GLO Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Since downloading Zone Alarm, i have noticed that nearly all my programs try to connect to their main server when activated! Why does this happen??Im talking about MS word, Excel, and other programs like Dreamweaver etc etc.im real curious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeFiend Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 2 main reasons:1) activation purposes and/or registration2) checking for updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLO Posted October 16, 2004 Author Share Posted October 16, 2004 presumably internet access is not mandatory since most of the time PCs arent always connected to the Net right?So would i be safe just blocking it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeFiend Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Well, it's safe to block update checks, but I don't see a point to bother with it. Some other programs need to verify registration online as well. Other than that, you can block it all, but it's pointless if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewdatrip Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 It additionally will check for known bootlegged versions.If your copy is legit theres no need to block it, like otheres have stated its generally to check for updates and registration ie authenticity|Drew| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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