MS Antispyware update does not see my internet connection

[Ken Strong]

I do not run Antispyware all the time - just run it weekly
to check for spyware. Before running the scan this week, I
tried to check for updates, but Antispyware said it could
not detect my internet connection. It worked before...but
I cannot figure out what changed.

I connect via cable modem through ZoneAlarm (ZA)firewall.
All my other internet software seems to work fine. ZA is
configured to allow GIANTAntiSpywareUpdater.exe and
gcasSWUpdater.exe to access the internet. I've tried
re-running Internet Connection Wizard but no change.

 

[Bill Sanderson]

Doublecheck that you have the names correct for all the executables. My
recollection, which I've never carefully checked, is that information in the
help file is not accurate.

 

[taconite]

Cannot access Internet with MS AntiSpyware Beta1

I have been running MS's AntiSpyware Beta1 and updates since it came out with no problem. I am behind a router and I also have the free verson of ZoneAlarm's firewall (not the suite). I run Spyware Guard, Ewido Security Suite, CounterSpy, Ad-Aware SE Personal and SpywareBlaster. I have been able to update definitions daily though Dec. 8 automatically. Now (Dec. 10th) I noticed I cannot connect to the MS Antispyware Beta1 server (can't connect to the Interent). This is the first time this has happened. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Taconite

 

[taconite]

I should have added to my MS AntiSpyware post

That I on connected via a cable modem and that I have provided full access to all 6 MS AntiSpyware "programs" in Zone Alarm's firewall.