- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (15-day trial); $49.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: December 19, 2005
- Total Downloads: 1,662,306
- Downloads last week: 1,034
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 267 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Along with its effective and easy-to-use firewall and additional security features, this new version of ZoneAlarm Pro brings mostly solid antispyware protection to the table. ZoneAlarm Pro makes configuring a firewall, which sounds like a daunting task for the majority of computer users, incredibly easy with the included wizard. Maintaining and updating settings also is a snap when you're using the application's stylish interface and its simple slider controls. The app now boasts an ultrasecure triple-layer firewall, which safeguards your machine's OS and Registry. Experts will appreciate options that let them set up custom rules. The program's Zones feature also allows you to assign different security levels for a local network and the Internet. We found ZoneAlarm Pro very good at recognizing and automatically including settings for our local network. In all our tests, the firewall guarded against all external and internal threats it encountered.
ZoneAlarm Pro includes a cookie cleaner, an ad blocker, a pop-up stopper, and new antispyware tools. Happily, the app offers both real-time protection against malware as well as a scanning engine. In our tests, spyware scans were blisteringly fast and almost always accurate, though ZoneAlarm Pro did leave a few minor traces that some dedicated utilities removed. The real-time module also fared pretty well, but we wish it offered more information on potential threats from directly within the program. Elsewhere, we like the configuration options for the privacy-protection features, which let you individually apply settings to different Web sites. The ID Lock feature, which lets users specify what information the firewall should prevent from being sent out via the Web or e-mail, also is a nice touch. With a tougher firewall and the addition of antispyware tools, this excellent program just keeps improving.
Publisher's description
From ZoneAlarm :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. ZoneAlarm Pro gives you even greater protection for your PC with a new Triple Defense Firewall--the first of its kind in a personal firewall--safeguards your entire computer, including programs and the O.S.
Version 6.1.737 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews of ZoneAlarm Pro 6.1.737
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 267 votes
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3 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: ZoneAlarm Pro 6.1.737
"An excellent Firewall Program"
Pros: This program is a must have for anyone who uses or needs to use a firewall!
Incredible program.
Cons: Probably not the best solutio on CNET but is definately the most trustworthy.
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: ZoneAlarm Pro 6.1.737
Pros: This is the best firewall that I have ever tested and after trialing it, I decided to buy it. The features, tools, detection and setup are all amazing! I have never tested such a wonderful product in my life. A large range of choices for support including live chat and free-toll phone! This is a great product which you have a great time to trial all the new and great features so you can see for yourself what you're missing out on! The price isn't bad for the amount of features it has and how good it works. I recommend this to everybody! Best firewall to date. Supports XP, 2000, 98 and NT.
Cons: No preset firewall defaults. No parental controls or browser history blocking. The reliability isn't as great as the other firewalls. Dosen't support 2003, 95 or ME.
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: ZoneAlarm Pro 6.1.737
Pros: I have used ZA for over a year now and I haven't had a case of spyware attack (like a year ago) ever since ZA is installed in my PC and protecting it.
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1 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: ZoneAlarm Pro 6.1.737
"easy to use, works well, gd firewall"
Pros: Its a nice firewall, and v easy to configure unlike others which i tired. V effective
Cons: One thing which I dun really like is that it kinda slows down my browsing in the web. pages were uploaded longer, round twice as long as b4.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: ZoneAlarm Pro 6.1.737
"Simply the best out there..."
Pros: I just recently puchased zone-alarm security suite and although it costs 60 bones its well worth it. It already has stopped 302 illegal intrusions and has saved my butt on a few occasions. Along with the firewall which is fantastic comes a spyware scanner that has killed 8 worms and trojans that my primary antivirus missed. It has also eliminated spyware that adaware and spybot missed. It is a very easy to use and understand, and it is easy on your computers resources meaning you can browse the web while its on without the lag and slow speeds other firewalls tend to give you. This should tell you that zone-alarm is well worth the cost. I couldnt be any happier or feel any safer with it.
Cons: absolutely nothing. Its perfect!!
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