Re: What's vsmon ?

JoeH wrote:
> 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>


Thanks Joe. :-)
--
Pat


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