ZoneAlarm Free 7.1.078.000

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ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL- or cable-connected PC from hackers. This program includes four interlocking security services: a firewall, an application control, an Internet lock, and Zones. The firewall controls the door to your computer and allows only traffic you understand and initiate. The application control allows you to decide which applications can and cannot use the Internet. The Internet lock blocks Internet traffic while your computer is unattended or while you're not using the Internet, and it can be activated automatically with your computer's screensaver or after a set period of inactivity. Zones monitor all activity on your computer and alert you when a new application attempts to access the Internet.

What's new:

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced the availability of ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7.1 for the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. ZoneAlarm Antivirus and the free ZoneAlarm firewall were also made available today for Vista, read more...

Download: ZoneAlarm Free 7.1.078.000 freeware for Win2000/XP/Vista

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(2 replies) #1 cork1958 on 16 Jun 2007 - 09:36

No comments on this after 41 views? C'mon, how am I supposed to hear about what's up with this? Everyone knows that every time ZA is updated, their's major issues!

#1.1 +BeLGaRaTh on 16 Jun 2007 - 10:08

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Zone Alarm always has major issues

#1.2 Matt Zander on 16 Jun 2007 - 10:27

Run...

Run as fast as you can.

#2 th3rEsa on 16 Jun 2007 - 09:58

Who cares Personal "Firewalls"?

(2 replies) #3 Vettetech on 16 Jun 2007 - 10:14

Comodo Free Firewall is alot more secure.

#3.1 th3rEsa on 16 Jun 2007 - 12:25

A software firewall is everything but secure.

#3.2 devnulllore on 16 Jun 2007 - 16:40

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I dissagree. I just removed Comodo as I had so many problems with it letting traffic I told it to block in and out. That and the fact that it would ask me about the same things 5 times and then forget them on my next session.

I just went back to ZA free and will stick with it. This is the only firewall I am considering buying the pro version of.

(2 replies) #4 Vettetech on 16 Jun 2007 - 16:01

You need a hardware firewall to stop inbounds and you need a software firewall to stop outbounds.

#4.1 th3rEsa on 16 Jun 2007 - 16:25

Outbounds you want to block are caused by bad software on your computer, right?
So if there's already bad software on your computer, you should think about the causation, not about fighting its effects...

#4.2 well... on 17 Jun 2007 - 11:22

and how would you know of the causation if it werent for your firewall telling you of the effects. Besides surely its better to stop illegitimate outbound traffic that could carry sensitive date regardless of if you know the cause!

(2 replies) #5 Vettetech on 16 Jun 2007 - 16:32

Dude I am not talking about myself. I am talking in general. There are alot of people on here who dont know. Ask any expert and they will say you need both. Stop being a jerk.

#5.1 th3rEsa on 16 Jun 2007 - 17:16

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There are alot of people on here who dont know.

That's why I'm posting here: to let more ppl know. What is an "expert" for you? Experts don't need "personal firewalls" nor virus scanners, they have Brain 1.0 and a stable security plan.

#5.2 whitedragon on 16 Jun 2007 - 17:43

Ever hear of 'drive-by' installers? Or malware infected software from supposedly trusted sources? There's no such thing as a perfect security plan. Even 'experts' need tools for the inevitable accidents that having an online life brings.
I for one would rather have the resources available and not need them than the reverse.

#6 Vettetech on 16 Jun 2007 - 16:58

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I do agree that Comodo can be a pain asking you the questions over and over. Too many alarms at times.

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#7 Vettetech on 16 Jun 2007 - 19:39

Thanks whitedragon.......my point. Better safe then sorry.

#8 toadeater on 16 Jun 2007 - 21:27

Comodo, Outpost, Sygate, Kerio.

#9 jwjw1 on 17 Jun 2007 - 10:04

I installed the Pro Version 15 day Trial...and when it 'blacked out' my screen like Nvidia does when installing a Graphic Driver...is when i removed this over-rated program.....what does this program have to do with messing with video drivers.....lol

#10 rEiVeRjOhN on 17 Jun 2007 - 12:22

i tried this and it made utorrent 1.6.1 disappear. it was still there in task manager. i couldnt start it again cause it was still 'running'. i tried to kill the process. no luck. i uninstalled zonealarm and now utorrent shows up right when i start it. not at all happy with zonealarm (yes, it was set to allow utorrent access, etc)

#11 Vettetech on 17 Jun 2007 - 13:09

U Torrent worked when I tired it. Well I thought I give this a try anyways but went back to Comodo. My pc slowed way down and boot times were twice as long. I like the game mode but thats about it.

#12 segamil on 17 Jun 2007 - 17:55

I could not find any way to open some ports in za free, plus it slowed many websites to a crawl. Had to uninstall.

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