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Publisher's Description
From ZoneAlarm:
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall blocks viruses that antivirus alone misses, stops hackers attempting to break into your computer, and unlike the default Windows firewall, provides outbound firewall protection to stop spyware from phoning home and botnets from taking over your PC. ZoneAlarm Free Firewall is easy for anyone to use. It operates automatically, due to its powerful DefenseNet cloud service, so users are not interrupted with unnecessary alerts.
What's new in this version: Version 110.000.057 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
3.4 starsout of 3,378 votes
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Current version:
2.8 starsout of 19 votes
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"Just an okay product"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 110.000.057
Pros
It is free and does provide protection
Cons
Not compatible in many ways, especially if you add certain software or hardware. Also, keep getting upgrade to paid subscription messages.
Summary
I gave up on Zonealarm years ago because I used to get annoying popups "Device not found", and went to a paid firewall. I thought I would try them again but now with Windows 7 and it worked for a while but after I updated the version, I now get those annoying "not found" popups. Forget about contacting them. They do not provide a phone number and refer you to their FAQs.
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"What has happened?"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 110.000.057
Pros
NONE JUNK!
Cons
Horrible!!
Summary
One day I am running the old zonealarm that I have ran for years with never an issue of any kind. Then one day I suddenly lose my network meter which popped up showing in and out traffic, which was my most favorite feature. Then I was asked, I think, to upgrade and I don't believe I would have though much about it being zonealarm, now I have a completely different version. How did this happen. I feel like I was taken hostage by ZoneAlarm. Now I can't completely remove it. It crashed my system leaving me a black screen with only my cursor arrow, it was a nightmare and took my massive amount of time to get things going again in windows 7. Do not install is all I can say. ZoneAlarm has really screwed up a really good product and I have been so grateful for over what must be at least 10 years. ZoneAlarm has never allowed my computer to be infected with some other maintenance of course and vigilance, but now, what do I do. I can't find another firewall that is like ZoneAlarm was. I hate zonealarm for what they have done and will never buy any product from them regardless. This is a really sad day and I am beyond mad. Basically SCR*W YOU ZONEALARM YOU SU*k. Just a warning DON'T INSTALL THIS CRAP OR YOU WILL REGRET IT, AND THIS IS JUST MY OPINION. I have never had a program do my system like this one has, a virus is easier to deal with than this. I am sorry to the public to be so upset but it just a fact. I don't ever write reviews either, but it was also CNET saying this is great stuff. I don't think so!!!
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"Great Firewall & Super Protection"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 110.000.057
Pros
I'm running Windows 8 and Zonelarm works very well on it. ZoneAlarm is recommended by me over Windows Firewall as it provides more protection. ZoneAlarm as stated above provides outbound firewall protection in addition to inbound protection to stop spyware from phoning home and botnets from taking over your PC. So grab this one!
Cons
Nothing. Works as advertised!!
Summary
Great Software!
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"Great, but one problem for me"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 110.000.057
Pros
Worked great for years. Has features that I liked and haven't found on any firewall program so far.
Cons
Does not allow Rosetta Stone program to work. Am searching for a replacement firewall.
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"A good free solution."
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 110.000.057
Pros
Everything a decent firewall should do.
Cons
It doesn't have an offline installer.
Really have to change the startpage and search engine at first with Internet explorer but they can just be changed back in settings.
Paranoid skitzo's reviews below, stating it is a spyware program. (what the hell are you hiding, you creep.)Summary
I wanted to control which programs could use my bandwith and I got it to do just that. Just had to fiddle with the default settings.
I do not recommend installing their Anti-virus cause my system became extremely slow right after I got it. I uninstalled the whole thing and reinstalled the free firewall, problem fixed.
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"Works Better than Paid Firewalls"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 110.000.057
Pros
I love ZoneAlarm, I've used it for years after paying for less effective ones. ZoneAlarm alerts me whenever a program or a website tries to get online sneakily. I've never had a firewall alert me constantly as this one does. Some alerts I tell ZoneAlarm it doesn't have to alert me, others it's necessary and I'm thankful for these alerts. I would absolutely recommend this to friends and family. It's so easy to install and immediately after, you're protected! ZoneAlarm is always one of the first programs I install on my new computers. Love It!
Cons
There have been times that ZoneAlarm suspects a safe download that I initiated as a threat, when it does this, I sometimes need to completely shut down ZoneAlarm so that the download will process. That hasn't happened often, but when it does, it is annoying...and yet I'd rather have something kill my internet for safety measures than to keep the internet line open for a true threat to come through.
Summary
I love it, this may not be the case for everyone, but for me, it suits my needs and I haven't had a virus in years since using it in combination with Avast.... that's enough for me to keep coming back.
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"Messed up my computer"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 110.000.057
Pros
There are none!
Cons
Everything!
Summary
I'm not a tech junkie, or even really remotely tech savvy. I downloaded this program because I thought it had good enough reviews, that I could trust it. Once downloaded, it made my computer very slow, I could not use my browser (chrome), and it would shut it down to this blue screen after about 120 seconds every single time, saying something about "physical memory dump." Everytime I tried to uninstall it, it would close down windows and show the blue screen. I finally tried to uninstall it in safe mode, and that worked. I don't understand how it can work for anyone, it completely messed up my computer. I don't recommend whatsoever.
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"Always On Guard."
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 110.000.057
Pros
Always Informative To Both User An Community.Great Firewall With Loads Of Useful Features An More Importantly Give The User A Small Informative Screen To Let The Know Whats Going On.
Cons
None.....................
Summary
Best Then An Now Locks Your Host Files An In combination With DNSCrypt From Open DNS You Are More Protected.
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"Incompatible software. WHY!?!?"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 110.000.057
Pros
Was the best, not anymore.
Cons
Was the best program around n now I have to load bloatware on my pc to get this to run correctly?? NOOO WAY!!
Summary
"Your computer is running a version of windows that is incompatible with this software" and why is this happening?? UN'BULL'IEVABLE!!!
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"Poor firewall"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 110.000.057
Pros
none except it's free.
Cons
-heavy
-conflicts with many programs and AVs
-not very secureSummary
Why would anyone use this over Comodo free firewall, online armor free firewall or privatefirewall free?
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