ZoneAlarm & AOL version 7?

[Pianorak]

Although ZoneAlarm and AOL version 6 are now living in perfect harmony under both Windows 98SE and ME, I am wondering whether it is worthwhile upgrading to AOL v.7. Or should I leave well alone?
(I only ask because ZA and AOL5 were fighting like cats and dogs.)


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[mjc]

Ummmmm....if it ain't broke....

I think any AOL "upgrade" (every time my sister does something with her AOL I am on the phone with her for several hours "fixing" things) is like playing Russian roulette, so let it run until you HAVE to do it...

The question I think you should ask your self is: Is there anything in this new version that is absolutely needed/essential (if the update is to fix a known problem that you are currently experiencing then yes) or is it something that I would like to have...and are the risks involved in adding this new "convenience" feature worth it?

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[Pianorak]

Thanks mjc Hmmm. The answers to your questions: no, no and no.
As we all know it's curiosity which killed the cat - and screwed up the PC. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif


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[sea69]

and I agree if it's working, leave it alone.

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[Hobit]

Greetings Pianorak,

If it's working, leave it alone. I've spent at least a full day over the last month dealing with problems associated with upgrading to AOL 7.0 which are still not entirely resolved. In fact I'm currently looking at alternative ISPs.

Hobit

[bassman]

How perfect that this was one of the first topics I saw, recovering from TOTAL SYSTEM FAILURE, because I tried to upgrade something that was working just fine.

In the process of reloading my system I decided to go with AOL 7.0.
I wouldn't recommend it just to see if its worth it. Matter of fact, I may just go back to 6.0, not sure yet.

My problems were not from anything AOL. I tried to upgrade to IE 6.0 from an ATT worldnet disk (Don't do that) and appearently lost the single most important file in a Windows system http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/eek.gif

So, IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT!!!!! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[sea69]

"Single most Important file in a windows operating system"= bitmap for the BSOD??

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Sea


"Single most Important file in a windows operating system"= bitmap for the BSOD??


Lol http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[Pianorak]

Thanks everybody. Curiosity 0 - PC and Cat 1.

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