Hmm New Firewall or what?

[SufferWell1396]

I downloaded Process Explorer just because i was curious to see what was up with my PC. I started using GAIM instead of AIM and a GREAT improvement!

But i dont think this is right...

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/SufferWell1396/asdg.jpg

Pretty Extreme For A Background Process

BTW im running a PIII 933

[DesiMaster]

What is the process supposed to do?

the worst thing that could happen is that it is some horribly programmed malicious software...haha

[azzey]

Hmmm.... I used to use Filselab and it worked just fine. Perhaps it's not compatible with ME or it's touchy?

[123456]

I've used ZoneAlarm Free with Me, (not intending to rhyme), but it worked fine.

It's an old version of ZA however. Try Sygate too.

[Sylvander]

I got exactly the same when I ran the "AVG Anti-Spyware" program [loaded from the Startup list].

So I used "Startup Control Panel" to remove it from the startup list and I only run it manually when I feel the need.

I think it's the "Resident Shield" that uses all the CPU capacity.

Does that firewall provide "live" protection against infection?

BTW, how do you display such a big image, and how did you add the red ellipse and text?

[Fruss Tray Ted]

Sylvander,
How do you expect something that is supposed to protect your pc in real-time to do what it supposed to if you disable it at start up and only run it at your leisure???

A/V's, firewalls and AVG's Anti-Spyware are supposed to run at all times, as well as a few other programs. I don't find it as good advice to be declaring what you do as an acceptable practice.

Sufferwell,
I use Sygate. It doesn't even register the CPU processes on my system and memory use is around 10Kb for both processes collectively. Trash the one you are using!

[SufferWell1396]

Syl,

What i do is use the normal Print Screen button, copy it in Paint, then edit and add what i feel i want. Then, i upload it to my Photobucket account (which ironcally is SufferWell1396 also :D) and use the link it gives me to post it here in the forums.

FTT,

Ive tried Sygate before, i wasnt very pleased with it. It was on Win2000 though, maybe it will be different with Me.

[Sylvander]

"How do you expect something that is supposed to protect your pc in real-time to do what it supposed to if you disable it at start up and only run it at your leisure"
Aha, there isn't much goes unnoticed by Eagle-eyed Ted. :)
Well obviously my PC isn't being protected by "Resident Shield".
I simply couldn't afford the hit on performance, and the feature was disabled anyway after the trial period was up, plus I do have other protections, so I don't feel unprotected.

"I don't find it as good advice to be declaring what you do as an acceptable practice"
Aaahh! I see what you mean.
I was simply explaining the fact...
That fact being that I responded to a certain situation in a certain way.
Didn't actually recommend it as "acceptable practice", but I see you felt that was implied [perhaps I should have someone pre-read all my posts eh? It's a minefield]
If I knew of better response to the problem I'd use it.
But I didn't see what else I could do in the circumstances, and I still don't see any better way out, but I'm open to ideas.
There has so far been no downside; no infection.

"copy it in Paint, then edit and add what i feel i want. Then, i upload it to my Photobucket account"
Right, got it.

[SufferWell1396]

Ah Thanks FTT!

Ive just started using Sygate and let me say Mucho System Stability.

Thanks Again!

[PrntRhd]

Amazing that the firewalls that work are the ones recommended by MJC in the sticky post....Sygate, Kerio, ZA all work pretty well for their intended use.

[SufferWell1396]

Yeah... Seriously this is amazing, Win Me was to crashing all the time and now look at this!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/SufferWell1396/Train.jpg

thats GREAT for my system!

4 hours, ive been using it the whole time and not one crash!

And look at the system resources! aah this new firewall is great. :D