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| From: Avanquest
List Price: $49.99
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 5404
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Me, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 8 x 2.1
MPN: 18059048607
Model: 8300
UPC: 018059048607
EAN: 0018059048607
ASIN: B000B5I0OC
Release Date: September 6, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: New, factory sealed in box, shipped with emailed confirmation
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 Zone Alarm - Functions Use Savy January 31, 2006
Suresh Kari (Memphis, TN)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've used Zone Alarm for 3 years - the latest version was quite annoying but the update solved the problem. Zone Alarm gives a lot of control, but you have to learn it like any program. The complaints I see are from people who don't quite understand the inherent power of the program giving you complete control of how you protect your computer. Its like using word - the first time you use it - figure out the nuances.
It is true that Zone Alarm asks a lot of quesions, and you can figure out what you want to start and not start. You can turn off options and otherwise you can let it control. I've uninstalled it without problems. BlackICe is very similar - but I like Zone Alarms interface better. You can also use program control to select what options for a program to run and to shut down worms. Its a powerful program - but like any elite program you have to spend time to learn it - (or run it blind).
 ZoneAlarm Let Me Down for the Last Time April 12, 2006
William R. Gordon
7 out of 13 found this review helpful
I used the free ZoneAlarm version for some time and had no problems. So I purchased the version 3.0 and the trouble started; Slow operation and stoppages. I lived with it because I needed a firewall especially on my laptop. I really wish I had stayed with the free version. I've had many problems with slow operating speeds and frequent stoppages that don't happen when ZoneAlarm's not running. The latest example, however, was the final straw. I was on my IBM 360 WIN ME laptop last night trying to download some financial data when my ZoneAlarm instantiated itself (I didn't have it running because it slows the system down so much) put up a warning page and absolutely blocked my further accessing the internet via Explorer until I reset my ZoneAlarm to start on bootup.
I was also blocked from using the control panel to remove the ZoneAlarm software. In the end I had to delete the ZoneAlarm software myself and was able then to reaquire internet access. I don't know what provoked the instantiation. I don't care. I'm fed up. I'm tired of screwing with it. I will, however, be looking elsewhere for a firewall. If you purchase ZA you may get lucky and have it work for you. It's a crapshoot. Do you feel lucky?
Bill Gordon
 Great Firewall March 10, 2006
D. J. Wagner
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
No operational problems. Minor problem with product update service displaying expiration in negative days.
Use someone else' March 23, 2006
Computer Savvy (Mount Laurel, NJ United States)
4 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Windows XP kept crashing my system. The customer support engineer was helpful but provided list of insturctions that anyone would lose patience to try lenghty workaround.
Try Kerio, Norton or someone else's
Rated the best by Consumer Reports Magazine August 16, 2006
James W. Simpson (Boston, MA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just go the Sept. 2006 Consumer Reports magazine. ZoneAlarm was rated the best for all-around protection. See pg. 27.
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