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ZoneAlarm has long been perhaps the most popular free firewall available, and millions have used it to block unwanted access to their computers. ZoneAlarm generally works well with antivirus software, too, but perhaps you'd be interested in a free antivirus solution that actually incorporates ZoneAlarm's firewall? That's CheckPoint's ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus Plus Firewall. ZoneAlarm Antivirus not only protects your system from unwanted intrusions, viruses, and other malware, but it also includes anti-phishing, site authentication, identity protection, and download management features. It's also available as a premium package. The free tool lacks the premium version's parental controls, virtual browsing, PC tune-up, and support features.
ZoneAlarm Antivirus's firewall component and Identity & Data Protection were active in the program's start window, though the main component, the antivirus protection, was disabled due to a conflict with our existing antivirus solution, which we'd left active to gauge ZoneAlarm's response. We disabled our existing tool, and ZoneAlarm automatically picked up the slack, showing our status for Real-Time Protection, Antivirus Scan, and Antivirus Update. The first thing to do when you're installing a new antivirus program is to update its definitions and make a baseline scan of your computer. We did that, choosing Full Scan with Archives, which we're glad to say found no bad stuff. You can schedule scans, of course, and ZoneAlarm's Settings let you customize scans, too, as well as launch targeted scans, set exceptions, view quarantined files, enable On Access scanning (which scans when you access files) and other options. One feature ZoneAlarm offers is Behavioral Scanning, which includes an extensive checklist of options the program can monitor for suspicious activity. The familiar ZoneAlarm Firewall includes Application Control, which blocks unauthorized access by programs. The Identity & Data tab includes two protection features, Web and Identity, plus 5 GB of online storage space.
ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus Plus Firewall has both online and offline Help options, basic support, and some extras like Top 10 Questions. We found it as easy to use as the standalone Firewall, and a lot easier than using ZoneAlarm's Firewall with another antivirus program. ZoneAlarm has stepped up as a significant player in free antivirus solutions.
ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus+Firewall-Protect your PC from various malicious threats with antivirus and firewall.-Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From ZoneAlarm:
The only free Antivirus that also includes a Firewall. Protect yourself with the ultimate free Internet security solution. The all-in-one security solution that seamlessly integrates antivirus and firewall together for maximum protection and performance. Product features:
Antivirus/Anti-spyware Engine--Detect and blocks viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, bots, and rootkits. Two-Way Firewall--Makes your PC invisible to hackers and stops spyware from sending your data out to the Internet. Advanced Firewall--Monitors programs for suspicious behavior spotting and stopping new attacks that bypass traditional antivirus. Anti-Phishing/Site Status Toolbar--Blocks phishers and authenticates websites, and warns you if a Web site is dangerous. Advanced Download Protection--Warns you when you try to download a dangerous program. Identity Protection--Monitors your credit and alerts you of changes in your credit files.
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"Update downloading are taking too long"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus+Firewall 110.000.504
Pros
Overall, the best antivirus + firewall program ive seen so far.
Cons
auto update once in every 24 hrs unless done manually. free antivirus huh ? no pain no gain. :D
Summary
this anitvirus is perfect. ive tried other antiviruses before. now im trying ZA. simple and user friendly program. the only thing is the update are taking too long sometimes. its not bcoz of the size of the update but the ping from my laptop to the update server seems to be laggy and i knew my internet connection is good. this program is totally recommended. especially to those who likes to visit anonymous websites. :)
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"Best Firewall for Windows 8"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus+Firewall 110.000.504
Pros
Very advanced functions
Auto mode
Manual mode for complete controlCons
Need more signature updates
More new features frequentlySummary
This is by far the best Free antivirus and firewall application out there. I have been using this product since a few years now and never had any complaint. I have used many other firewalls but they always have one or the other issues with them. This was one of the first apps to be compatible with Windows 8 when not many security apps were available.
My experience has been amazing with this app, I have always recommended this app to my friends and other guys. I would like to rate it 10/10 and would like to congratulate ZoneAlarm to have made an amazing application which actually does what it says without any issues.
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"Works well, but has lots of ads"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus+Firewall 110.000.504
Pros
Reports possible issues and lets me decide on extent of danger.
Has never picked up a virus during its scans, so either the firewall works or the virus scanner doesn't.Cons
Lots of ads for upgrades and additional products.
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"Zone Alarm saves the day!"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus+Firewall 110.000.504
Pros
I love Zone Alarm it has protected me online time and again. It is user friendly and has an intuitive "UI". Even beginners will be able to use Zone Alarm.
Cons
None that I can find.
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"Great Work"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus+Firewall 110.000.504
Pros
I am very pleased with your software. Even more it`s free! Please keep up like this! Very good work! Thanks! I don`t need to search for unlockers and patches!
Cons
Nothing to complain!
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"Peace of mind!"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus+Firewall 110.000.504
Pros
Realtime protection, highly effective, light on resources
Cons
None that I encountered
Summary
I had been a fan of Zonealarm firewall for ages, and have seen CheckPoint being used in office too. When ZoneAlarm came with antivirus and firewall combo, I knew it had to be the best in the industry. So here I am, completely satisfied customer. :)
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"Awesome beyond any others!"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus+Firewall 110.000.504
Pros
Always works!
Cons
None that I have found!
Summary
Since the invent of the computer, the Zone Alarm Free Antivirus and Firewall is by far the best I have found; I have two computers and an IPAD and have never had a problem with it (unlike several others I tried before I was aware of this product).
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"Best one I used so far."
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus+Firewall 110.000.504
Pros
I tried several progs and decided on this. I used it more than a year. No problem.
No need to use other paid or crackeds.Cons
At times makes offers to buy paid things
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