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From: John Corliss on 1 Aug 2010 03:29 Shadow wrote: > John Corlisswrote: > >>> PS ---- why not just wipe your MD5's ? Kerio will just build >>> another database as you use it. If the apps you have installed ATM are >>> trusted, should not be a security risk. >>> []'s >> >> The problem is that nothing I do will get rid of any of the MD5s, even >> wiping them all. The next time I look, it's as if I did nothing. They're >> all back, even the MD5s for old programs I no longer use. >> >> Yesterday, I read somewhere that somebody else was having the same >> problem about a year ago. Then I lost the link and now I can't find it >> again. > Maybe some disk corruption made it read only. Well, boot into > safe mode, exit the firewall, if it's there, and delete the confs and > logs in the program folder (my logfile was 35Mb large, just deleted > it. ) > You can always save your conf (there is that option) but it > would be better to just re-train it from scratch. You can't run all > that many apps ......... > []'s > > BTW, I found your thread ... too tired to read though it: > > http://osdir.com/ml/security.firewalls.kerio/2002-11/msg00042.html Yep, that's the thread all right. Now that I read it though, I remember that the guy was having a problem adding new rules. I'm not having that problem, just the part about not being able to delete MD5 table entries. -- John Corliss BS206. Because of all the Googlespam, I block all posts sent through Google Groups. I also block as many posts from anonymous remailers (for example, usenet4all.se, x-privat.org, dizum.com, tioat.net, frell.theremailer.net) as possible due to forgeries posted through them. No ad, CD, commercial, cripple, demo, nag, share, spy, time-limited, trial or web wares OR warez for me, please.
From: Maurice Helwig on 1 Aug 2010 03:31 On 30/07/2010 10:10 PM, John Corliss wrote: > Kerio 2.1.5 is far too long in the tooth. Besides, I'm no longer able to > remove .md5 entries from its list and don't feel like reinstalling the > program. Thus, I'm in the market for another firewall. > > A couple of things to note before replying: > > 1. I don't care a bit whether or not you think software firewalls are > worth installing and using. *I* use and like two-way software firewalls. > You're not going to engage me in a debate about the merits or lack > thereof of using a two-way software firewall, so don't waste your time > trying. > > 2. If you want to enter into a debate (either starting a debate *or* > replying to one) about the merits or lack thereof of two-way software > firewalls, I'm going to ignore your replies to this thread. I might > label your reply as "Debate" though, so that others can ignore you too. > > Now on to my post: > > This website rates various firewalls, free and otherwise: > > http://www.matousec.com/projects/proactive-security-challenge/results.php#products-ratings > > > Not sure why they're an authority on the subject, but perhaps somebody > else knows another site which similarly rates software firewalls? > > I was considering going for PC Tools Firewall Plus, but see that it's > down on the list and no longer recommended by the site. > > Ashampoo's free firewall isn't listed there at all, unfortunately. > > It would seem that, according to the test results at the site, my > options are either Comodo Internet Security or Online Armor Free. > > If you use a software firewall, which one (any one) do you prefer and > why? Which one imposes the least load on system resources? Etc. > > TIA. > Possibly Private Firewall http://www.privacyware.com/personal_firewall.html I too will be looking for a replacement for Kerio Firewall 2.1.5 and thought of trying Private Firewall - free version Maurice Helwig
From: John Corliss on 1 Aug 2010 04:29 John Corliss wrote: > Shadow wrote: >> John Corlisswrote: >> >>>> PS ---- why not just wipe your MD5's ? Kerio will just build >>>> another database as you use it. If the apps you have installed ATM are >>>> trusted, should not be a security risk. >>>> []'s >>> >>> The problem is that nothing I do will get rid of any of the MD5s, even >>> wiping them all. The next time I look, it's as if I did nothing. They're >>> all back, even the MD5s for old programs I no longer use. >>> >>> Yesterday, I read somewhere that somebody else was having the same >>> problem about a year ago. Then I lost the link and now I can't find it >>> again. >> Maybe some disk corruption made it read only. Well, boot into >> safe mode, exit the firewall, if it's there, and delete the confs and >> logs in the program folder (my logfile was 35Mb large, just deleted >> it. ) >> You can always save your conf (there is that option) but it >> would be better to just re-train it from scratch. You can't run all >> that many apps ......... >> []'s >> >> BTW, I found your thread ... too tired to read though it: >> >> http://osdir.com/ml/security.firewalls.kerio/2002-11/msg00042.html > > Yep, that's the thread all right. Now that I read it though, I remember > that the guy was having a problem adding new rules. I'm not having that > problem, just the part about not being able to delete MD5 table entries. Forgot to add thanks for finding that thread for me. Thanks! -- John Corliss BS206. Because of all the Googlespam, I block all posts sent through Google Groups. I also block as many posts from anonymous remailers (for example, usenet4all.se, x-privat.org, dizum.com, tioat.net, frell.theremailer.net) as possible due to forgeries posted through them. No ad, CD, commercial, cripple, demo, nag, share, spy, time-limited, trial or web wares OR warez for me, please.
From: John Corliss on 1 Aug 2010 04:32 John Corliss wrote: > Kerio 2.1.5 is far too long in the tooth. Besides, I'm no longer able to > remove .md5 entries from its list and don't feel like reinstalling the > program. Thus, I'm in the market for another firewall. > > A couple of things to note before replying: > > 1. I don't care a bit whether or not you think software firewalls are > worth installing and using. *I* use and like two-way software firewalls. > You're not going to engage me in a debate about the merits or lack > thereof of using a two-way software firewall, so don't waste your time > trying. > > 2. If you want to enter into a debate (either starting a debate *or* > replying to one) about the merits or lack thereof of two-way software > firewalls, I'm going to ignore your replies to this thread. I might > label your reply as "Debate" though, so that others can ignore you too. > > Now on to my post: > > This website rates various firewalls, free and otherwise: > > http://www.matousec.com/projects/proactive-security-challenge/results.php#products-ratings > > > Not sure why they're an authority on the subject, but perhaps somebody > else knows another site which similarly rates software firewalls? > > I was considering going for PC Tools Firewall Plus, but see that it's > down on the list and no longer recommended by the site. > > Ashampoo's free firewall isn't listed there at all, unfortunately. > > It would seem that, according to the test results at the site, my > options are either Comodo Internet Security or Online Armor Free. > > If you use a software firewall, which one (any one) do you prefer and > why? Which one imposes the least load on system resources? Etc. > > TIA. Well, I just deleted the Kerio configuration file and started all over again. Right away, some idiot's infected computer tried to crawl into mine via port 445, but of course I created a new rule to block that kind of nonsense. The MD5 table entry problems are all gone now. Guess I'll stick with Kerio 2.1.5 on this system. I still need a new computer though. Maybe I can sell blood. -- John Corliss BS206. Because of all the Googlespam, I block all posts sent through Google Groups. I also block as many posts from anonymous remailers (for example, usenet4all.se, x-privat.org, dizum.com, tioat.net, frell.theremailer.net) as possible due to forgeries posted through them. No ad, CD, commercial, cripple, demo, nag, share, spy, time-limited, trial or web wares OR warez for me, please.
From: Shadow on 1 Aug 2010 07:25
On Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:32:44 -0700, John Corliss <q34wsk20(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >Well, I just deleted the Kerio configuration file and started all over >again. Right away, some idiot's infected computer tried to crawl into >mine via port 445, but of course I created a new rule to block that kind >of nonsense. Make you feel younger. Your first install must have been > 8 years ago. Mine was. I previously used TPF and before that @guard... I use this freeware, helps close some doors: http://www.xp-antispy.org/index.php/en/download?func=sellang&iso=en Windows scans for port 445 on startup, if you have network neighborhood active. > >The MD5 table entry problems are all gone now. Guess I'll stick with >Kerio 2.1.5 on this system. You did backup, right ? Check your reg settings here: http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-1968743.php BTW you are on this thread :) Probably why you remember reading it, but can't remember the actual text, it's 6 years old. > >I still need a new computer though. Maybe I can sell blood. Well, be nice to BB. He promised to send one. Though you might be right, selling blood would be less disagreeable. I'd send you one if I lived a bit closer. Have two sitting in a corner gathering dust. Come and get them (Brazilian "Jungle") []'s |