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Nov 15 '06
Pros: Great program for the price!
Cons: You still get pop-up ads.
Summary: I recently purchased Zone Labs Zone Alarm Pro 3.0 anti-virus protection software for my new Gateway 700XL computer. My Gateway computer came pre-installed with a 30-day trial of McAfee anti-virus protection software. As soon as the McAfee anti-virus ... read more
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Feb 22 '06
Pros: See above
Cons: see above
Summary: I ran McAfee security suite on my machine for a year and bought it for around £40 or roughly $60 USD. Seemed to work ok , however i once lost my internet connection due to a worm, this was fix with a winsock patch. This was a major breach of the ... read more
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Dec 11 '03
Pros: powerful
Cons: very annoying popup messages that can't be turned off
Summary: This product used to be the best product but some geniuses have improved it so that as you browse the web you will constantly be blessed with a pop-up message (that cannot be turned off) saying that privacy settings have affected this site. This message ... read more
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Apr 18 '03
Pros: Easy to use and effective
Cons: Sometimes intrusive
Summary: I went through a lot of firewalls: Norton, Tiny, BlackIce... they all pretty much sucked. I even had problems with the integrated Windows XP firewall because there was no was to allow traffic over IRC (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, ... read more
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Mar 08 '03
Pros: Supposedly blocks pop ups & banner adds
Cons: Blocks all internet activity / lousy technical support
Summary: I am using Zone Alarm Pro version 3.7.098. Whenever I open the program, all internet activity is blocked. In order to access the internet, I have to shut the zone alarm program down.
When I contacted technical support through their web site, I ... read more
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Feb 20 '03
Pros: Can teach beginners the basics of port security.
Cons: If time is money, then it isn't free.
Summary: I have worked with several versions of the freeware and the full version of Zone Alarm, and have not found any of them to be completely stable - especially on NT platform operating systems. I have experienced too many crashes and unusual behavior to ... read more
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Feb 17 '03
Pros: None
Cons: Everything
Summary: I downloaded the free version of zone alarm, and initially was impressed. But then, it began to do strange things. I play Descent 3 multiplayer on the internet, and Zonealarm interferes with the game. I sent them an email to ask them if the purchased ... read more
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Dec 07 '02
Pros: Highly funtional, feature rich firewall
Cons: Lots of options, difficult to understand initially (but worth it)!
Summary: With all the talk about potential hackers breaking in you personal home PCs I decided to invest in a firewall. There were several options out there but I liked the look of the ZoneAlarm interface so I gave it a try.
This application is very ... read more
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Nov 06 '02
Pros: Great concept, original format easy to use,
promising technology.
Cons: Questionable integrity (is Zone Alarm *CAUSING* Intrusion Attempts with its defaults?)
Summary: We are growing increasingly frustrated over the lack of a good, reliable, HONEST Firewall that can protect our machines while we are on the Internet. We've tried at least four or five firewall products in the past couple years and have yet to find what ... read more
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Oct 26 '02
Pros: Stops inbound AND unwanted outbound traffic, good ad blocking.
Cons: TERRIBLE SUPPORT. Not for a newbie or the faint of heart.
Summary: This review is of Zone Alarm Pro version 3.1.395 (original post from 10/02).
I recently switched from Black Ice to Zone Alarm because of the ability to monitor/block outbound traffic and the ad/pop-up blocking it offers. It does take some ... read more
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Aug 27 '02
Pros: V 3.1 Interface is a lot cleaner
Installs and auto-detects networks and VPN's nicely
Cons: I had to uninstall mine...too many freezes and crashes.
Summary: I used 2.6 for ages with no problems...until despite the warnings of others here I (imagining some kind of papal dispensation that made me immune to these problems) I went ahead and paid for Ver 3.1 Pro.
Sighs..what a ... read more
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Jul 26 '02
Pros: Good securtiy, easy of use.
Cons: Becoming bloated software, requires more memory now.
version 2.6.362 interface was better.
Summary: I've been using Zone Alarm (freeware) for a long time and like it a lot. But recently the new 3.125 version became available and I upgraded to it. After upgrading I noticed it now uses over 8MB of memory when loaded. The older 2.6.362 version only used ... read more
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Jul 23 '02
Pros: Blocks trojan horses, spyware, and hacker attacks
Cons: Buggy, unstable, difficult to uninstall when problems arise
Summary: Last year, I wrote a glowing review of Zone Alarm. I couldn’t get over how well it worked and the fact that it was free. Unfortunately, a lot has changed in a year. Today, I removed it from my husband's computer and have no intentions of ever using it ... read more
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Jul 14 '02
Pros: ZAP 2.6.xxx is the way to go
Cons: Stay away from v3.0.xxx
Summary: I purchased ZAP 2.6 as a bundle after using the free version. I just wanted more protection. This firewall works like a champ. Oh, the problems it will cause hackers! Configuration and permissions can be confusing to the novice, but overall it is a ... read more
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Jun 23 '02
Pros: Excellent security, Customizable, Easy to Use and Setup
Cons: none
Summary: I have been using Zone Alarm for many months now and it is an excellent program. The program offers powerful security and privacy features as well as complete customization to make it work for you.
Security:
If you have a broadband ... read more
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Jun 05 '02
Pros: Is an effective fire wall.
Cons: Alerts tend to nag.
Summary: *WHAT IS A FIRE WALL?*
An example of a fire wall would be in houses, it's there to prevent a fire from spreading in to the neighboring house. In a computer the fire wall accomplishes the same thing, it blocks hackers...viruses Ext. from entering ... read more
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Apr 29 '02
Pros: Basic firewall is excellent.
Cons: ZoneAlarmPro 3.0 update is so buggy it creates more problems than it solves.
Summary: I used the free version of Zone Alarm 2.6 for a long time and was very happy with it. Then I decided to buy it (Zone Alarm Pro) and then upgraded to their new version 3.0. BIG MISTAKE!
Their support is almost non-existent and extremely ... read more
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Mar 27 '02
Pros: easy configuration, stable, free
Cons: some features are available only in PRO version
Summary: Combining ease of use and effective security, ZoneAlarm Pro 2.6 is among the most effective firewalls. It is free if you choose to use it at home.
Then what does a firewall do. It blocks your open doors and prevent people sneak into your PC. ... read more
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Mar 25 '02
Pros: Didn't cost anything, easy to uninstall
Cons: Messy, hard to set up, little or no help online
Summary: Well, I had heard a lot of positive reviews about ZoneAlarm, so I decided to try it on my PC at work (Win2K Pro). It was so horrible, I uninstalled it after about 15 minutes (would have uninstalled it sooner, but I kept getting alarms).
After ... read more
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Mar 16 '02
Pros: Protects your PC, free to download
Cons: None
Summary: After a friend told me about Zone Alarm Firewall, I thought I would download it for myself.
Zone Alarm Firewall is software that protects your PC against anyone hacking in to it. It is like a virus scan in a way. You can use both a virus scan ... read more
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Jan 28 '02
Pros: very effective, basic is free
Cons: be prepared to reformat your hard drive if anything goes wrong
Summary: Zone Alarm is a very handy and useful program that is easy to install and configure. The basic version is free and that is a big bonus for most users.
I recently had a year long contract with one of the high speed cable companies here in Canada. ... read more
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Jan 13 '02
Pros: IT IS EFFICIENT, USER FRIENDLY, FREE
Cons: NOTHING AT ALL - Perfect for home use or non-profit use...
Summary: Having recently switched from a dial-up internet account to cable modem (Charter Pipeline Communications), I was told I would now need a "fire wall". Being a "newbie", I had heard the term before but really didn't understand what it meant.
... read more
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Nov 28 '01
Pros: Quality computer security for a low low price (FREE!)
Cons: None :-)
Summary: What a wonderful way to protect your computer and its data, for free!
Boy, do I have a deal for you! Hmmm, maybe I shouldn't start of sounding like a cheap infomercial or bad used car salesman. But really, this is a wonderful piece ... read more
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Nov 21 '01
Pros: free download, easy to use
Cons: none
Summary: I have been using cable modem for more than 3 years. I never had anyone hacked into my computer (at least that was what I thought). One reason is that I only use the computer about an hour a day and it was off rest of the time. About a year ago, I ... read more
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Nov 19 '01
Pros: free download, easy to use
Cons: none
Summary: I have been using cable modem for more than 3 years. I never had anyone hacked into my computer (at least that was what I thought). One reason is that I only use the computer about an hour a day and it was off rest of the time. About a year ago, I ... read more
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Nov 10 '01
Pros: A fantastic program that does exactly what it should.
Cons: None, I have no complaints.
Summary: It's a troubling time for us all, and a little safety is a welcome thing. ZoneAlarm can give you just that, safety. Not only do the market a great product that gives you exactly what it promises, but you can get it free. ZoneAlarm is easy to use, ... read more
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Nov 08 '01
Pros: FREE!, Keeps hackers out, Very easy to use
Cons: Cable & DSL users only reap the benefits of this
Summary: Recently I switched from my slow-as-molasses dial-up to a fast cable modem. I love it. However since Cable and DSL are always connected to the internet it pretty vulnerable to hackers unlike with the dial up modems. So while you sleep with the computer ... read more
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Nov 08 '01
Pros: Free, Easy, Effective
Cons: NONE!
Summary: I'll make this review short and sweet:
This product is a must for anyone on a network (an internet connection that is always on, not a dial-up) due to security reasons. You cannot protect against everything and everyone, but this product ... read more
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Nov 04 '01
Pros: Free, Reliable
Cons: Slows down computer loading time
Summary: I downloaded Zone Alarm about a month ago and have had no problems with so far. Some people have said it sometimes wont let you access the internet through a certain program but that's only if you dont follow the directions like a retard. This product ... read more
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Nov 03 '01
Pros: This thing is amazing! Blocks out perpetrators
Cons: Should include the PRO version features! :)
Summary: First off, let me say that people who give this software a negative review are people who usually have technical problems (crashes, stalls, blue screen, etc.). On the bright side, if you get this thing working fine with no technical problem, it's worth ... read more
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Nov 03 '01
Pros: Great firewall protection. Let's you know what goes out
Cons: None
Summary: I have the regular FREE zone alarm edition. It has done me wonders in protecting my computer by letting me know what program(s) access the internet. It also does a good job of blocking "scanners" and open ports. Everytime I check my ALERTS in ... read more
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Oct 26 '01
Pros: FUN TO WATCH...AND TINKER WITH TOO!
Cons: ...can be a little frustrating getting technical questions answered...
Summary: People can easily become complacent when considering they're personal computer's security. Things that sound unimportant to many users like: "network filtering" or whether or not this port or that port is opened or closed become more easily understood ... read more
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Oct 25 '01
Pros: Takes a totally proactive approach to security.
Cons: Versions before 2.6.231 were unstable with Windows XP.
Summary: I cannot say enough about this program. Zone Labs' Zone Alarm takes a totally proactive approach to security that is unmatched by any other desktop firewall to date. Any applications accessing the Internet or network from your computer must have explicit ... read more
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Oct 18 '01
Pros: Protects your computer
Cons: Doesn't show enough details about the programs trying to access outside.
Summary: If you own a computer... you probably have heard of Hackers and the things that they do. If you want to make your computer less vurenable to these people... you have to have a Fire Wall. Zone Alarm.... Just go to www.zonealarm.com and download your ... read more
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Oct 06 '01
Pros: Effective, supposedly.
Cons: Crashes system; Connection won't work with it disabled; Pain to uninstall.
Summary: I was bored and in a downloading mood, so I figured I'd try installing a firewall. This particular one seemed to have somewhat decent ratings, so I spent a couple minutes and put it on my system. After all, if I don't like it, I can just uninstall it, ... read more
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Oct 06 '01
Pros: Plenty, but let's be real, it's free!
Cons: None
Summary: Firstly, let me say that I have bought and paid for packaged hacker protection, notably Black Ice Defender, which by the way, is in and of itself a fine software program. However, out of boredom I downloaded Zone Alarm from the CNET web site and was ... read more
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Sep 07 '01
Pros: Control Over Program TCP/IP Communication
Cons: No protection against trojans
No support for NT based systems
Summary: All Killer No Thriller
I am tired of seeing programs out there that give you a false sense of security. This program and many others give you the illusion that you are actually being protected from malicious users who can gain ... read more
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Aug 29 '01
Pros: Protects Adaquatley, Good Application Recognition, It's Free!
Cons: No Member Profiles, Not feature-ritch
Summary: ZoneAlarm came into my life after an incident involving a little-known but nasty hacking program called HackHidden. ZoneAlarm prevented the program from running, ushered me to it, and has never let me down since. Despite lacking such features as member ... read more
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Aug 20 '01
Pros: Keeps your computer safe from Hackers - period!
Cons: Can be a little annoying until you tweak the settings.
Summary: It really does! It does not allow any programs in or out through your internet connection unless YOU let it! You can individually turn programs on or off, allow them access this one time or every time. It does not allow "pings" to be sent to your ... read more
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Aug 18 '01
Pros: Best bang for your firewall buck.
Cons: Windows XP problems, daunting for newbies.
Summary: Update Jan 13 2002: although Zone Alarm is designed to work with Windows XP, there are some lingering issues that have to fixed until I'd recommend it to an XP user. It tends to forget your app settings, and it will sometimes randomly lock you out of ... read more
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Aug 09 '01
Pros: Descent Security w/ free version, not hard to understand
Cons: too quirky to use
Summary: When I first got Zone Alarm, I didn't think it was too bad. I had just got got high speed net access and it served it's purpose. Honestly, it works for the bottom line user. After I move I get my high speed later, and start seeing the faults. One ... read more
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Jul 19 '01
Pros: easy to install and configure, this program offers advanced features and it's free
Cons: free version offers less protection then the Pro version
Summary: When I first started using a cable connection to the Internet, I downloaded BlackIce as my chosen firewall protection. It came highly recommended by the cable technician and also several friends so I went ahead with the registration. It wasn't long ... read more
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Jul 18 '01
Pros: Strong PC protection against hackers and malicious programs (worms, trojan horse, etc.)
Cons: Some corporate applications require to shut down ZoneAlarm
Summary: This software firewall suite had problems in previous versions but starting version 4.0 and current version 4.5 this is probably the best protection and stability for personal firewall software market. Pro version allows you quite flexible control over ... read more
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Jul 18 '01
Pros: Free
Cons: Simple bugs can kill its value
Summary: I am becoming tired of those who claim that, by running a firewall, their computers are unhackable. This is one serious misconception that must be cleared. While Zone Alarm is a decent firewall, it too is vulnerable to attacks against a system. However, ... read more
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Jul 16 '01
Pros: Lots of press, nice logo and graphics
Cons: Not for advanced users; won't run as a service on NT/2000
Summary: If you're looking for a firewall solution that doesn't delve too deeply into the arcane world of TCP, UDP and ICMP...this is the firewall solution for you; especially if you have a one computer or a couple that you share and they're running a Win 9x ... read more
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Jul 15 '01
Pros: ZoneAlarm Pro is the best software firewall available.
Cons: The free version has some limitations.
Summary: If you have a cable or DSL internet connection, you need a firewall.
ZoneAlarm Pro is the same as ZoneAlarm, but with more features. The free ZoneAlarm should be sufficient for most users. ZoneAlarm is widely recognized as being the best software ... read more
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Jul 15 '01
Pros: Easy user interface, Easy to install and setup up, Free for personal use
Cons: Does not always load properly
Summary: i have used Zone Alarm for over 2 years now.. and I dont know whati would do without it. it was a simple small download, easy to install and configure. for anyone who has a constant cable connection an internet firewall is a must, and zone alarm pro ... read more
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Jul 10 '01
Pros: FREE,FREE,FREE. Very easy to setup and operate.
Cons: Alert windows were confusing at first. I thought some hacker was attacking my computer.
Summary: ZoneAlarm 2.6 is a very easy and reliable firewall. I rest easy (somewhat) knowing that I have this program on my computer. When I had my cable modem installed, installing ZoneAlarm was the first thing I did. I did plenty of research at different web ... read more
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Jul 09 '01
Pros: Effectiveness, Graphical Interface, Price, Compatibility, Low-learning Curve
Cons: Hackers won't like it, and is less sufficient for some techies.
Summary:
Though a fan of BlackIce, I traced down many of my computer problems (e.g., freezes, crashes etc.) to the former, one of Zone Labs foremost competing products. I tried a variety of other firewalls, including McAfee Personal Firewall, which ... read more
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Jul 06 '01
Pros: Newbie friendly......free.......
Cons: However, you cant set up user profiles....
Summary: As with McAfee.com Personal Firewall, Zone Labs' ZoneAlarm operates on the principle of trusted applications. It learns which applications to trust by asking you questions such as "Do you want to allow Windows Explorer to access the Internet?" It can ... read more
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Jul 05 '01
Pros: Ease of Use, Good Protection
Cons: No Customization Features, RAM Hog
Summary: This program blocks everything including programs that you may want to connect to the internet(A pop up comes up asking you if you want to allow the program to connect). It does have it's flaws though (All Programs do). There isn't much customization, ... read more
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Jul 05 '01
Pros: Stops hackers, Free
Cons: Pro version costs money, messages are a bit cryptic for novices
Summary: I first downloaded this program as a novice to the security area after I had been hacked by a trojan horse, trojan horses are easy to use hacking tools that mainly nerdy teenagers use to hack other peoples computers and pretend there l337 (really cool) ... read more
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Jul 04 '01
Pros: Everything!! Stealth Protection against hackers!
Cons: Nothing that I can think of.
Summary: If you have not downloaded ZoneAlarm yet, but plan to soon, do yourself a favor, and go to www.grc.com. That is the website of the Gibson Research Corporation. Scroll down and click on Shields Up! This test will let you know how good your shields are ... read more
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Jul 03 '01
Pros: Easy set up, good firewall protection.
Cons: Not many if any.
Summary: This firewall is easy to use and has good protection. It is easy to set up program blocks (such as stopping Napster to access the internet) and password protect your security changes. Zone alarm firewall also logs the attacks to a file and shows you ... read more
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Jun 23 '01
Pros: sounds like a great idea.
Cons: nearly fried my computer.
Summary: I was very eager to try Zone Alarm because I just got a cable modem and it sounded like the perfect software for such a network connection. All the reviews I found were very favorable. Unfortunately, after installing Zone Alarm I couldn't boot up my ... read more
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Jun 18 '01
Pros: Free for home use
Cons: Has Some bugs
Summary: Zone alarm is a rather good firewall, but it doesn't come to you without some glitches. First off, it's not always 100% reliable, as most firewalls aren't. It is a free program for home use, but does it really work all the time? According to my ... read more
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Jun 03 '01
Pros: An adequate firewall? and FREE!
Cons: No password
Summary: I had tried BlackICE Defender, and something else that I can't even remember the name of, and then I found ZONEALARM and it was free! I downloaded and installed it with no problems at all and it seems to work perfectly. There is a little pop-up window ... read more
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Jun 02 '01
Pros: Ease of setup and use
Cons: Lack of detailed instructions / explanations of different features/graphics
Summary: For anyone using the internet, especially "always on" services (i.e. @Home(TM), ADSL, etc) this program is a must. It's free for personal home use and very easy to download, setup and use. Whenever a program attempts to access the internet, a pop-up ... read more
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May 30 '01
Pros: Easy to use, alerts are much more informative in newer versions
Cons: NONE WHATSOEVER!
New Version has SQUASHED bug with adding new applications to list!
Summary: With P2P filesharing on the rise, this piece of software is a MUST! Especially so, if you're on a high speed connection.
Depending on your settings, this software will basically lock down your computer so that you know EVERY piece of software ... read more
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May 30 '01
Pros: Fairly easy to install & use. Works GREAT!!
Cons: No instructions, it will slow access somewhat but not much.
Summary: The company I work for is an internet access point for 40 Texas school districts, each with their own network, that are all using T-1s and are behind a PIX firewall. In early May our main Windows 2000 & NT servers and Windows 2000 workstations started ... read more
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May 27 '01
Pros: Free for personal use, solid protection from intruders, runs "silently"
Cons: Compared to all the other protective programs, there are NONE
Summary: ZoneAlarm. "Wow" isn't fair for this program. It needs all kinds of adjectives to surround it, like, wonderful, solid, superb, indispensable, perfect (I mean, well, yeah, perfect).
What do I know?
I've worked in ... read more
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May 27 '01
Pros: Secure, easily customisable, free.
Cons: Difficult to understand alerts if you're not technical.
Summary: If you have any worries about securing your Windows system from outside attack, this is the product for you.
I kept meaning to do something about my system security but was procrastinating. Then a system I log into regularly was hacked and ... read more
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May 22 '01
Pros: Ease of use; technology works great
Cons: It should resolve IP address to alphanumeric address
Summary: I have been using Zonealarm (the free version) for over a year now. It has stopped quite a few intrusions into my PC. Most were not hackers, but ad agencies! Some of the most intrusive sites were: Yahoo, Netscape, and Geocities! I don't know what they ... read more
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May 19 '01
Pros: Free
Cons: Useless
Summary: Zone Alarm is a free firewall utility. You can upgrade to Zone Alarm pro for enhanced protection for a small fee. The only drawback to the program is that it doesn't work. I used it for a while, and other than getting in the way i didn't notice a ... read more
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May 18 '01
Pros: It's free, and it works with Win98 & Win2k Pro
Cons: User interface a little clumsy.
Summary: If you're reading this, you need a firewall. It's that simple. I average about a dozen or more daily attempts to access my system on a cable modem, and while they may not all be nefarious black-hatters, it startled me to realize how common and how easy ... read more
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May 16 '01
Pros: Easy to use, Effective, Nice looking
Cons: A little confusing setup
Summary: Bottom line (here on the top line) is that this software is free! And you can't even buy software as good as it is for under $100.
It is very effective, attractive, and fairly simple to use. With several different settings for different ... read more
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May 13 '01
Pros: Free, does a good job in tests.
Cons: Not all the fancy options.
Summary: I really think Zone Alarm is a good buy-you dont have to. It does the job. Here is a detailed description i typed up.
ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL or cable-connected PC from hackers. This program includes four interlocking ... read more
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May 11 '01
Pros: FREE
Cons: Annoying, doesn't really help much
Summary: Well, what can I say. I needed firewall protection, but didn't want to go out spending the money, and better yet, didn't want to go out at all. So, i searched online and came up with this one. I must admit, it does have some pretty good freatures, ... read more
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May 11 '01
Pros: Nice logo
Cons: Not very good...
Summary: What can possibly be worse than leaving your computer accessible to anyone on the internet?
Only one thing - Thinking that your computer is safe from intruders, when in fact it isn't. Zone Labs would like you to believe their product ... read more
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May 09 '01
Pros: stealth presence, easy to configure, ability to "remember"
Cons: not a one!
Summary: I had purchased a firewall when I went to a cable modem. The firewall was ok, but I noted ALOT of attempts to ping/hack/crack whatever word you want to use. I did some research and learned of the Shields Up site (by the creator of this firewall) and ... read more
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May 03 '01
Pros: Great Security, Free, Good Features, Stealth Mode.
Cons: Sometimes makes communication programs such as AIM disconnect.
Summary: I haven't really been interested in firewalls or any Internet security until my computer got hacked, and my whole windows folder was deleted. Therefore, causing me to format my drive and losing many thousands of dollars worth of software.
... read more
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Apr 29 '01
Pros: Free
Cons: No real 'security', not rules based, not customizable.
Summary: What's a firewall, anyways?
Firewalls are commonly used to protect systems behind them from unauthorized access through the 'dirty' interface which faces the Internet. ZoneAlarm elected to go a slightly different way, not only blocking ... read more
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Apr 26 '01
Pros: Great Protection
FREE
Cons: None Really
Summary: Breathing, Eating, Working, Hackers, these are all facts of life. Hackers being the newest addition to the list.
Zone Alarm is like winning the lottery; it may almost completely eliminate the threat of hackers to your system – just like ... read more
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Apr 19 '01
Pros: Free, Great protection, software an idiot could understand.
Cons: File Transfer Errors
Summary: ...but it is
Zone Labs did the unthinkable, offering a product others charge $20 for in computer stores, free. But first...
A fire what?
A firewall is a software or hardware that blocks unwanted connections to your ... read more
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Apr 14 '01
Pros: It's Free, Effectively blocks intrusion from both directions, Auto Lock
Cons: Does not keep log of attacks
Summary: Before you read any further, If you currently have a DSL or Cable Modem, go to their web site: WWW.ZoneAlarm.Com and download this program. If you have a commercially purchased firewall purchased more than 6 months ago, download this program and ... read more
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Apr 11 '01
Pros: Free, effective and user friendly
Cons: None
Summary: Not too long ago, I was not familiar with firewall software and I was not too concerned about it. My computer had been hacked many years ago and every now and then, but I never persued a solution to these pestering hackers with nothing better to do. ... read more
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Apr 10 '01
Pros: Ease of use, interface design, free
Cons: Some learning curve, especially for use on a LAN environment.
Summary: I use Zone Alarm primarily at home, and so far I have had nothing but positive results.
Zone Alarm acts as a guard dog, watching over what is coming and going from your computer while connected to the internet. There are several security ... read more
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Mar 28 '01
Pros: FREE, novice user-friendly, stable, ease of use
Cons: NONE
Summary: About a year ago I decided to come on board with high-speed internet access. My worries about the always-on connection were put to rest when I discovered Zone Alarm from Zone Labs.
This product number one, is free for personal use. ... read more
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Mar 19 '01
Pros: Easy to use, free, stable and intuitive
Cons: lacks in advanced features like user profiles
Summary: I had been using Broadband for 2 years now. Initially, I was not running any services on my PC, not even File and Printer sharing, and did not have much to bother with a dedicated link and fixed IP pointing to my machine. No one could hack because there ... read more
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Mar 19 '01
Pros: Free
Cons: Not the easiest to use.
Summary: By now everyone has heard of Firewalls, and if you are reading this you probably are considering installing a firewall on your system.
As stated in previous reviews of Zone Alarm, you can download a free version of Zone Labs' Zone Alarm for ... read more
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Mar 16 '01
Pros: Simple, free, easy
Cons: Intrusive, won't work with AOL UK, annoying
Summary: It's a sad world when us home users need a firewall. We don't have that much interesting data but still we're at risk from Trojans, Hackers and DOS Attacks. Sitting behind a firewall seems to be the only way to feel safe nowadays. ... read more
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Mar 07 '01
Pros: Smooth operation, small size, no crashes, effective firewall so far
Cons: None
Summary: ZoneAlarm is an excellent firewall program, it was quick to download and takes very little resources to run. I have had no problem with program or with anyone infiltrating my PC. It will tell you when a program is probing the PC ports and blocks it ... read more
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Feb 28 '01
Pros: It's Free and it does stop people from seeing you if you want.
Cons: it crashes alot and stalls and causes conflicts with some softwares
Summary: Zonealarm is a decent firewall it does what it says it will do, and it really is free for personal use but if you Use ICQ beware it likes to crash it and it will Not allow Use of the Newer AIM Voice functions and file share. For someone who doesn't do ... read more
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Feb 28 '01
Pros: It doesn't use too many resources.
Cons: none
Summary: This is one of the best firewalls I've tried.
I've used some other firewalls and tested them, but this one takes the prize!!!
It totally and completely makes you invisible to any server that wants to connect to you unless you want them ... read more
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Feb 27 '01
Pros: Excellent security for your computer, and the price FREE !!!
Cons: Nothing
Summary: If you frequent the internet, and don't like the idea of somebody hacking into your computer and reading your data, or crashing your system, this program is for you. It is the safest way to keep your computer from being attacked other than pulling the ... read more
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Feb 25 '01
Pros: Free. One of few products passing ShieldsUp port exposure and blocking outgoing spyware.
Cons: Repeatedly froze my WinMe system and had to remove it.
Summary: I've tested multiple firewalls for compatability and meeting Gibson's ShieldsUp port and spyware test. While Zone Alarm is the top rated product - and well deserving - it repeatedly froze my WinMe system (WinMe is not terribly stable) and so I had to ... read more
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Feb 22 '01
Pros: some free versions
Cons: limited functionality, difficult setup
Summary: Personally, I have had no true problems installing and implementing Zone Alarm at home, however, as a desk-side support technician, I have run into tremendous problems with this software in a LAN/WAN environment. One of the caveats of this ... read more
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Feb 22 '01
Pros: FREE! And completely firewalls your system!
Cons: None
Summary: After de-NAT-ing my DSL router, I needed a firewall, and fast. I can't go into this long 'searched and searched' story, because honestly I don't have one. One of my friends already knew about Zone Alarm and told me to get it.
Let me just ... read more
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Feb 20 '01
Pros: Basic Firewall
Cons: Not very configurable
Summary: This is not a bad product, it does what it's supposed to do. However installing it can also give you headaches due to several quirks:
1. When ever the 'permission' dialog pops up asking you if you want to allow this application to access the ... read more
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Feb 17 '01
Pros: easy to use, free, free updates, rock solid and very secure.
Cons: basic
Summary: Firewall, a lot have been written about them. I have used a few of them over the years...some I hated and some I liked but there was only one that fell in love with: Zone Alarm.
I have been using Zone Alarm for a year now and I must say it is ... read more
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Feb 13 '01
Pros: a good firewall, stops many hackers
Cons: runs in system tray and the pop-up and start-up
Summary: Well. I think that was a dumb title but oh well. Anyhow, I am going to tell you what I think about this software. I think that it is a great tool for preventing hackers from snooping around your computer and dropping in viruses. The best thing about this ... read more
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Feb 13 '01
Pros: Superior protection, easy to use, and it's free.
Cons: Splash screen at start up is a very minor annoyance.
Summary: For most casual Internet users, viruses and hackers are like house fires--they're something that happens to somebody else. The fact is that connecting to the Internet can be like setting off in a rowboat in a sea filled with invisible pirates equipped ... read more
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Feb 12 '01
Pros: Free version provides basic firewall protection - pro includes reporting
Cons: 12 months later and this thing still crashes Windows 2000
Summary: When I first discovered ZoneAlarm I really liked it. With basic firewall protection and extremely easy setup/use, it seemed like a great "personal firewall" for the average home or small business Internet user. And it is still such, but with one major ... read more
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Feb 08 '01
Pros: easy to use/configure; very secure
Cons: none (unless you're a malicious hacker)
Summary: So you've jumped on the band-wagon and gotten yourself a highspeed internet connection; give yourself a pat on the back. What? You don't have firewall protection; give yourself a slap on the wrist. "But, why do I need a firewall?" you may ask. ... read more
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Feb 07 '01
Pros: NOT a resource HOG. Continually having ports scanned- NO BREECHES!
Cons: Haven't found any.
Summary: Being of the new Broadband Age, naturally security became an issue. Though I don't feel my personal PC has any super confidential information that would be the downfall of the free world, I do have your normal personal information that I would like to ... read more
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Feb 03 '01
Pros: Freebie, easy to configure, hackers will go elsewhere.
Cons: Still looking for one.
Summary: After countless inquiries to cable and xDSL providers, the 21st century finally came to my neighborhood in the form of a cable modem Internet connection. Cable and xDSL are "always on" connections, which means you have an open pipe to the Internet ... read more
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Feb 02 '01
Pros: Nice design, don't have to worry about people getting into your computer.
Cons: Crashes computer, confusing, not so easy for a beginer.
Summary: Fast download that does not take very long to install. It pops up with all it's flashy gauges and what are supposed to be online help tips. But to me it seemed like there were to many confusing statements and gauges. It told me it had detected intruders ... read more
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Jan 31 '01
Pros: Protection against hackers
Cons: Tends to glitch at times when running too many programs at once.
Summary: If you are connected to the Internet through Time Warner, a cable modem or any dedicated line, you are exposed to hackers. With free software such as Zone Alarm, you are protected against intrusion into your personal computer, your bandwidth space and ... read more
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Jan 30 '01
Pros: Very strong protection for your PC
Cons: None so far
Summary: I was surprised to find a free personal firewall that is as strong, if not stronger than commercial (paid) software out on the market. Zone Alarm was simple to configure and allows the best flexibility for the needed protection you're looking for. You ... read more
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Jan 30 '01
Pros: It's free and protects you
Cons: Sometime it over protects
Summary: Zone Alarm
Zone Alarm is an amazing, free and very yellow piece of software. While it’s not a virus killer in the true sense of the word (It doesn’t remove any viruses from your system) it can prevent some of the nastier ones from being a ... read more
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Jan 29 '01
Pros: great protection, great control, great price!!
Cons: it doesn't come with free beer
Summary: Sometimes you don't just get what you pay for - you get a whole lot more. This is one of those rare occasions.
Zone Alarm is easy to set up. Once it's installed, it will let you know when a program on your pc is trying to access the net. ... read more
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Jan 27 '01
Pros: Free and offers some protection
Cons: Difficult to understand configuration
Summary: Zone Alarm can be downloaded free for personal use and as an internet security software it is O.K. but not perfect. Real professional hackers can get past this firewall, so I would recommend supplementing Zone Alarm with another security utility such ... read more
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Jan 25 '01
Pros: Free and absolutely with out a doubt works.
Cons: None
Summary: I CONNECT TO THE INTERNET VIA CABLE MODEM. I ALSO HAVE A HOME NETWORK AND I HAD NO PROBLEMS SINCE I STARTED USING ZONE ALARM.
IT IS EASY TO CONFIGURE AND USE. IT KEEPS UNWANTED HACKERS FROM TAMPERING WITH FILES. IT IS FREE. I KEEP MY LOCAL ... read more
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Jan 20 '01
Pros: It is a free download!
Cons: None
Summary: I downloaded the free version of ZoneAlarm almost a month ago and so far I am amazed. Completely baffled at what this program does for you. You wouldn’t believe how often someone is trying to get into your computer! It sometimes happens 30 times a day ... read more
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Jan 18 '01
Pros: Blocks and lists hack attempts and pings
Cons: ping lists can become annoying
Summary: Living at college has left my computer very vulnerable to hackers on the campus network. Not only am I on the internet with a very fast connection, but I also leave my computer on for long lengths of time.
I began looking for a good ... read more
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Jan 07 '01
Pros: Unbeatable personal security solution for an unbeatable price
Cons: none
Summary: I've been using Zone Alarm for over a year now and I must say, this is simply one piece of software i can't go without. Since i'm a cable modem user, i'm pretty much a sitting duck to thousands of hackers and hacker wannabes out there on the Internet. ... read more
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Jan 07 '01
Pros: Free for personal use; very simple to use.
Cons: May lack features desired by advanced users and programmers.
Summary: Chances are you're not serving files on an FTP server, telnetting to remote sites or running your own web server. If your internet usage is restricted to web browsing, email, newsgroups and chat, Zone Labs has the firewall for you.
I've used ... read more
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Jan 07 '01
Pros: 1. Efficient 2.Can customize 3.Ease of use
Cons: 1.Getting tired of clicking the pop-up box
Summary: Despite a few shortcomings,Zone Alarm is an efficient and effective
firewall.Sometimes,it gives the wrong impression that intrusion is taking place because a web site which you do not click now tries to transfer data to your ... read more
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Jan 04 '01
Pros: Free program that provides top-quality protection
Cons: Doesn't play well with McAffee Virus Scan
Summary: Why is Zone Alarm is a great product? Because the manufacturer charges what it's worth. 99.999% of the consumers on the Internet have absolutely no need for a firewall-- Zone Labs doesn't charge a nickel if you use their product for personal use. You do ... read more
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Jan 04 '01
Pros: Free and hassle free
Cons: none
Summary: You gotta have a firewall!... That's what people have been telling me since I got a cable modem two months ago. Since your always connected you need protection from hackers, they tell me. Well I can't think of a reason why a hacker would want access to ... read more
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Jan 03 '01
Pros: WOOHOO! FREE FOR INDIVIDUALS! Superior protection, too!
Cons: Not one Kilobyte of con here!
Summary: First of all, I'm no security guru. However...Steve Gibson, of Gibson Research is. I recommend anyone who has concerns take a few moments at his website, the address is http://www.grc.com He is the one who recommended this firewall. You will also find ... read more
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Jan 02 '01
Pros: Free in personal use, low fees for business
Cons: none found
Summary: If you don't have a firewall, you need one. If you don't want to spend much money, get ZoneAlarm. In personal use mode, it's totally Free! For a small business or commercial use, the fees at less than $40 US are extremely reasonable.
The ... read more
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Dec 31 '00
Pros: Free, Easy to Use, Good Security
Cons: Resource "Hog", May Cause System "Freezes"
Summary: After reading the stellar reviews given to this product by ZDNet & TechTV (both properties of Ziff-Davis Publishing), I decided to give it a try. The main reason is that I recently upgraded to DSL and set up a home network. I decided that some kind ... read more
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Dec 30 '00
Pros: Fast Response, Warns on everything
Cons: Tracking everything can be painful
Summary: If logging and checking every last thing your system does interests you, then you'll love ZoneAlarm. It checks and queries just about everything. This is admirable, as very little can get past it.
Although, having a pop-up window ask you to ... read more
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Dec 27 '00
Pros: FREE and POWERFUL, full-featured
Cons: doesn't support ICS unless upgraded to pro version
Summary: Everyone who is online today needs a firewall. Not just cable and DSL users. You can be hacked even if you use an analog dial up modem. Protect yourself with a good firewall. The two best are Black Ice Defender and ZoneLabs Zone Alarm. Personally, I ... read more
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Dec 18 '00
Pros: Simple and Free
Cons: sometimes can lock up if multiple programs are running
Summary: Are you ready GREAT & FREE?! Get it link below! ZoneAlarm simply the best; simply the easiest firewall, AND its FREE! This one is very simple to use. It is great for cable and DSL, and also perfect for dial-ups.
You have five options on the top ... read more
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Dec 18 '00
Pros: easy to install and operate
Cons: none known
Summary: Stan my computer literate friend did not beat around the bush;
" Man you could have been infiltrated , someone may have implanted a Trojan horse on your PC and they could be doing anything with it, credit fraud, espionage, major hacking, ... read more
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Dec 11 '00
Pros: It's free I tell ya it's FREE!
Cons: let me get back to you on that
Summary: So far so good. I have no problems with The zone labs firewall. Zone labs is really easy to understand and has a lot of neat options to use at you fingertips. The best thing about zone labs is that it's all FREE. I like saying FREE and I also like what ... read more
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Dec 03 '00
Pros: easy to use; protects against some hacks; free for home, or non-profit organisations
Cons: very easy to get past (hacker-friendly)
Summary: This product is good, but doesn't get the job done. Sure it helps to control some forms of hacking that could damage your computer, but does it stop all hackers? The answer is NO!
The truth is, this firewall isn't that good. If it was that ... read more
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Dec 03 '00
Pros: It's free. Easy to use, when it works
Cons: Doesn't like my pc, crashes my browser.
Summary: I recently got DSL and I am waiting for my ISP to send me the firewall protection it promised. On ZDNet I came across a glowing review of ZoneAlarm and the price is right --- free!
I use Win98 on a 500MHz PC with 64 M of RAM. I know, I know, ... read more
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Nov 29 '00
Pros: Great firewall protection, esp. for the price!
Cons: May be a little confusing to beginning users
Summary: This is an updated epinion, several changes have occurred recently that has prompted me to rewrite my epinion.
What is Zone Alarm?
That was the question I asked myself when I noticed that CNET.com was ... read more
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Nov 24 '00
Pros: Everything!
Cons: Ugly and cartoon like interface.
Summary: I've been using Zone Alarm since day one when it first came out. I was using Atgaurd (which now has a new name and is now the Network Associates, I think, brand of firewall) previous to checking out Zone Alarm... and how does that compare? Well, Zone ... read more
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Nov 23 '00
Pros: ease of use, flexibility, reliability, peace of mind
Cons: none that I can think of
Summary: You waited and waited for that high speed connection. You finally got it. Now you think you are surfing in style. When you had your modem, you tried to configure a fire wall but it was complicated, seemed to degrade your online performance and always ... read more
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Nov 21 '00
Pros: Free, works better than any other one.
Cons: NONE!
Summary: ZoneAlarm is the best firewall ever made. One day, I was surfing the internet. Next thing I know, my printer is printing out sheets of paper with globs of ink on them, and my wall paper has changed.
I do a search on it, and find out that I ... read more
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Nov 17 '00
Pros: Easy Install, Easy to Use, Free
Cons: n/a
Summary: Are you ever startled by your disk drive light coming on even though you haven’t touched your keyboard or mouse recently? Do you get that paranoid feeling that some hacker is wading through your private files? If you’re like most people this has ... read more
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Nov 17 '00
Pros: Easy to Use
Cons: None so far
Summary: ZoneAlarm provides essential protection for Internet users. It Combines the safety of a dynamic firewall with total control over applications' Internet use, etc., ZoneAlarm gives rock-solid protection against hackers. It is easy-to-use. ZoneAlarm gives ... read more
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Nov 16 '00
Pros: Good personal firewall,Easy to install,Easy to learn and use,It is free.
Cons: I have not found any yet.
Summary: I just got my ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm about seven days ago,someone I really care about and love Craig told me about the ZoneAlarm,I kept getting stuff and people who were being mean,rude and nasty online.
I then said okay and ... read more
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Nov 16 '00
Pros: Prevents programs from acting like servers without permission.
Cons: Certainly not the ultimate solution to PC security, hampers FTP sometimes, uninstall process is complicated for the common person.
Summary: (PLEASE BEAR WITH ME, I'll be editing and updating this review in two-three days, to cover ZoneAlarm Pro.
Well, you just installed Zonealarm and you're really all happy and excited that you're safe, east dust, ye hackers you think! Its not that ... read more
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Nov 14 '00
Pros: Great outgoing traffic analyzer for your computer
Cons: Not a full security measure
Summary: Ok, I'll admit to being paranoid. I don't like having software on my system that tries to get out on the 'net for updates without telling me. Little applications like the Windows Updater can drive me up wall when I'm trying to get something done and it ... read more
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Nov 13 '00
Pros: Internet Insurance
Cons: N/A Easy Interface
Summary: Beware the black hats! Hackers, hackers everywhere! There’s no need for excessive paranoia. These days one can no longer go to bed with a simple case of indigestion without fear of waking and finding their liver auctioned on eBay. If you own a ... read more
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Nov 11 '00
Pros: ease of use, excellent security, free!
Cons: none
Summary: I first started to contemplate the idea of a firewall when I got a cable modem since it is on 24/7. I had never really heard of computers getting hacked, so I never felt a dire need to go out and plunk down $50 on a firewall program. Then I heard abou ... read more
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Nov 08 '00
Pros: Free and easy to install...
Cons: None at this time...
Summary: You just got your new DSL or cable modem service connected and you and your computer are surfing around the Web at lightening speed. Your “always-on” connection is your window to the Internet through which you have access to the cyber world and all of ... read more
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Nov 02 '00
Pros: Keeps people out of your computer.
Cons: You might have play around with it a bit when it comes to voice chat, but I'm sure if you configure it for medium security you won't have a problem.
Summary: I was running Black ice, and that program was ok, but after trying zone alarm, I'm pretty impressed with how it works, I have been on different voice chat servers and it had stopped a few dead in their tracks, if you wish to configure pal talk, it will ... read more
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Oct 26 '00
Pros: Excellent..blocks hacking attempts ... easy to use interface
Cons: None
Summary: Excellent piece of software... What's more it's free! It blocked quite a lot of hacking attempts [I'm a security expert] and has passed many tests!
As a security expert I really recommend this piece of software for everyone even home users!
It ... read more
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Oct 21 '00
Pros: Easy to use, FREE, complete control of the Internet and MORE...
Cons: none
Summary: I would probably have faith to say that most of you out there, who surf the Net on a regular basis, have probably at some stage had a security scare, that is, that someone else on the Net has accessed your computer via the Internet.
This is ... read more
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Oct 17 '00
Pros: FREE, easy, powerful
Cons: Nada
Summary: Zone Alarm is THE personal firewall for at-home broadband connections. Here's why:
1. It's FREE. Other products are basically the same, if not worse, and cost money.
2. It's EASY. The only annoying part of a personal firewall is the ... read more
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Oct 11 '00
Pros: Free, Keeps out Hackers, FREE!
Cons: nothing
Summary: Ahh.. Zone Alarm. The best anti-hacking tool ever made. Not only is it the best, it's totally FREE! What Zone Alarm is, is a program that does not let anyone into your hard drive, by way of internet. It blocks all of your ports (such as POP3) so nothing ... read more
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Oct 11 '00
Pros: Free, Protects from hackers.
Cons: Takes up memory an RAM
Summary: Being hacked? No problem! Zone Alarm to the rescue. Zone Alarm is like your personal firewall, it does not allow any information to pass through your computer without your permission. Any intruders that tries to send you information will immediately be ... read more
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Oct 11 '00
Pros: It's free, easy to Install & Use and Fun !
Cons: Logs are not detailed
Summary: If you think that a Firewall is a nuts-and-bolts software with no entertainment value whatever......well, you are wrong. It's a great piece of software (being free is even better) which can keep me entertained for whenever I'm on the Internet.
... read more
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Oct 09 '00
Pros: Free, keeps most intruders out
Cons: none
Summary: Zone Alarm is a firewall program that prevents people from hacking into your PC through the Internet. It is free, easy to install, and as far as I can tell, effective.
Installation:
Installing ZoneAlarm is painless. You can download ... read more
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Oct 05 '00
Pros: Free firewall protection for commoners!
Cons: NONE
Summary: Zone Alarm, from ZoneLabs, is a wonderful solution for those worried about their security while surfing the internet. This utility is a free download that monitors all internet activity. The only catch to using this program at no cost is that it is only ... read more
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Oct 03 '00
Pros: free
Cons: none
Summary: Zone Alarm is a very good free firewall product made by Zone Labs. I like being able to know when someone is trying to scan or break into my computer, and this helps me know and stop it. Whenever a suspected attack occurs, a box pops up (if set to do ... read more
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Sep 30 '00
Pros: Good firewall
Cons: In the way.
Summary: All right then. Zone Labs firewall thing is ok. To put it bluntly. Its good because it has helped, block things. But then it also blocks everything else too.. Its very anoying the first few times you use it because it asks if that program can ... read more
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Sep 28 '00
Pros: user interface, ok configuration
Cons: no user profiles
Summary: The personal firewall software ZoneAlarm is free for personal and non-profit use which caused me to try it out. (Businesses can buy single or site licenses.)
Installation/ Configuration
The installation took only ... read more
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Sep 27 '00
Pros: Peace of mind and security, Currently available without charge
Cons: Minimal documentation, Occasional crashes
Summary: Security and privacy are major concerns in our increasingly connected world. Although I consider myself reasonably savvy about computers, an article about the potential security risks associated with DSL connections caught me off-guard. Ignorance is ... read more
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Sep 27 '00
Pros: RELIABLE, FREE
Cons: NONE
Summary: Hello everyone,
It's Me, your raving epinionator, here to tell you about a fantastic firewall that everyone should have that doesn't cost a dime. It's called "ZONE ALARM"(www.zonelabs.com). This firewall holds it's own next the ... read more
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Sep 23 '00
Pros: Free for personal, non-profit use, easy to install and configure, works with nearly all my other programs, works flawlessly.
Cons: None
Summary: I really have no idea how they did it but someone got a hold of my address book and sent a very nasty email to everyone in it. I was mortified because not only did I feel violated but my friends and family were all subject to this sick twisted jerk. ... read more
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Sep 20 '00
Pros: Blocks out spyware and hackers, it free
Cons: Possible conflict with Windows ME?, The warning messages can become a pain
Summary: I liked to when it would work with my system
With all of the hackers and other spyware software out on the net you can never to be enough on the Internet. I have heard all of the hype in the pc magazines and on ZDTV so I decided to give it a ... read more
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Sep 18 '00
Pros: Free, Very secure, Easy to use
Cons: None.
Summary: Zonelabs FREE firewall is great. I have been running it for about a month now and I love it. I am on a Static IP ADSL and I am very vurnable to a haXor trying to get into my system. With ZL firewall is makes all of your ports Stealth, which means ... read more
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Sep 17 '00
Pros: extra layer of security, dosent waste too much computer power while working
Cons: errm, none unless your a hacker :-)
Summary: This program Is a personal firewall. A program designed to watch over a connection to the internet and warn the user about 'normal' or 'abnormal' traffic. When It detects a program downloading data from the web or uploading it (acting a s a server in ... read more
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Sep 15 '00
Pros: Small memory consumption, robust security offered, free.
Cons: Bothersome at first as you enable all your programs to access the Internet.
Summary: In the golden days of 33600 modems, a firewall was a safety feature employed to make sure you don't burn down to a crisp in the distant case of fire. In today's Internet society, a firewall is a safety precaution that ensures your computer will remain ... read more
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Sep 15 '00
Pros: Great entry level version free for home and non-profit users.
Cons: Does not track down offenders and still requires many home users to learn a little more.
Summary: If you download anything new to try today, get Zone Alarm!
WHO:
I am a professional information systems consultant specializing in network and system security (I am not affiliated in any way with Gibson Research or Zone Labs). While ... read more
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Sep 02 '00
Pros: Thwarts intruders, protects your valuable stuff and best of all, it's FREE!
Cons: A bit hard to figure out the operation at first
Summary: This is one powerful little gadget! I heard about Zone Alarm here on epinions and I have to say, now that it's installed, I feel much better about Peeping Toms lurking out there. As some of you probably know, I will try just about anything if it's ... read more
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Sep 01 '00
Pros: Excellent Protection, Ease of Use, FREE
Cons: I'm announcing that I use it!
Summary: Don’t be afraid of the Hacker, or the Monsters under your bed ANYMORE. Zone Alarm will let you know when anyone or anything is in your personal space or attempting to see if you have an open port. What a Program and It’s Free!
I was ... read more
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Sep 01 '00
Pros: Free, Simple to use, Warns of attempted access to your machine
Cons: None
Summary: As the use of the Net increases, and with an ongoing rise in broadband (cable, DSL) connection, it's important that we protect our computers from potential hackers, intruders, spy programs, attempted theft of your data, and malicous trojans.
... read more
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Aug 31 '00
Pros: Free Personal Firewall, Must Have For Cable Modem Users Or DSL Users
Cons: None
Summary: If your using the internet through a cable modem or DSL connection then your putting yourself at risk for hackers to invade your computer. Unlike a dial up modem, DSL access & cable access are high speed internet access which is on all the time. ... read more
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Aug 26 '00
Pros: Easy Setup, Works great, Worth it just for the feeling your safe.
Cons: online manual written is confusing
Summary: Let me start with a little story of what happened to me. Recently i was online talking to friends on icq when a friend asks me, Whats your IP address? I said i didn't know and then he said are you user *my isp info* and started giving alot of numbers, ... read more
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Aug 24 '00
Pros: Free, easy to install and use. Blocks spyware from accessing the internet.
Cons: None
Summary: ***Update***Dec. 15th ZoneLab's ZoneAlarm firewall program was the only firewall program that passed Gibson Research's new Leak Test designed to test the security of firewall programs. Not Norton, Sygate, BlackIce, etc. They all failed. This ... read more
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Aug 10 '00
Pros: Effective sofware firewall, easy to use, freeware you shouldn't be without
Cons: None; if you object to a learning curve in PC security issues, that's a personal problem
Summary: Many people with dial-in connections think that they don't have any real use for a firewall. After all, most public discussion of this issue is based on the type of always-on connection that's part of the cable modem world and that's certainly not ... read more
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Aug 07 '00
Pros: protective firewall
Cons: sometimes alerts can be intrusive of themselves
Summary: Ok, I'm not an internet whiz and found out the hard way that intruders ARE out there. I just thank God that no one, to date has gotten any of my banking or credit card information.
What was the problem you ask? An old "friend" who ... read more
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Aug 04 '00
Pros: Free, easy to setup, easy to use, convenient and secure.
Cons: No trace-back tools, can cause problems with Internet games.
Summary: ZoneAlarm is a newcomer to the crowded battlefield of personal firewalls, but it comes armed with an impressive combination of stability, ease, and power.
ZoneAlarm is a personal firewall. The purpose of a personal firewall is to protect a ... read more
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Aug 03 '00
Pros: Free For Anyone To Download, Free To Update Unlike Most Personal Firewalls
Cons: None
Summary: If your on the internet with a high speed internet connection like DSL or a cable modem Zone Alarm is a must have for you!! Since cable modems & DSL modems are on all the time you have a higher risk of a hacker trying to see inside your computer ... read more
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Jul 26 '00
Pros: Free, secure, customizable, for the most part painless to use, nice website
Cons: Kind of confusing alerts, confusing wording for some computer novices not a typical Windows 9x program, no hard copy manual
Summary: Let's face facts - the Internet isn't the the safest place in the world. In this day and age, of ecommerce, DSL, Home Networking, Cable Modems, Internet security is a MUST. Thankfully, ZoneLabs has created a no-frills firewall program that has a very ... read more
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Jul 26 '00
Pros: free, dependable, inobtrusive
Cons: none
Summary: ILOVEYOU. BackOrifice. Melissa. Port scanners. Script kiddies. These words/phrases are all entering a basic computer-user's vocabulary. People are more paranoid than ever about what web sites they visit, and who they give their e-mail address to. They ... read more
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Jul 21 '00
Pros: Free & easy to use
Cons: None
Summary: If you have a Cable Modem or DSL connection or any connection to the internet,Zone Alarm is a must.
For near instant protection from VBS script worms such as the infamous "I Love You worm" and hackers, Zone Alarm installs in a few ... read more
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Jul 21 '00
Pros: Free, easy to use and install, works like a champ
Cons: none
Summary: I have always been the happy-go-lucky sort: you know the type; I'll deal with the crisis when it arises. Firewalls seemed to me to be just one more thing to clog up, slow down, and potentially wreck my already flaky system.
I've had DSL ... read more
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Jul 21 '00
Pros: free, easy to use, logging
Cons: should minimize to the tray instead of the taskbar
Summary: For years, I’ve been bombarded with panic stricken questions on computer security by PC neophytes. The media continually exaggerates any perceived security threat resulting in unnecessary paranoia by the uninformed masses. My mother is a good example. ... read more
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Jul 13 '00
Pros: Free, easy to configure, effective
Cons: No telephone support
Summary: Worried about your computer’s security? Want more protection, but don’t know much about firewalls? This product might be for you!
I have been using Zone Alarm for about a month and have been very pleased with it. I’m always interested in ... read more
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Jul 12 '00
Pros: Easy Setup
Cons: None
Summary: Programs such as these have become as necessary as having a good virus scanner, since some of us may have "Spy Software" sitting on our computers hard drive waiting for a "client" to wake it up!
This is for version ... read more
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Jul 10 '00
Pros: Good protection for FREE
Cons: May occasionally conflict with programs you are running.
Summary: Why go "one on one" with potential hackers when you can us a "zone defense?" I first heard about Zone Alarm while watching ZDTV and it was highly recommended. Since I have a cable modem and was feeling a wee bit vulnerable, I ... read more
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Jul 06 '00
Pros: Excellent at closing holes in Windows Security
Cons: Only half the solution.
Summary: THIS IS NOT ANOTHER ZONE LABS, ZONE ALARM REVIEW:
(You will note, if you look up my profile that I am a Strategic Network Architect by trade, have been for years, with many years of experience.) I also don't have hundreds of epinions. Every ... read more
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Jul 06 '00
Pros: Great protection for Internet Connectivity
Cons: must read instructions to understand
Summary: Got DSL or a high speed Internet Connection - download ZONEALARM. Plus for personal use IT's Free! Absolute "MUST have" for great intruder protection to your personal computer - PC. I've seen quite a number of products on the market today ... read more
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Jul 02 '00
Pros: free, provides excellent protection
Cons: None
Summary: I recently built a PC and I have DSL. The first thing I did when i had the internet on my new PC was download Zone Alarm for free. If I had not done this my computer would have been nuked through port 39(netBIOS)and I my computer would have crashed. It ... read more
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Jul 01 '00
Pros: free, easy to configure
Cons: none
Summary: I have used zone alarm since I got broadband and It is an easy to use firewall protection.What I like is that I can easily control what programs can access the internet.I also set the security level that is best for me.Easy to use ,sits out of the way in ... read more
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Jun 16 '00
Pros: Free, Protection for Broadband connections
Cons: none
Summary: Computer security, you can’t avoid the issue anymore. The public media has everyone scared with their reports of the I Love You virus, and the recent denial of service attacks on Yahoo and Amazon among others. Not too long ago, it was said that the ... read more
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Jun 12 '00
Pros: Free and Easy
Cons: None
Summary: If you have read my recent epinion of PacBell DSL, you’ll note that I have recently joined the broadband ranks. What you may not have noted was that on the day I finally achieved hyperspeed, there were several articles on the internet about the increased ... read more
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Apr 06 '00
Pros: Easy to use and understand, Helpful!
Cons: Didn't find out about it sooner!
Summary: When there’s 911 Worms In your Neighborhood
Who ya gonna call? Call ZoneAlarm 2.1!
Well, don’t call the police…because they’re probably already on their way.
If you’ve got these worms in your network neighborhood, you’d ... read more
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Apr 05 '00
Pros: free, easy configuration and use
Cons: less robust, no logging
Summary: One of the internet’s downsides is that not only does it become easy for you to use your computer to access data across the world, it also becomes easy for other computers to reach yours. If you run Windows, unfortunately, you probably are not well ... read more
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Sep 19 '07
Pros: Supposedly is a good program
Cons: Takes up all your resources and locks up system very often.
Summary: I have had this software for a year now and HATE IT. It bogs down my system and locks it up for no apparent reason. They have no tech support unless you want to pay for it and frankly , I will just get rid of this horrid program once it expires. Be
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Jun 30 '04
Pros: Easy to use, easy to configure, friendly interface.
Cons: Very unstable, keeps crashing our machines, not recommended
Summary: Oh man, where do I start? When I was on zone alarm 3 on my old WinNT and 2K machines, they were stable and reliable. When ZA started pushing the later versions, specially the 5.x releases (if you can call them that), we have had nothing but crashes and
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