i left Zone Alarm because of problems with event logging on there pro version. (not that i payed for it) Apprantly the Pro version cannot use event logging as one of the programs used True Vector Voice crashes and i kept loosing internet connection then i did a search on best free firewall and came across this
http://www.iopus.com/guides/free-firewall.htm so i came 2 comodo
had a few minor problems over the past few weeks but posting forum threads has helped
Thanks Every One For Your Help

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