- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (15-day trial); $69.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: August 31, 2009
- Total Downloads: 31,435
- Downloads last week: 808
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 32 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on August 30, 2009
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 gives users a full-bodied feature set that focuses on immediate security, but a clunky interface makes some key features hard to get to and activate. Among these are the virus scan, the cornerstone of any security product, and the new gaming mode. ZoneAlarm is boasting of scan times that it says are 80 to 90 percent faster than in previous versions because developers have finally unified their antivirus and antispyware engines. ZoneAlarm has also made improvements to its download scanning protocol, and has included an optional add-on for encrypting laptop hard drives as well as keylogger protection so that only the intended program can read your keystrokes.
Other features include an identity protection module to encrypt personal information and alert you when it leaves your computer--as well as helping you set up an eBay fraud report, if you're an eBay user. There's also an outbound e-mail alert, in case your account gets hacked, parental controls, and the browser toolbar for Firefox and Internet Explorer. Unfortunately, the browser protections only work in those two browsers. ZoneAlarm's well-known firewall is included, and after spending half a day with it on a Windows 7 computer we didn't notice any of the usability problems that have notoriously plagued it. That doesn't mean they don't exist, of course, but we didn't experience them on the latest version.
In terms of threat detection and removal efficacy, independent data isn't available yet for this version. On ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2009, the program scored better than average but not in the upper percentiles on malware detection, removal, response times, and only average on false positives. The trial period is shorter by half than its competitors, but if you're looking for big-name protection, ZoneAlarm Extreme isn't a bad place to start.
Publisher's description
From ZoneAlarm :ZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a comprehensive suite protecting your PC, your browser, and your data. The OSFirewall monitors changes within your computer to spot and stop new attacks that bypass traditional anti-virus protection. The Advanced Download Protection analyzes browser downloads in three unique ways before they can infect your PC and warns if they are malicious. Virtual Browsing allows users to surf with full protection against malicious software like drive-by downloads and browser exploits. Hard Drive Encryption keeps your identity and data private in the event of PC loss or theft. Credit Bureau Monitoring Services protect your identity with daily credit report monitoring and provides victim recovery services. Two-way Firewall keeps hackers out by making your PC invisible online and blocking intrusions. Anti-phishing and Site Status blocks fraudulent websites including "phishing" sites that trick you into entering personal data. Keylogger / screengrabber jamming feature protects your passwords and other key strokes from being stolen by identity thieves. Private Browsing erases your surfing tracks and allows you to surf the Internet in complete privacy. Secure Online Backup backs up files and restores your data in the event of hardware malfunction. PC Tune-up cleans, organizes and streamlines your computer for improved performance. Parental Controls filter and block inappropriate websites. Anti-Spam filters out annoying and potentially dangerous email.
What's new in this version:
Version 9.0 adds hard drive encryption for laptops, more browser security features, new unified anti-virus and anti-spyware engines, timing attack protection plus many performance improvements.
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User reviews of ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 9.0.083
- Average user rating: 2.8 stars out of 32 votes
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Version: ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 9.0.083
Pros: Good performance. Good looks.
Cons: Great product
Summary: Loved this extreme security most recommended software to get for maximum security easy to use and fast scanning plus the improve ZoneAlarm browser security now compatible with Microsoft Windows 7.
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Version: ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 9.0.083
"Worst. Suite. Ever...(no really - it's that bad)."
Pros: 1. Excellent detection rate - passed every test I could throw at it (malware-wise)
2. Loaded with features.
3. Reasonably priced.
4. Plenty of customizable options.
But none of this really matters because...Cons: 1. MANY f/ps - quarantines safe apps repeatedly
2. Resource hog, counter-intuitive, very slow update
3. If time is $, then prepare to shell out a fortune taming this software
4. Ugly, hard to see, counter-intuitive, heavy with superfluous detailsSummary: I cannot imagine anyone liking this software - unless it was some form of Stockholm Syndrome
I looked everywhere to try and educate myself re; installation, specific configurations, settings, known software conflicts, etc ? but just seeme... read more >> -
Version: ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 9.0.083
"High quality total security for your PC,"
Pros: High quality complete security for you computer.
Cons: The only problem I have had is that my network magic was not updated to show this security and I am not sure how to input that upgrade.
Summary: Great security application for all uses of your computer.
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Version: ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 9.0.083
Pros: Most protection of any security suite...PERIOD!
Cons: NONE AT ALL
Summary: Anyone who actually uses this product and doesnt find that it is the absolute best security suite around, simply does not know what they are doing, they somehow set it up wrong, or there may be a conflicting program causing the problem...maybe the o... read more >>
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 9.0.083
"destroyed internet connectivity.wiped hard drive to fix"
Pros: NONE. ---------
Cons: Completely damaged my computer. I uninstalled and still interfered with internet connectiviity. had to do a complete restore tcomputer to factory to fix problem...
Summary: Run away screaming from this program especially if you are stuck with vista. even the zone alarm that says it was for vista does not work...
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