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ZoneAlarm includes five interlocking security services that deliver easy-to-use, comprehensive protection. Unlike any other security utility, it incorporates a firewall, Application Control, an Internet Lock, dynamically assigned Security Levels and Zones. Combined, these elements yield the strongest security possible.

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#1 memNOC on 22 Jul 2003 - 18:11

#2 nifu on 22 Jul 2003 - 18:54

is ZoneAlarm good? i'm using it but i just read at BetaNews that the free version has a major flaw? what other firewalls are good?

#3 Krankerz on 22 Jul 2003 - 19:07

I heard ZoneAlarm is the hardest firewall to break. Even amongst the other paid versions of other companies.

(1 reply) #4 BeLGaRaTh on 22 Jul 2003 - 19:10

ZA is terrible, even when you disable it and uninstall it it leaves bits of itself behind which is obtrusive to your browsing, plus since ZA3 its just bloatware, they just tried to cram too much crap into it. Id rather stick with Kerio which is also free, or at a push Tiny firewall.

Plus if your a newcomer to software firewalls, there are far too many options that can screw your system up within ZA.

#4.1 NeoSigma on 23 Jul 2003 - 14:13

You can call it that but it's not like ZoneLabs is giving you a limited choice. You got the Plus version which, if I recall correct is just the firewall without anything else. I've been using ZoneAlarm for 3 years now and never had a problem yet. I think it's one of the best and keeps on getting better.

(4 replies) #5 Rockett15 on 22 Jul 2003 - 19:51

i'd never recommend ZA any more... I used to rely on it till I went and checked how it was doing at: Shields Up and even though the firewall said I was in complete stealth I wasnt and there was numerous ports wide open. Never the less if you can get it i'd recommend Norton/Symantec Personal Firewall which I got with my Motherboard

I am now in compleye stealth without any ports open, very important for a static ip!

#5.1 DsnBehind on 23 Jul 2003 - 00:18

I wouldn't rely on Norton too much... When I used it, it didn't even bother asking me if I wanted to allow programs internet access. Yes, it was configured correctly and I used it a few months ago.

I started Trillian, but only about 15 seconds later did it ask for permission to connect. I tried multiple programs with the same result.

#5.2 hao2lian on 23 Jul 2003 - 02:39

Your ports are perfectly safe. I used the Nano-probe Port feature on that same web page and it reported stealth mode. ZoneAlarm isn't for newbies, I agree, but it is very powerful. In fact, the author of the Shields Up! web site recommends using it as it has the least problems.

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That "crap" is what makes it safe and secure. Otherwise, I don't know what you're talking about. Unless you care to elaborate on this? As far as I can see, ZA has no bloatware whatsoever. I don't know about unistall residues because I'll never uninstall this piece of fine software it to see.

#5.3 xStainDx on 23 Jul 2003 - 07:36

Shields Up? You've been fooled by Steve Gibson Again. Priceless.

#5.4 Zok on 23 Jul 2003 - 21:09

sorry, but this is crap! I just tried this test myself and it said "stealth" everywhere...you must be mistaken!

#6 Jason on 22 Jul 2003 - 20:37

PC Pro UK magazine (which I trust) had Zone Alarm as their "A" rated Software firewall but this months copy put Agnitum Outpost 2 as the current best software firewall available.

Obviously i switched straight away and I am impressed, Outpost 2 all the way now

#7 sinatosk on 22 Jul 2003 - 21:13

Agnitum Outpost Firewall v2.X ANYTIME! :p

#8 mjames on 23 Jul 2003 - 00:24

ZA still kicks ass.

#9 Krankerz on 23 Jul 2003 - 03:49

see...told you all...it is the one peice of software that is the most difficult to crack...all of the above mentioned were a snap...ZA is the toughest

#10 802.11 on 24 Jul 2003 - 13:59

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