ZoneAlarm (Pro&Security Suite) 5.1.009 Beta

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ZoneAlarm Pro delivers strong security features such as a personal "stealth mode" firewall to shield the PC from unauthorized entry, Program Control to prevent Trojan horses and spyware from stealing users' information via unauthorized communications with the Internet, as well as simple set-up for networks, including wireless networks. New in ZoneAlarm Pro 5 are Automatic Program Configuration and Program AlertAdvisor as well as enhanced ease-of-use and further hardening of security.

ZoneAlarm Security Suite is an easy-to-use, comprehensive solution that provides all-in-one PC protection, integrating Zone Labs' award-winning firewall with antivirus, Web site filtering, privacy protection and instant messaging security

Fixes since 5.1.001:

Added help item for proxy configuration setting
Fixed issue where our clients contacted the dslreports server
Fixed AOL Browser hang issue
Fixed beta reported BSOD with Apache Server
Client will now register with the Microsoft Security Center (Firewall and AV)
Fixed Visual Studio2002/2003 Hangs with IIS
Fixed IIS FTP Server issues
Fixed AV issue on 98SE

Download: ZoneAlarm Pro 5.1.009 Beta | Security Suite 5.1.009 Beta

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View: Zone Labs Beta Program

News source: Tech-Critic

What's New

Fixed Classic Shell settings for Windows 2000.
Some minor bugs fixed.
Made some cosmetic changes.

(3 replies) #1 alpoinacan on 25 Jul 2004 - 17:43

Web Site filtering will not work with Firefox/Mozilla which makes it kind of useless given the recent spate of security concerns with IE.

#1.1 TGD on 25 Jul 2004 - 18:32

Guess they know it's not a piece of software worth putting effort in to.

#1.2 T-Metal on 25 Jul 2004 - 18:57

And in other news, TGD is a fool.

Read comment #3.

#1.3 teeone on 26 Jul 2004 - 01:44

Actually, from a company (business) standpoint, it really isn't worth having employees work to figure out a problem for 5-10% of the browser market (or whatever share mozilla/ff has).
That seems like an easy decision to me. In any case, it does work with mozilla/ff like comment #3 said.

#2 hardgiant on 25 Jul 2004 - 18:07

Sweet

#3 owziee on 25 Jul 2004 - 18:54

Web Site filtering DOES work with Mozilla Firefox. You have to go into "Program Control", right-click on Firefox and choose options. In options check "Enable Privacy for this program" and it'll work just as good as with IE

#4 XmasterX on 25 Jul 2004 - 20:47

and with emule? the problem persists in this beta version?!

(1 reply) #5 IceDogg on 25 Jul 2004 - 21:05

I use an older version of ZAP. Works better then 5xxx whatever versions. Just my 2 cents

#5.1 stezo2k on 26 Jul 2004 - 10:00

i agree.... not only that, but version 5 won't let me share my internet connection

version 4 all the way

(6 replies) #6 DJmorphine on 25 Jul 2004 - 21:39

Im using Kaspersky Anti-Hacker for months now, and I am very satisfied with it. I'm behind a router with a build-in Firewall so no need for a heavy Norton, or a buggy ZoneAlarm.

#6.1 NyaR on 25 Jul 2004 - 21:45

same here, kaspersky ah is great

#6.2 Mean Mr Mustard on 26 Jul 2004 - 02:19

Do they have a free version or do you have to pay $40 ?

#6.3 DJmorphine on 26 Jul 2004 - 04:37

no you have a trial...Click here to download

#6.4 jdpixel on 26 Jul 2004 - 15:01

Might give Kaspersky a go - just got my router with built-in firewall, so cheers for the link

#6.5 chacho on 26 Jul 2004 - 16:13

why complain about a buggy BETA version?? every 4.x version is perfectly stable, and works as a firewall perfectly. i have never had any problems, and dont plan on upgrading to these "feature-packed" versions, since i dont need any of them.

#6.6 cork1958 on 27 Jul 2004 - 11:25

Done exactly the same thing, ditched ZA. Now my firewall matches my anti virus also. Kaspersky rocks!!

#7 zephiK on 25 Jul 2004 - 22:28

thx for details!

#8 dotRoot on 26 Jul 2004 - 04:02

Yay more users will think they are safe!

(1 reply) #9 slimy on 26 Jul 2004 - 04:12

this sux ass because it don't work with so many programs

#9.1 hardgiant on 26 Jul 2004 - 17:15

What programs are having problems ?

I have 54 machines running ZoneAlarm Suite 5.x and haven't had any problems.

(1 reply) #10 macster on 26 Jul 2004 - 04:56

Version 5 has lots of problems. Be careful if you want to try it.

#10.1 T-Metal on 27 Jul 2004 - 13:27

Why do you say that? What problems are you having? It's been running rock-solid here ever since I installed it.

#11 Caleb on 26 Jul 2004 - 07:47

Version 5 should have been BETA for a looong time before this stable release!!!!

#12 cappuchok on 26 Jul 2004 - 10:00

Doesn't work at all with F-Secure Anti-virus installed. Back to Kerio for me.

(1 reply) #13 kwapster on 26 Jul 2004 - 17:37

Anyone know if SP2's Security Centre recognizes it properly now? (If it's installed & up to date etc. )

#13.1 DougW on 27 Jul 2004 - 10:55

Yes ZA 5 is recognized by SP2.,

(1 reply) #14 Ferret on 26 Jul 2004 - 21:47

I don't see why everyone diss's ZA Secuirty Suite - I've been beta testing v5 for them for awhile, and only came out with one or two bugs at the begining !!!

#14.1 T-Metal on 27 Jul 2004 - 13:29

Because there are too many trolls on Neowin, that's why. Either that or user error. I'm LMAO @ all these helpless users.

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