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b1700002 reviewed v4.5.594.000 on 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.

samlar reviewed v4.5.594.000 on 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.

AwareConsumer reviewed v4.5.594.000 on 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.

mtattne reviewed v4.5.594.000 on 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'.

Nikkie reviewed v4.5.594.000 on 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)

wari reviewed v4.5.594.000 on Dec 30, 2005

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

clawso1 reviewed v4.5.530 on 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!

Dwarden reviewed v4.0.146.029 on 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...

cees2000 reviewed v4.0.146.029 on Aug 30, 2003

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

Vantorax reviewed v4.0.146.029 on 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.

FailedCRC reviewed v4.0.146.029 on 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?

CyberDoc999 reviewed v4.0.146.029 on Aug 29, 2003

Very bloated and unstable
use Kerio instead.

PWT999 reviewed v4.0.146.029 on 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.