ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 ZoneAlarm - the free firewall for Windows.Protects computers from unwanted intrusions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted January 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 ZoneAlarm 7.0.302.000 has been released.Release History and download linksZoneAlarm (free): http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/info...aseHistory.htmlZoneAlarm Pro: http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/info...aseHistory.htmlZoneAlarm Antivirus: http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/info...aseHistory.htmlZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware: http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/info...aseHistory.htmlZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite: http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/info...aseHistory.htmlSystem Requirements:http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/cata..._za.jsp?frame=3Personal experience:I downloaded ZoneAlarm (free) 7.0, then took a full system backup with Acronis TI.I shut down ZoneAlarm 6.5, then did an upgrade install of 7.0 (upgrade vs. clean install, in order not to lose any settings).After the usual reboot a quick configuration, and all is running well.Despite not having any problems myself, I still recommend to take a full system backup before attempting the upgrade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamb Chop Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 OK worked this time and installed the full version. OK it is trial for 15 days and then they hope you will buy full version. B) Ran the Antispyware and updated it and was amazed to find that 1 had 4 lots on spyware - because I had run all just yesterday and supposedly clean. All being SuperAntiSpyware, Spybot, AD-Aware, and AVG free Antispyware.It found :-Game spy Arcade medium riskLycos Search High riskWin.32 Trojan. Letflog30 Medium risk.Plus one it deleted itself as low risk but not necessary.I deleted the lot. So are you running this on yours?Also AVast said it was be better to deactivate its Web Shield when I turned back on after install, as it said it has problems it is currently sorting out with ZA so I did.This ZA suite runs anti virus also but turned it off as have Avast.Are you running or have you tried it, I think you have to turn off the current one to try it, but having just put Avast on and it found things that AVG Free Anti-Virus has missed, not sure if I should risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I am running the free version on all my systems. But I am told that the free and the pro version are essentially the same; all features are installed with the free version, but are disabled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseBassett Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I've tried Zone Alarm and really like it. However I am going with Norton 360 right now... mainly because I got it for free 'cause I was a beta tester. Who knows, I may go back to ZA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I've tried Zone Alarm and really like it. However I am going with Norton 360 right now... mainly because I got it for free 'cause I was a beta tester. Who knows, I may go back to ZA.You will in all probability need the assistance of this site when you come to remove it from your computer. It's a PIG. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseBassett Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I've tried Zone Alarm and really like it. However I am going with Norton 360 right now... mainly because I got it for free 'cause I was a beta tester. Who knows, I may go back to ZA.You will in all probability need the assistance of this site when you come to remove it from your computer. It's a PIG. :Dandsome, I saw the light... no more Norton for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagwoood Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 ZoneAlarm Free, v7.0.334.0, is available for download.Fast European download link: http://www.filehippo.com/download_zonealarm_free/Check Point: http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/cat...ry=&lang=enMajorGeeks: http://www.majorgeeks.com/ZoneAlarm_Free_d388.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted March 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 No Release Notes (or official download link) yet on the ZoneLabs site. Downloaded and installed it anyway (upgrade install) with no problems.However!(I start to like Andsome's way of communication) B) When I opened Outlook later, something called "MailFrontier" started scanning my messages! After it was done doing that, it installed a new toolbar in Outlook. No permission asked!Actually it did ask if it may scan my messages. I clicked [No], but it scanned anyway!This time there is no uninstaller in Add/Remove Programs. However, I found how to uninstall it anyway:Close OutlookWindows Explorer, open C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\MailFrontierDouble-click UNWISE.EXEWhen prompted for the install.log file, use C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\MailFrontier\INSTMLF.LOGon the MailFrontier uninstall panel, select Automatic [Next>], then [Finish]This thing is getting more and more intrusive. If they continue to go in the same direction, I will have to get rid of it some day soon! P.S. I have decided not to get rid of srescan.sys (see this topic) until I get another problem with srescan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I had a few problems recently which I reported on here. It was not remembering my instructions to 'REMEMBER THIS ACTION', so I uninstalled it and am now trying the latest version of Comodo. So far so good, installed on 23rd Feb and still running fine. Well worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted March 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 At the ZoneAlarm Forum there are dozens of ALL-CAPS warnings not to download this version, as it seems to contain several SEVERE bugs.Frankly it is exactly the same thing like in January with 7.0.302, where they SHOUTED and SCREAMED in that forum, and eventually released exactly that version.Anyway, I'd say to follow ZoneLabs' recommendation and wait until it's officially released. We will then also know the purpose of the release - it may be for Vista only...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Anyway, I'd say to follow ZoneLabs' recommendation and wait until it's officially released. We will then also know the purpose of the release - it may be for Vista only...?Makes sense to me. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagwoood Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 ZoneAlarm Free and Pro, v7.0.337.000, is available for download.Download free version from Zonealarm Download free version from MajorGeeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serbonia Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I had big problems with ZA and my cable net connection...As i understood he is functioning on next principle. Its calculating speed of incoming connection,and because its created for dial up connections it freezies everything...I dont have bandwith at all,after i shutdown ZA and unnistall from PC everything is working.Did someone had similar problems,and how did u solved it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted March 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 See this post how to remove that unwanted, intrusive 'MailFrontier' software that is installed with ZA 7.0.xxx.000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozofdeath Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I did have a problem were ZA would sometimes take a while to bring up the first page I would go to. There were some other minor problems like a random start up delay. But so far with this new version I haven't seen the problems at all. Hopefully their gone. I also re-enabled Spyware Doctor to start up when my pc starts because now there compatible. At least the newest versions of each are. I really like the combination and almost never get any kind of malware even if I try to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 [*]Close Outlook[*]Windows Explorer, open C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\MailFrontier[*]Double-click UNWISE.EXE[*]When prompted for the install.log file, use C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\MailFrontier\INSTMLF.LOG[*]on the MailFrontier uninstall panel, select Automatic [Next>], then [Finish]Thanks Pat, That dratted thing has been driving me nuts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 ZoneAlarm 7.0.362.000ZoneAlarm (free)download and release notesZoneAlarm Prodownload and release notesZoneAlarm Antivirusdownload and release notesZoneAlarm Security Suitedownload and release notesZoneAlarm Anti-Spywaredownload and release notes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamb Chop Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 ZoneAlarm 7.0.362.000ZoneAlarm (free)download and release notesZoneAlarm Prodownload and release notesZoneAlarm Antivirusdownload and release notesZoneAlarm Security Suitedownload and release notesZoneAlarm Anti-Spywaredownload and release notesThanks Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 You're welcome. Note that this is not a recommendation, but merely an announcement that the new releases are available.I personally have stopped using ZoneAlarm, and the last few times I have upgraded I have always taken a full system backup before the upgrade. I recommend to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamb Chop Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 You're welcome. Note that this is not a recommendation, but merely an announcement that the new releases are available.I personally have stopped using ZoneAlarm, and the last few times I have upgraded I have always taken a full system backup before the upgrade. I recommend to do the same.May I enquire which one you are currently using then?I havent yet installed new one just downloaded it.Also have sitting there another firewall Comendo.Debating whether going thru that 15 day trial again is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted July 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I am now using the free Comodo firewall, and I am very happy with it. It behaves similarly as the free ZoneAlarm did a long time ago - unintrusive, quietly doing its job, and not causing any troubles to the system.Just in case; if you ever decide to uninstall ZA to try something else, make sure that youshut down ZoneAlarm firstthen uninstall with the /CLEAN option - see http://www.nohold.net/noHoldCust25/Prod_1/...an_install.html how to do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I am now using the free Comodo firewall, and I am very happy with it. It behaves similarly as the free ZoneAlarm did a long time ago - unintrusive, quietly doing its job, and not causing any troubles to the system.Just in case; if you ever decide to uninstall ZA to try something else, make sure that youshut down ZoneAlarm firstthen uninstall with the /CLEAN option - see http://www.nohold.net/noHoldCust25/Prod_1/...an_install.html how to do thisDITTO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamb Chop Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Seems like I will be following the leaders :lol: Cant face going thru that 15 days trial again and since the size of the download indicates it is all there - well. Alays liked ZA prior, but it as it is in life, new ppl, have to do it over again, and change things. :( Have the same problem in the supermarket, basic items ppl have used and loved for years replaced by 'new' crappy ones. then the wait til not selling new the old come back on the shelf, well sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 You don't need to go through the 15 day trial period - just click the No button when you get offered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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