Hi Lynn'
I'm not familiar with Computer Associates software so I can't answer your
question, but I can suggest an alternative. Since you don't require a
constant connection to the Internet with the laptop, you could try any of
the several free anti-virus and firewall programs and only use them on an
"as needed" basis. For the firewall I recommend ZoneAlarm. It is top rated,
if not the best, and will remember those permissions when you tell it to. If
you individually installed those programs and you're satisfied with the
anti-virus you could concentrate only on the firewall.
Another option would be to use a router and connect the laptop wirelessly as
needed. This would provide the additional protection of a hardware firewall
and solve the problem of physically moving the laptop every day. I use a
Belkin router and my ZoneAlarm has logged "0" intrusion attempts while only
allowing Internet access to those programs I have approved. If you watch the
sales you can find the necessary equipment priced very reasonable. Good
luck.
ZoneAlarm (Free)
http://tinyurl.com/kzq
AVG7 Free Anti-Virus:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
Sven Swanson, Sr.
----- Original Message -----
From: "LKucera" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 12:10 AM
Subject: [PCSOFT] Computer Associates Firewall
Dear Group,
Recently my Gateway 500S died a motherboard death and I'm using my Dell
Inspiron notebook as substitute until I get a new desktop. I get my
antivirus and firewall free from my ISP Road Runner and I added the programs
to the notebook, but the computer is not constantly connected to the cable
modem and I move it from bedroom to living room daily. My problem is that
everytime I shutdown the notebook then turn the computer back on I have to
go through the allow or deny access for programs that I've already OK'd.
I've checked the remember this action over and over again. I've looked into
the options or settings area and I can't find anything that pertains to
this. Does anyone know how to fix this or is this because I'm shutting down
the notebook and unplugging and replugging when I move to a different room?
Thanks,
Lynn Kucera
Dell Inspiron 8600
512 MB RAM
Window XP Home
30 Gig Hard drive
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