Security programs sometimes make the screen to go black when you try to capture.

Some security programs, like ZoneAlarm ForceField, Norton Internet Security and Trusteer Rapport have introduced a feature which blocks screen capture. But it stupidly blocks everyone, including you, the computer owner, from capturing your own screen. The problem seems worst when capturing secure web pages, like bank statements and order pages.

Cranky Dave insists the best solution is Control Panel / Add or Remove Programs. But we've compiled the following tips from clever customers who've found ways to circumvent this so called "security"

Steve

Norton Internet Security

Larry A suggests:

Go into Norton settings, click on transaction security and disable Crimeware Protection. 15 minutes should be enough time. Then you’ll be able to do your captures.

Rick W provides the following fix:

1 Click on the Norton Internet Security tab up top.

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2 Click Reports & Statistics at the bottom.

3 Click View Transaction Protection.

4 Enter your password for Norton Internet Security.

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4 You’ll see a recent date where CaptureWiz.exe was blocked… highlight that event and click Allow/Block on the lower-right.

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5 The “Status” which said “blocked” before should now say “allowed.”

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ZoneAlarm ForceField Extreme Security

The simple solution is to use a different browser. Apparently, ZoneAlarm only "protects" Internet Explorer.

Bill says:

I contacted ZoneAlarm and received the following answer:

1 In ForceField's Settings screen

2 Click the Advanced tab across the top

3 Find the 'antispyware' section

4 Check or Select, "Only in allegedly secure sessions (https)"

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5 Click Ok and reboot computer to ensure changes take effect

It worked for me.

Alek S. suggests checking Enable virtualization as well.

Arne D. says to wait 10 seconds after turning off Forcefield.

Another customer suggests:

In Program Control, click on "Programs". Then highlight "CaptureWiz Pro Application file". Next click on the "Options" button at bottom right. The Program Options window shown will open up. Check the top box, as shown. CaptureWiz Pro will now work. Doesn't matter if it is set as "Auto" or "Custom" on previous window.

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Trusteer Rapport

Craig H found this solution..

1. Open Rapport Console:

a. Click the Rapport icon, located next to the browser's address bar, and then click "Open Console", or

b. Click Start -> All Programs -> Trusteer Rapport -> Rapport Console

2. Change the policy by following these steps:

a. At the bottom of the console there is a green right arrow - click it

b. Click "Edit Policy"

c. Enter the letters as they are shown in the image and then click OK.

d. Find "Block Screen Capturing " (1st row)

e. Next to "Block Screen Capturing", Click the drop down menu and choose "Never"

f. Click "Save"

3. Reboot your computer