Since I installed ZoneAlarm, Ewido and Spywareblaster 2 of my computers "disconect" from the net after 3-4 hours of not usage and I have to re-boot to get my connection back.
My connection settings are set to "LAN Auto detect-proxy settings". I use XP Prof SP2 on DSL (SBC).
instead of rebooting your pc's just try unplugging your router and plugging it back in, sounds like it affected your router, assuming that you have one with the 3 computers. maybe a firmware upgrade.
Actually, I called my DSL provider and everything on their end is working just fine. Seems like I changed the "keep alive" feature and when the internet is not in use the computer disconects from the net.
I think I will have to reinsall the program. I tried ZoneAlarm Tech Support but they do not have anything related to this issue and what I found did not help.
the keep alive feature is in your router ? what program do you have to reinstall ? If it is the dsl dialer and you have xp go to programs, accessories , communications , new connection wizard. You will also need your user id a nd password for your dsl provider.
Okay guys. For those of you that may be interested here is the solution to my problem. Reinstalling the ZoneAlarm did not work. I simply adjusted the Internet Zone Security settings to Mediun and that did it.
