Can't connect to Proxy/Timesout(GhostSurf)

My issue is similar to Notageek "I keep getting 404. . ." posted below.
GhostSurf stopped working when I changed firewalls(Tiny DPF 2005), but even after switching back(ZA/windows firewall) it still hasn't worked. Also, I shut down ZA/Windows Firewall, and reconnected to the internet, still, NOTHING!

It seems like they have a broken hub in the chain.
IRQL bluescreen comes up sometimes but it worked with or without the error.


1) The only reason I use GhostSurf is because it can encrypt data, otherwise I could do it myself

2) Are there any good, reasonably priced(or free) alternatives w/ this ability?