RE: Zonealarm

I ended up only a few hours later uninstalling this again. Everytime I opened Zonealarm after boot up, the program would say System Error up in the top right corner of Control Center. If highlighted the error would ask that a reboot be made to fix security. I did this and still it was there next time around.
Also I thought I would try the anti-spyware that came with and ended up with another BSOD, this time the true vector Vsmon.sys or dll or was the culprit.

So many issues with Zonealarm and yet its so secure........but what good is it if one can't run it properly.

I hope one day they get all these issues fixed, that or I can figure out what it is on my computer conflicting with it.

VSDATANT.SYS

I came across this stop Code error when installing the latest zonealarm 65_737_000_en.
It would install but upon reboot I got the BSOD saying the error was due to Vsdatant.sys.

It would not reboot without causing another BSOD, so I then upon reboot pressed F8 for options and chose safe mode.
I had read earlier on Zonelabs forum that this Vsdatant.sys is in conflict with some other software, although no one seems to know which one and that is what causes the BSOD.

So anyway in Safe Mode I then went to system device manager, clicked on view, then chose show hidden devices. Then checked out the non-plug and play devices and there was Vsdatant.sys. I checked its properties and changed it to disabled.
Then rebooted, came back to Safe Mode started up ZoneLab pro and chose to not start at system startup.....as I had read that also could be a problem..... But I dont think so as I hadnt even got that far yet and had this BSOD.
I then rebooted and so far all is good. I haven't had an error yet. I do like their program as it is so far leak proof and the newer firewall has the most common applications preconfigured, unlike some of their older ones. I do have to admit it does appear to have its problems but then again what software doesn't. Work through them and hopefully ZoneLab will take heed of them.

Helpful Hints when installing or uninstalling:

To install Zonealarm 65_737_000_en I even followed all the instructions . I then had to uninstall due to the error and followed these directions for that: Uninstall made easier
(Just save the page as text and it will probably view or read better)

RE: PS2

Well I got my magic keys II and installed them on my V14. With a good flashlight, small flat screwdriver and tweezers I got part #3 in less than 2 minutes. It takes a bit of wiggling around to get it in, but if done correctly the disc will spin with lid open or closed. My lid closed just fine after installing it.

A guide on magic keys and another link here.

Hope these help anyone.

PS2

Hello again ....haven't wrote for awhile been busy with other things.
Anyway recently I have gotten into playing around with my V7 PS2. I bought a USB
Drive and using USBExtreme_wininst I can copy games to the drive and play them using
USB Extreme. The games I cant play I got a slide tool and Swap Magic Coder 3.8. I have been able to play all games so far with that and perfectly.

I then had trouble with my PS2 not reading the DVD, so I then decided to learn how to take it apart using Ps2_Repair_Guide . It is a really helpful guide into cleaning etc.
But one has to be really careful not to bend or rip the cable by the reset/eject button when taking the lid off.
Well after playing around awhile I did rip mine and broke the reset/eject button. But I managed to find new ones here at mod-chip.com or you could find on Ebay also.
I also ordered a new slimline ps2 and the new Magic keys so will let you know how that goes for me.