I was using Zone Alarm Pro! Then I started having problems on a particular forum ... It was putting <javascript stuff> in my posts.
One of the forum members asked me if I was using ZAPro, because it can cause that very same problem.
He hit the nail on the head..
Someone suggested using Sygate, gave me a link and stuff

and I've been using it ever since. Only thing is, I'm not sure about the advanced stuff like ports and whatever (TCP/UDP)
I wish someone would write a simple explanation and then I would know how to configure it...... I know... I know...RTFM... lol....
I'm not very good with manuals on screen I prefer the old type printed stuff