Taking back Program Controls : For the Beginners!

By Paul | Oct 1, 2008

So, let’s face it, this is one of the most annoying problems there are with programs. Programs that you think are shut down but are actually still active in the Taskmanager. So I figured I’d talk about some of the most common fixes for these problems. Now as you know there can be any number of programs or glitches as they say, causing the problems. So let’s talk about the why, shall we.

Most of the time programs don’t quit because they are waiting for some kind of response from the system or the System is waiting for the program to close by itself. It could also be a problem with a Virus or Root kit? How do you fix it?

Fixing the problem is somewhat just trial and Error. It isn’t always the hardest thing to do but sometimes people overlook the easiest solutions. So here are some easy ones:

Check to see if one of the Microsoft updates are causing the problem – Sometimes you might not realize it, but having installed an update can cause problems like KB951748. That one caused a major Headache for Zonealarm. So it is wise to check each months updates when you start seeing problems, sometimes it could of been happening for a while but it can sometimes cause troubles.

FYI Zonealarm has a Fix for KB951748

By Paul | Jul 11, 2008

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If your like me and have Zonealarm installed there is a fix!! Zone Alarm has found a way to fix the problem so you don’t have to worry about that the little shield constantly being shown on the right hand corner of the desktop.

The Fix from Zonealarm:

http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/pressReleases/2008/LossOfInternetAccessIssue.html

I haven’t tried it yet because I just found out, This is for the people who are looking for the fix!

I will apply the fix to my wifes computer today and if there’s a problem I’ll report back!!

A quick note to all that Have installed KB951748

By Paul | Jul 9, 2008

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My wife installed the WIndows XP updates without asking me or telling me. The next thing I found out is she couldn’t access the internet. If you install KB951748 and have Zonealarm, you will have to unistall KB951748 to get internet Access.

I have to thank TANJENTSDOTCOM. Thanks for the help. If you worry about that update you can always uninstall Zonealarm but I like the program and feel it has some great protection. I don’t know what Microsoft is doing but I think they did not test this thoroughly!! Hope this helps!!