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Posted by Andrew Rossmann on December 9, 2004, 4:30 pm
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> I was using a D-Link I-604 router in a home network situation (3 computers,
> WK2SP4 and cable modem). I've been plagued with memory leaks with ALL 3
> computers when using this setup and accessing internet. Randomly, I will
> start to lose content on web pages (blank areas, text missing, etc)...then I
> will start having memory issues with MS Office (specifically Access,
> Excel)...as I said, this happens randomly with all computers (memory on 2
> boxes is 256mb, other box is 1 gig). I have been in touch with D-Link
> support several times; they had me update the firmware, had me make changes
> to IE6 configurations, etc....nothing has worked. When I go back to Zone
> Alarm for my firewall; i.e., then everything (web browsing, Office apps)
> works fine..As a last resort, I e-mailed D-Link again, detailing whats going
> on....this time they never got back to me.
> What is interesting, is that I tried a Linkys router, and the same thing
> happens.....so now, I am really confused ..(maybe there are "ghosts in the
> machine")...any suggestions??
I don't see how an EXTERNAL firewall would cause programs to crash on
the computer. You should still use ZoneAlarm, even with the router. It
will help protect you from other computers on your net, plus control
outgoing data.
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