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[lazy]

Since the MC crew are so productive  I wondered if someone could help me with an annoying problem: Each time I upgrade the version of MC, ie, 16.0.xxx, Zone Alarm treats this version as a "new application" that I have to clear for internet connection etc. This means that when I upgrade to 16.0.xxx, and sitting on my server I have to connect from the outside to the Library Server so that I can verify in ZA that this is a legitimate request. I have coped with this for a long time, but every now and then I forget, and then when I'm out traveling, I'm without access to my music. 

Does anyone have a workaround ?

[JimH]

I think that's a Zone Alarm issue, but if you're uninstalling each time, don't.  Just install.

[Sandy B Ridge]

You could set MC to only do manual updates so that you're not caught out accidentally without music whilst travelling.

Could you arrange a 'remote desktop' into the server from outside? I have splashtop remote on my ipad that I believe can 'remote' into my PC from outside my home subnet. I've never had a cause to try it so can't vouch for it working!

Sounds like zonealarm detects a new version or date for the exe and insists on verification. Any help on their forums?

SBR

[mbagge]

McAfee also wants permission to allow for internet access each time MC upgrades.

I think it treats the new build as a new unknown application each time. Maybe it creates some kind of fingerprint of the .exe file and that changes with every upgrade.

I guess I have to live with it as long as I use McAfee.