Website: http://www.zonealarm.com/ Software Provider: Check Point Current Version: ZoneAlarm 8.0.059.000 Operating Systems: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista License: Trialware
Fixed the issue where in some cases the client would “lose” settings, causing user to respond to alerts that otherwise would not appear
Prevent unnecessary error dialog to be displayed for non-Admin users
Client can now be started in safe mode (with networking only) for antivirus scan and removal
Compatibility improvements:
Enable content filtering and privacy when ForceField is active
Fixed the Spy Doctor Gate to only gate for 5.0 and earlier
Free ZoneAlarm firewall and ZoneAlarm Pro can now co-exist with Kaspersky AV
Various other stability and performance improvements
About:
ZoneAlarm is a well-regarded personal firewall product offered by Zone Labs. Like most firewall software, it alerts the user to any hacking attempts on your computer. Significantly, it also alerts on outbound attempts, when an unrecognized program seeks to access the Internet. The firewall that Microsoft includes in Windows XP lacks outbound protection, highlighting the need for firewall protection beyond what it offers. In ZoneAlarm, access requested by any program can be allowed or denied. The user can easily specify preferred inbound and outbound access privileges for various programs either as each seeks access for the first time, or at any later time. The free version of ZoneAlarm is generally recognized as a fine firewall, and is a very popular download. Zonelab's business model is to continue to improve the free basic model while offering upgrades with more features for a price.
