Re: What's vsmon ?

On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:49 +0100, Linedancer wrote:

> Sometimes when I switch my pooter on it won't load properly, if I do ctrl
> alt del, it says that vsmon is not responding, I have to reboot and then it
> loads ok

It's associated with ZoneAlarm Firewall
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/vsmon/

or this from www.answersthatwork,com
<QUOTE>
This actually displays as True Vector in the Task List in Windows
95/98/ME, and as VSMON in Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003. Essential
component of the Zone Alarm Internet firewall software. It is started
via the registry in Windows 9x/ME, and as a service in
NT/2000/XP/2003. This program enforces the security rules which you
configured on the Zone Alarm screens.

Recommendation :
Essential to the proper running of Zone Alarm; leave well alone.
<UNQUOTE>
--
Joe
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