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exbrit
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Message 31 of 92

Re: Traffic Controller resets to "Smart Access"

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Then I think it's best to open a  case with Technical Support as there must be a hidden factor that's causing this.

nigelg
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Message 32 of 92

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Interestingly, since I did Saturdays update SS Build 12.1.323  Firewall 13.1.132 and reset Firewall settings to Default then reset to stelth - it stays on both PC's.

Will report if this changes again.

exbrit
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Message 33 of 92

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That sounds promising.  😉

BalaSGS
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Message 34 of 92

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Hi All,

Thank you for confirming the issue is been resolved, post the update. However,  I would appreciate, if anyone in this thread; let us know if they still experiences issue and willing to help us understand this issue better. We will do our best to assist you.  

bollo
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Message 35 of 92

Re: Traffic Controller resets to "Smart Access"

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I have the exact same problem.  It has always been there over the years, but the latest update is much worse.  I have found no solution and it is making me look elsewhere for firewall protection.  I have minimized the impact though, by setting individual program permissions, which I check and update frequently - this keeps the smart traffic controller on a shorter leash. Unfortuanatley it still randomly switchs back throughout the day and at every reboot, which makes me angry because I like my system to remain in stealth mode.  I suspect, but do not know, that everytime a program in the "smart" list, that Mcafee has for allowed access programs, requires access it is allowed and that resets the parameter.  I say this because, except for reboot, the setting seems to only change when there is a new program listed in the programs permission section.  This is a nasty bug for people who are concerned about keeping their data secure.  I recall reading about this at one point from a Mcafee tech responder who said they designed the smart controls to allow "priority" software access irrespective of your setting because it was required to keep the system functional - in other words, stealth is only stealth sometimes. 

Peacekeeper
Message 36 of 92

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Hmm I have been testing this since Monday with firewall on stealth and so far it sticks on that. I removed a window's standard program and it was put back by Mcafee  ie IE10. This is because I have smart advice set to auto I assume.

After mcafee auto allowed the program it, the firewall,was still at stealth.

Firewall 13.5.106 Sc 12.6.130

chaywood
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Message 37 of 92

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I think that this should be tested ion a new computer, new install.  That is when it was doing it for me.

-CHris

Peacekeeper
Message 38 of 92

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Ok have a newly install XP test box will that do or is it only on win 7?

Message was edited by: Peacekeeper on 11/05/13 6:48:26 AM
chaywood
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Message 39 of 92

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For me it was happening (still happening) on win 7 64 bit

-Chris

bollo
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Message 40 of 92

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Mine is Win 7 Pro 64 bit

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