I want to control which programs access the internet.

[dude1234]

hi, If I'm using the internet, there are occasions when my download slows down and upon checking my Zonealarm panel I see that a program such as Java is using my download. I don't mind if Java checks for updates, but if I am doing something I want to be able to throttle whatever Java is doing until I finish what I am doing. After all I bought the computer and the broadband, so I want control. Can I get software to do this?

[ident]

Java should not be running unles you ask it to. You can stop this in services in msconfig,

also zone alarm is a virus within it self.

[Allan]

Java should not be running unles you ask it to. You can stop this in services in msconfig,

also zone alarm is a virus within it self.

Ignore this guy

[Saurabhdua]

You can always go to the "Program Access" window to Tick or Untick the programs against the 'Net Access'!

I don think there is any better alternative to Zonealarm when it comes to having a better control of Programs!

Moreover, this is what you can try>>>

Control Panel>>Locate the JAVA Icon>>Go to Advanced Tab>>Uncheck the last two options.

Hence, No more Tray Icons & no more Bandwidth restriction!