More Problems with ZoneAlarm Update 7.0.4.462!

Needless to say, when I learned about ZoneAlarm Update 7.0.462 and the pre-checked offer of ZoneAlarm Spy Blocker which includes the Ask Toolbar, I was disappointed that yet another security software vendor appears to be after pay-per-install monies. However, that disappointment grew to new levels when I read about the issues folks are having with the software.

Some examples from postings at the Zone Alarm User Forum --

• Can't Reboot after 7.0.462 update
• Upgraded to 7.0.462.000, now computer wont boot at all
• This is the biggest screw-up I have ever seen.
• 7.0.462.000 Installation Nightmare
  
• System will not let me uninstall and cpu at 100% since upgrade to 7.0.462 upgrade attempt

Freedomlist post:

"It happened to me - about 24 hours after I clicked on and installed the update. My PC would boot to the desktop screen but would not display my desktop icons or the task bar - so my PC was stuck.....

Eventually I figured out that it was vsmon.exe - True Vector Internet Monitor that was failing to load properly and completely swamping the PC.

I had to go into Safe Mode to Uninstall Zone Alarm -
then reinstall the previous version - so I would still have a firewall."

As Vincent said, "I realize with any new release/update there will be some people encountering problems - but this time it seems pretty bad - ". Indeed it is, Vincent, indeed it is.

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