- What is WindowZones?
- How am I at risk when I run Windows as an Administrator?
- What is an Administrator? What is a Limited User?
- What is a 'zero day' attack?
- How does WindowZones work?
- How can WindowZones help protect me?
- Is WindowZones easy to use?
- What operating systems does WindowZones work on?
- I've installed WindowZones and now I'm having a number of problems. I can't even get some processes back into the Admin Zone. How do I fix this?
- Does WindowZones require signature updates like anti-virus products do?
- What kind of programs should I run in the Safe Zone?
- WindowZones reported an unexpected error what should I do next?
- How can I stop WindowZones service?
- If I uninstall the WindowZones trial, are all traces of the application removed?
- Why doesn't Microsoft fix this problem?
- I've heard Microsoft is changing the way this area works in Windows Vista. Will I still need WindowZones with Windows Vista?
- Microsoft's Windows Update says I don't have permission anymore. How do I fix this?
- I don't use a password when I log into Windows, is that a problem?
- Should I add the Windows Explorer to the Safe Zone?
- Windows Live Messenger tells me to log on as an administrator to update but I am an administrator. Is WindowZones affecting this upgrade?
- After making a hardware change to my PC I am getting an error saying my Security Key is bad and prompting me to Buy Now. I've already purhcased a license. How do I fix this?
What is WindowZones?
WindowZones is an innovative security application that supplements your existing anti-virus and anti-spyware software to bring you effective protection against Internet viruses such as worms and trojans, spyware, keyloggers, drive-by downloads, and other malicious Internet content.
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How am I at risk when I run Windows as an Administrator?
Administrator gives all programs complete, unrestricted access to every piece of information on your PC. In fact, a program with administrative rights can not only read from or write to any file on your computer, it also has the ability to install additional software, change your hardware or software settings, inspect sensitive or personal information, or even completely erase your hard drive. It is these raw, unrestricted administrative rights that viruses and spyware rely on to do their damage.
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What is an Administrator? What is a Limited User?
Administrator has unrestricted access to your computer, so administrator can modify files, modify registry entries and install programs, whereas, a Limited User has very restricted access to your computer.
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What is a 'zero day' attack?
Zero day attack is an exploit that is launched on the same day a security issue is announced to public or fix for a security issue is released by a vendor. Security products that require signatures or periodic updates will not be able to protect from zero day attacks. WindowZones works at the access level so it can protect your system from zero day attacks.
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How does WindowZones work?
WindowZones works by restricting access level of applications, working as a first line of defense against security threats. Since WindowZones works at the access level rather than the detection level, it does not require signature updates. Its protection is never out of date!
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How can WindowZones help protect me?
WindowZones protects your system from the harmful effects of viruses, worms and other malicious Internet content. WindowZones works by restricting access level of applications. Using WindowZones, you can run your Internet facing applications such as browser, email client or instant messaging client in safe zone. While running within the safe zone, malicious applications will not be able to create intended damage to your PC.
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Is WindowZones easy to use?
Yes. WindowZones has very simple and intuitive user interface and you do not require technical skills to use the product. WindowZones automatically configures most of the commonly used Internet-facing applications in the Safe Zone, so you can install and instantly start protecting your PC.
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What operating systems does WindowZones work on?
Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional.
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I've installed WindowZones and now I'm having a number of problems. I can't even get some processes back into the Admin Zone. How do I fix this?
You may have moved the process explorer.exe to the Safe Zone. Explorer.exe, also known as Windows Explorer, File Explorer, or Windows shell, is used by Windows XP in a number of different ways. By placing explorer.exe into the Safe Zone, you will substantially increase your security but potentially at the cost of usability. If you are having problems completing certain tasks after installing WindowZones and explorer.exe is in the Safe Zone, move it back to the Admin Zone and the problems will likely go away.
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Does WindowZones require signature updates like anti-virus products do?
No. WindowZones works at the access level; it does not require periodic signature updates.
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What kind of programs should I run in the Safe Zone?
Most of the malicious content enters your PC from the Internet. We recommend running Internet-facing applications such as web browsers, email clients, instant messaging applications, and peer-to-peer download clients in the Safe Zone.
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WindowZones reported an unexpected error what should I do next?
If any error occurs, in most cases, WindowZones would be able to provide detailed information about the problem and solution. In case, if you get any unexpected errors, please report to our technical support team at support@bytecrusher.com.
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How can I stop WindowZones service?
WindowZones adheres to standard Windows guidelines. You can stop WindowZones from Windows Control Panel. Please follow these steps:
- Launch Windows Control Panel from Windows Start Menu.
- Click "Administrative Tools" icon and then "Services" icon.
- Right click on "WindowZones Service" and click STOP menu item. Alternatively, you can double click on "WindowZones Service" and click STOP button.
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If I uninstall the WindowZones trial, are all traces of the application removed?
All product traces are removed with the exception of intellectual property protection values designed to keep someone from subsequently reinstalling the 15-day trial over and over again in an attempt to obtain perpetual use. This is standard industry practice for trial software.
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Why doesn't Microsoft fix this problem?
Microsoft releases security patches to Windows Operating System and other Microsoft Products after security vulnerabilities are exposed. In the meantime, several attacks are launched before security patches are correctly applied to protect millions of systems.
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I've heard Microsoft is changing the way this area works in Windows Vista. Will I still need WindowZones with Windows Vista?
It remains to be seen how Windows Vista's User Account Control feature works and gets utilized by Windows users. As of this moment, the consumer versions of Windows Vista are not even yet commercially available.
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Microsoft's Windows Update says I don't have permission anymore. How do I fix this?
If you have Internet Explorer in the Safe Zone by rule and you launch Windows Update from your start menu, you may encounter this problem. To resolve it, temporarily move Internet Explorer back to the Admin zone and refresh your browser (choose Refresh from your browser's View menu).
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I don't use a password when I log into Windows, is that a problem?
It's likely not a problem for WindowZones, however it is an overall security risk for your PC. If your PC was stolen, anyone could start it and access your files. As well, certain Windows features do not work if your user account does not have a password. We recommend all Windows users have passwords on their user accounts. To set a password, choose Control Panel from your Start Menu and then click the User Accounts tool.
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Should I add the Windows Explorer to the Safe Zone?
Windows Explorer (explorer.exe), also sometimes referred to as the File Explorer, Program Manager, or Windows Shell should not be added to the Safe Zone in most cases. Adding Windows Explorer to the Safe Zone effectively demotes almost all subsequent program starts to the Safe Zone. While this might sound good, it can have a usability impact. For example, with Windows Explorer in the Safe Zone, you will be unable to uninstall applications. Running Windows Explorer in the Safe Zone is almost tantamount to simply running Windows as a Limited User.
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Windows Live Messenger tells me to log on as an administrator to update but I am an administrator. Is WindowZones affecting this upgrade?
Most likely. If you accepted the default rules, Windows Live Messenger (formerly known as MSN Messenger) will be automatically run in the Safe Zone. By design and for your protection, it will not be able to update itself while it is in the Safe Zone. To apply the update, move Windows Live Messenger to the Admin Zone. Open your web browser and move it to the Admin Zone as well. Go to Microsoft's Live Messenger page at
http://get.live.com/messenger/overview and download the upgrade manually.
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After making a hardware change to my PC I am getting an error saying my Security Key is bad and prompting me to Buy Now. I've already purhcased a license. How
do I fix this?
You may have received an error message similar to the below if you made a significant hardware change to your PC after activating WindowZones. To correct this problem, you will need a new License Key. To obtain a new License Key, please send an email request to support (at) bytecrusher.com using the email address you used when you purchased WindowZones.
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