Reviews of ZoneAlarm Plus

1. 
   b1700002

   Reviewing 4.5.594.000 (Jan 16, 2010)

   ZoneAlarm is crap, and caused uTorrent to hang under 64-bit "Windows 7". It is also documented to cause Firefox hangs under Vista. Stay away from this ill-tested software. "Comodo" may be a suitable firewall replacement.
2. 
   samlar

   Reviewing 4.5.594.000 (Nov 8, 2009)

   The latest program will cause major problems with many programs such as Powerdvd It give false postive for the RarePacker.Multi.Generic virus and removes part of the program. It also causes problems with nero and clonedvd buring software stay away until they get it fixed.
3. 
   AwareConsumer

   Reviewing 4.5.594.000 (Jun 30, 2008)

   Since ZoneAlarm business practices caused me to waste time, thought I'd waste a bit more time writing this review.
   
   FIRST - Even though I use the same credit card for all online purchases, when I tried to purchase ZoneAlarm online and clicked the button to finalize the purchase, I received the same page with a message in red text that the billing address must match what's on my credit card.
   
   I double checked the data and tried two more times, but kept getting the same message. So I called customer service. Unfortunately, there isn't any way they can get past the problem since their database is the same as the one online users use. It was suggested that I call the credit card company.
   
   I did. The info had not been changed. No explanation as to why ZoneAlarm (and ONLY ZoneAlarm) had inaccurate info. But here's the thing, every time I received a message that the info didn't match, ZoneAlarm sent a pending purchase to my credit card company - EVERY TIME! There was no message that they were sending a charge to my credit card EVEN THOUGH THEY SENT ME A MESSAGE THAT THE INFO DIDN'T MATCH. But here is the worst part, I was using my debit card and if the repeated charges had totaled more than what was in my account, I would have been overdrawn. My credit card company verified that ZoneAlarm repeatedly sent "pending" charges, which wouldn't have been removed until somnetime the next business day. I was told that it is up to each company to make that business decision.
   
   SECOND - When purchasing the product, checks are already in boxes for additional products and if you don't notice, the charges are added to your total. So basically, they put extra products in your basket and it's up to you to notice before you check out! If you try to zero out the products and update the amount, it never completely removes all extra charges so you have to start all over with a new screen.
   
   All of these low end business practices serve to waste your time!
   
   Apparently, someone at ZoneAlarm doesn't believe they can do well enough by keeping everything above board.
4. 
   mtattne

   Reviewing 4.5.594.000 (Dec 18, 2007)

   How to make your computer unusable in 5 easy steps (I just did this): 1. Upgrade to the latest ZoneLabs Internet Security Suite. 2. Lose patience with it requiring your permission for ZoneLabs' own virus scanner to scan each file on your hard disk (among numerous other stupidities). 3. Try to uninstall it and watch the uninstaller crash. 4. Try to re-install it and wacth the installer crash (twice). 5. Try to restart your computer and watch Windows hang during the boot process. It's hard to believe that I paid money for this. Buy any other Internet security product but ZoneLabs'.
5. 
   Nikkie

   Reviewing 4.5.594.000 (Sep 15, 2007)

   Really good program.It keeps your pc on lockdown.I used to use this one.I now use the security suite..
   
   These programs would be considered bloat due to being an ''all in one'' deal...
   
   zonealarm programs are combo's with a few different flavors..
   
   most people who dont know how to use it skip it for more mainstream or free programs that offer less security (avast,avg,comodo)
6. 
   wari

   Reviewing 4.5.594.000 (Dec 30, 2005)

   bloated, suitable for inexperienced users, highly popular but severely impaired. More modern personal firewalls are more effective and require less bloat.
7. 
   clawso1

   Reviewing 4.5.530 (Nov 19, 2003)

   Hey Failed CRC, you must be on "Dope" or "Dog" food!!! Because it's obvious that you don't know how to use the program at all!
8. 
   Dwarden

   Reviewing 4.0.146.029 (Aug 30, 2003)

   Tested this new version, still bloated, some stability issues also it get problems with advanced trojans (not laughly outdated symantec/gibsons tests). Kerio PF 4.0.2, Tiny PF 5 and Agnitum Outpost PF 2 seems to be much better in these areas...
9. 
   cees2000

   Reviewing 4.0.146.029 (Aug 30, 2003)

   ZoneAlarm sucks, big time. Why pay for something like this crap when there's Sygate for free!
10. 
    Vantorax

    Reviewing 4.0.146.029 (Aug 29, 2003)

    FailedCRC. Are you reviewing ZoneAlarm Plus or ZoneAlarm Freeware? Because I can do what you claimed it can't. Just go in the options of the application you want.
11. 
    FailedCRC

    Reviewing 4.0.146.029 (Aug 29, 2003)

    sorry, still not convinced. there is also no way to restrict applications from accessing specific ports, you can only "allow" or "deny" access, whatever that means?
12. 
    CyberDoc999

    Reviewing 4.0.146.029 (Aug 29, 2003)

    Very bloated and unstable
    use Kerio instead.
13. 
    PWT999

    Reviewing 4.0.146.029 (Aug 29, 2003)

    I don't find it heavy on sys resourses, I use it on a very fast AMD & also on a old K6 400mhz & a 500mhz with little if any slowdown. I fine it a very stable unobtrusive firewall & had no doubts when renewing my subscription this year. My only critiziam of it would be the somewhat garish interface but I can live with that.
14. 
    betasun

    Reviewing 4.0.123.012 (Jun 29, 2003)

    ...I think the plus version is better than ZA pro .i use
    a 3.7 plus trial and it works good .ofcourse it could have
    some new and better features .zone alarm needs
    a renaissance !
15. 
    jcorque

    Reviewing 4.0.123.012 (Jun 22, 2003)

    I guess I should consider myself fortunate after reading the negative comments regarding Zone Alarm Pro. Since my experience has been great; why change!
16. 
    ssb

    Reviewing 4.0.123.012 (Jun 22, 2003)

    Buggy, bloated, huge garbageware.
    I don't know why so many use it while there are so many strong and powerfull firewalls around ? (Kerio, Tiny, etc)
17. 
    Johnson

    Reviewing 4.0.123.012 (Jun 22, 2003)

    buggy
18. 
    lion7718

    Reviewing 3.7.159 (Mar 31, 2003)

    Still have to give 4 stars, it is still not as stable as 3.1.395. It is better than 3.7.143. It still shows blank screen when running for a few hours...when you click on the Tray Icon to bring up ZA, you get a frame & it's all blank where the Info should be...when you click on a different screen it all comes back to normal.
    ZA still needs to add an Impost/Expost button so we don't have to type in all the blocked IPs after a clean install.
19. 
    veeoh

    Reviewing 3.7.143 (Mar 23, 2003)

    well "freedom fighter" it just goes to show how little you know about network security doesnt it.
    
    Just because ZA pops up and tells you someone is scanning you doesnt mean they are. You are on a cable connection, therefore you get a lot of background "noise"
    
    Learn something before making a stupid post
20. 
    freedomfighter

    Reviewing 3.7.143 (Mar 22, 2003)

    In reply to a later post on this page, you must be kidding me that Windows XP`s built-in-Firewall is better than Zone Alarm.. I am on a 1mb Cable connection, so far this version has blocked 1500 Attacks.. Win XPs built in Firewall is nothing short of a joke, prehaps even an easter-egg
21. 
    MMPD

    Reviewing 3.7.098 (Feb 22, 2003)

    Great Program all around sure beats windows XP's built in firewall by far. Pros: Easy Interface, Excellent Firewall, Decent ip range/ip blocking, good logging ability, and E-mail Protection. Cons: Interface is easy but it sure could look a bit better..., and needs a few more advanced settings.
22. 
    veeoh

    Reviewing 3.7.098 (Feb 21, 2003)

    sorry, but why pay for a firewall when xp's built in firewall is just as good.
    
    Only thing that lets it down is lack of report/log files, apart from that its
    
    a) Free!
    b) easy to enable/disable
    c) did i mention it was free?
    d) it port forwards :)
23. 
    ATMAvatar

    Reviewing 3.7.061 Beta (Feb 2, 2003)

    It's an okay firewall for average users, but every firewall needs advanced settings that allow for the blocking/freeing of specific ports manually.
24. 
    wildmanmor

    Reviewing 3.7.037 Beta (Jan 19, 2003)

    I must agree...Other versions of Zone Alarm are better than this one. It did not recognize several programs. I almost immediately went back to previous versions.
25. 
    oomingmak

    Reviewing 3.7.037 Beta (Jan 16, 2003)

    What's up with that interface! Its cheap, nasty and ugly and a step backwards from the previous interface (which was not that wonderful to begin with).
26. 
    ..::]Ben[::..

    Reviewing 3.7.037 Beta (Jan 16, 2003)

    It´s one of the best software firewall´s, there are many reasons why.
27. 
    rburly

    Reviewing 3.1.395 (Sep 25, 2002)

    I had problems with the prog always asking for permission for net access. I did a clean install, made a change in one setting, and haven't had a problem since. As far as loading too slow, either get more "RAM" or a upgrade your machine. It takes my HomeXP 2 minutes to fully load.
28. 
    NelsonC

    Reviewing 3.1.395 (Sep 25, 2002)

    Its a good firewall, a few months of having it installed I and to remove it and re-install it, I could not get on the net.. but once I re-installed it it worked great never really had any problems with it.. looks good but personally www.sygate.com is much better.. but both are great.
29. 
    borisf98

    Reviewing 3.1.274 (Aug 17, 2002)

    Java windows problem is not related to Zonealarm. It is related to ad-blocking or referral-blocking software. At least on my computer it is so.
    On the other hand Zonealarm has problems with multiple instances of IExplorer from time to time. I think it can process limited number of simultaneous Internet connections.
    So, power-users beware.
    
    Overall a good piece of software.
30. 
    animecabbit

    Reviewing 3.1.274 (Jul 5, 2002)

    Great program! No problems except for some java windows that won't open. Of course, I can exclude these web sites...
    
    No problems with loading at all. How is it taking you 3 minutes to load? Do you have a 166mhz computer or something?
31. 
    Maxwolf

    Reviewing 3.1.274 (Jul 5, 2002)

    The best firewall protection the world has to offer right now! Go Zone Labs!
32. 
    CyberDoc999

    Reviewing 3.1.274 (Jul 5, 2002)

    ZoneAlarm Plus is very buggy.
    Kerio is much much better.
33. 
    nevers

    Reviewing 3.1.258 Beta (Jun 12, 2002)

    There is no 3.1.263 beta for ZAP as there is already for the free program?
34. 
    ditoa

    Reviewing 3.1.258 Beta (Jun 4, 2002)

    i think you should change it from BETA to ALPHA, actually how about PRE-ALPHA! It uses too many resources and takes 3 minutes to load on my system at boot! Everything else has been loaded for 2 minutes but Zone Alarm is still trying to load, i uninstall it and my system boots up in 30 seconds! i wouldnt advise this to ANYONE, get Kerio instead it is much better.
35. 
    john_mcpherson

    Reviewing 3.1.258 Beta (Jun 3, 2002)

    I would have to agree with the lack of support. I have had problemon Windows XP Professional. I sent in several email. I have been hoping that a newer version would fix the problem but without release notes, I doubt I will install it. This would be a great program if it were Windows XP certified. As is stands, it doesn't like Fast User Switching.
36. 
    MacOSXBetaMan

    Reviewing 3.1.258 Beta (Jun 3, 2002)

    Another bomb! Still not 100 percent xp compatible. Too many useless options. Hogs a lot of resources. Back to the drawing board.
37. 
    sirhardi

    Reviewing 3.1.258 Beta (Jun 3, 2002)

    PUT A FLIPPIN """"CHANGED"""" log in here...what is it with these lazy dudes, that release betas like this, all over the place but wont take the time to give us some release notes on what's changed ???
    
    I had ZL for two ywears or so back when first came up on GRC, i had tons of BlueScreens and it was not W2k as they claiumed, as it was apparent with later releases..now days, no more BSOD's but troubles with wireless routers networks etc......so unless i see some serious intend to get some feedback, I stick with reading the woes on grc........
    Sorry but thwey had bewta testers for years and have not bothered to reply officially........
38. 
    jamwheat

    Reviewing 3.1.258 Beta (Jun 3, 2002)

    Well gee- this is the program you had to sign up to be a beta tester for.
    
    James Wheat
    http://belprecomputerwizard.com

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