Sims 2 changing my internet connection
timelycorruption:
Wait, why would ET TS2 be phoning home? Who are they phoning?
Aner-Dyfan:
EAxis you fool. It is spyware, the reason they give is to make sure you have a legit copy, but it could be used for more malicious means. Even if not by EA but hackers making programs to piggyback on the traffic.
Marhis:
Just FYI.
I was using the stupid Windows Firewall. I have installed Zone Alarm, now, and blocked any access to TS2 exe.
Result: I'm posting this while TS2 is minimized ;).
Thank you, and fuck EA with a baseball bat.
socurious:
Wait. Whoa. Hold on now. I thought I made sure my game was NOT phoning home both when I installed, AND through the stupid firewalls. Is it possible for the game to be trying to access EAxis? Do NOT Want! If so, how will I know? Will I get some sort of message?
Marhis, I assume by your post that Zone Alarm is better than other firewalls - even the (gasp) paid-for ones?
Marhis:
Quote from: maurie on 2009 April 22, 00:35:00
Marhis, I assume by your post that Zone Alarm is better than other firewalls - even the (gasp) paid-for ones?
Honestly, when it comes to Windows I'm basically less than a n00b. I only did a quick search, found out that apparently Zone Alarm is recommended quite a lot around, and tried. The main difference I spotted first was that ZA allows you to set every program allowance to peek out your ethernet/wireless connection, while Windows firewall apparently lacks of (or I'm not able to find).
I can't state I picked the best, therefore it's better if someone else, more windows-wise, chimes in and enlightens us peons.
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