ZoneAlarm Extreme Security integrates the web browser security of ZoneAlarm ForceField with the PC and Internet security of ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite. ZoneAlarm has been emphasizing the need for anyone with any security suite, from ZoneAlarm or Norton or anyone else, to add new web browser security to combat the new wave of threats that are targeting browsers. ForceField delivers virtual browsing, anti-phishing, download protection, key log jamming, privacy controls and more to protect the browser and everything you do on the web. This beta is the first time ZoneAlarm (or really anyone) has integrated comprehensive security of both types into one product.
Reviewing 9.3.037.000 (Nov 13, 2010)
For many users that are looking for a good anti-virus/firewall application, don’t try Zone Alarm Extreme. Unless you are very skilled with computer configurations and have the patience & now-how to configure this over-sized mother of an application, I highly recommend that you stay clear of this baby.
The program will slow your computer down to a near Holt, it will take up to 40 minutes to down load the virus definitions, even if you have a very fast connection with your ISP. You will have extreme difficulty accessing your internal network and your computer will run very, very slow.
If you do decide to install this application, do so, on the trail basis only. Do not apply the recommended install procedure, use the custom install, but be very carefully, as the default install procedure is very flawed.
I have been using Zonealarm for many years, this one kills it for me, just tossed away nearly $60 on a piece of cripple-ware.
Reviewing 9.3.037.000 (Sep 21, 2010)
Not only is their software mediocre, now they join the ranks of SCAREWARE programs that pretend you're infected to make you buy an upgraded version.
Reviewing 8.0.400.020 (Jun 8, 2009)
Why bring up Gibson? He was a shill for ZA, in case you weren't aware. He started this whole ridiculous sham about being "stealthed".
Today, all flavors of ZoneAlarm are crap.
Reviewing 8.0.400.019 Beta (May 29, 2009)
What happened to the days when Steve Gibson showed us that all firewalls were junk compared to ZA, and he was right? Now it is the opposite. I struggled for years trying to maintain my love for this program, but whats the use? If a screwed up PC that does nothing, brought to you by a company that cares nothing is your cup of tea this crap is for you. Otherwise stay away.
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