put back same version.

Full download will give you the option of saving settings.

 

The new Sygate build is working fine on my comp. WinXP SP2.
Installwd new build without a hitch.

The spf.msi is the Sygate installer for Win 2000/XP, that is the best I can explain it.

 

I downloaded the 5.6 spf.msi file (from majorgeeks) to a Downloads folder in my Documents directory and installed it from there over the current SPF version (after turning the 5.5 version off). Installed to the default path (which is where 5.5 was installed) and chose 'yes' to save current settings. It installed smooth as a baby's behind.

 

I can't seem to get the latest sygate to install. I'll try again later. Thanks everyone. I'm going to wait for a response from them.

 

I installed the new version of sygate without any problems. Very smooth.

 

what is new in this update? is it ids? how is it?


thanx

 

The new version is now recognized by XP SP2 security center, if there are other changes I haven't noticed them.

 

thanx grumble.

 

I have tried twice to d/l and install the latest Sygate firewalll....after install, I get this smc.exe error message and is completely shuts down. I am running SpywareBlaster 3.2, but do not think that is the problem.

I am running WinXP w/o Sp1 or Sp2. Anyone have any clues? If I am posting this in the wrong forum, sorry guys/gals....I am a newbie. Thanks for your help!

-Enigma222

 

Hi Enigma
I didnt have any problems installing it and I have spyware blaster so I doubt that would be it.I really like this firewall.there will be someone along shortly I'm sure who will know what the prob is.wish I could help you.
Rita

 

I still have a problem when I try to install the full version. It still ask my to locate the spf.msi

 

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Support for Sygate Personal Firewall:

http://smb.sygate.com/support/forms/nlspf_reqform.htmsletter from sygate--dont know if this link would help or not
Rita

 

See screenshot.



Thanks Rita but I get a 404 page when I click on that link.

 

Hi Enigma222,

It looks like others are having similar problems: Build 5.6 2808 and Re: Sygate Personal Firewall Free 5.6.2808.

Nick

 

notageek
This is what I get clicking on link

 

Here's what I get Rita.

 

that is strange--I tried it again and got support--wonder why the link dont work for you?i am sorry.
Rita

 

Ritaann and others....first off.....thumbs up for the time postiing and trying to help me solve the problem.....it is comforting knowing help is out there...whether it solves the problem or not...all about the journey finding the answers....well, at least I tell myself that when I see errors pop up!!...

Here is my Hijack info:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 7:24:07 PM, on 10/31/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot\TeaTimer.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ISP50\bin\ppshared.exe
C:\Program Files\ISP50\Bin\Bartshel.exe
C:\Program Files\PeoplePC Accelerated\propelac.exe
C:\Program Files\ISP50\Bin\Bartshel.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ISP50\dialer\dialer.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Ballz\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = <local>
O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger (HKLM)[/COLOR]

Not sure why I have two svchost.exe files...but I am soaking up an education in the trial error registry department....hehe...hands on can teach ya alot!!

If anyone sees anything out of the norm, please let me know. I did try to download Sygate again, but alas...that dreaded smc.exe error popped up again...and the eror reporting log took about 3 mins....hmmmm...anyway, thanks to everyone for their support!!

-Enigma

 

It's OK Rita. I'm not having the best of luck with firewalls. I tried ZA pro and it's freeze up my computer. I think that there's something running that it don't like. I caqn't get Sygate to install. I posted my problem over at the sygate forum but right now I think I'm going to give up on a firewall until I find out what's going on.

 

Hi notageek,

Try this: http://smb.sygate.com/support/forms/nlspf_reqform.htm

Nick

 

I am running sygate 5.6-2808 and it seems to run very well on my computer.

bigc

 

Thanks nick s. That link worked good. I hope they can help me.