In a message dated 8/30/2006 1:27:32 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, LloydLHite31@aol.com writes: I am having problems with Zone Alarm blocking web pages even though I have ZA set to accept them. Do you think it is safe to spend over a hour online downloading S&S Center with no firewall and anti-virus protection? Lloyd Lloyd, Is it safe? Well, I don't know, but you should certainly run the AV and anti-spyware programs immediately after they are installed! However, you really don't have any choice about turning off both your AV and ZA while you download. I, personally, would feel comfortable with it, but I would also plan to do a full scan of my machine immediately after. Sharon