Try adding the following reg entry under:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center

DWORD: FirewallDisableNotify
Value: 1
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Cheers,
TC

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"Steve" wrote in message
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Too All:

I am reposting this as apparently, I discovered another problem with SP2
involving reformatting in Outlook Express. Hopefully, I have it fixed
now.

I just installed WinXP SP2 by way of the CD that I ordered for free from
MS. So far, the only problem that I have is with ZoneAlarm.

I am running ZA 4.5.594.000 as the reviews that I have read on the latest
version are unfavorable. I have been using ZA for about 3 years.

I am also behind a hardware firewall, so ZA is mainly for monitoring
programs (or adware/spyware/trojans) that are trying to phone home (which
has helped me in the past). From what I have read the WinXP SP2 firewall
does NOT have this capability.

Following instructions from my PC manufacturer (Dell):

Turn Windows Firewall Off
http://support.dell.com/support/topi...=gen&cs=#step1

and

How Do I Prevent Microsoft® Security Center® from Giving Me Warnings When
it Doesn't Recognize My Firewall Software?
http://support.dell.com/support/topi...&l=en&s=gen&cs


I have done the following:

Control Panel - Security Center - Firewall - OffandControl Panel -
Security Center - Firewall Recommendations - I have a firewall solution
that I'll monitor myself

NOW THE PROBLEM

The Security Center is NOT remembering this setting and ever time that I
start my PC:

1) I get a warning balloon message from the Security Center

2) ZA's startup hangs until I dismiss this message

3) Control Panel - Security Center - Firewall Recommendations - I
have a firewall solution that I'll monitor myself - is unchecked and I
have to check it again.

NOW THE QUESTIONS:

1) Does anyone know how to fix this problem by the GUI?

2) Does anyone know how to fix this problem by editing the
Registry?Thanks,Steve