2) Zone alarm has "High internet zone security" setting which makes your computer invisible on the net. I put it on so it would become difficult for viruses to find their way back, but apparently it also makes it impossible for Internet Explorer to connect to the internet now, so I have to use "Medium" security setting meaning that viruses can see my machine. Is there a way around it?
You need to add programs to the trusted list and give them access rights.
