That sounds interesting. One note, though: You
don't have to use the newer, bloated Zone Alarm.
You can still get v. 2.6, the first version that was
XP-compatible. The nice thing about it is that it
also predates ZoneLabs' cooperation with Microsoft.
With ZA 2.6 you can control ALL processes, whereas
the later versions allow things like svchost.exe to go
through without giving you a choice in the matter.
(Contrary to popular belief, svchost.exe does not
*necessarily* need to get online.)
> I'm always on the look out for new or better standard applications for use
> with Windows XP. Recently I've tested a "Free" Firewall/Security app that
> is called Online Armor. Very efficient program. After install it runs a
Scan
> for items to allow/block. Easy to configure and understand it's prompts.
For
> anyone looking for an alternate to Zone Alarm Free or Windows Firewall
> this program might be an option. Adds a single new process, oaui.exe to
> your system at a memory footprint of 8-12 Megabytes compared to ZA
> free at 38 Megabytes of RAM. Program gives a small notification when a
> program contacts the web - similar to the NOD32 update box.
>
> Downloads page here:
> http://www.tallemu.com/downloads.html
>
> *Be sure at the downloads page to select the "Free" Version. (~15.0 Meg
> as opposed to Zone Alarm Free at nearly 40.0 Megabytes.
>
>