I also have Avast and Zonealarm with no problems.  I do have XP Pro with SP1, not SP2.  I only get the error message when I disconnect my cable modem from the computer by turning the modem off.



"Tony M." <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I've been following this thread and I find the common factor is Avast
>combined with Zone Alarm.  I use Avast and Kerio Personal Firewall
>and I can only recall two instances in the past year I've seen this
>(I keep my computer on and DSL connected 24/7.)
>So, maybe there's something going on between the two programs that
>interfere with each other.
>
>Tony Mayer
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>>I don't believe it is your Zone Alarm since mine is set to allow Avast total
>>Internet access.
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