ZoneAlarm 6.0.667.000

• Popularity:

  #1 in Firewall Software (out of 229 products)

• Editor's Rating:

  5.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.5 stars (out of 2066 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  44,990,723

• Requirements:

  Windows 98/NT/2000/XP

• Limitations:

  Individual use only

• Date Added:

  September 07, 2005

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version ZoneAlarm Firewall (Windows 2000/XP) 7.0.362 ZoneAlarm 7.1 ZoneAlarm Firewall (Windows 2000/XP) 7.0.362 ZoneAlarm 7.1 ZoneAlarm 7.0 ZoneAlarm 6.5.722 ZoneAlarm 6.5.7 ZoneAlarm 6.1.744 ZoneAlarm 6.1.737 ZoneAlarm 6.0.667.000 ZoneAlarm 6.0.631.003 ZoneAlarm 5.5.094 ZoneAlarm 5.5.094.000 ZoneAlarm 5.5.062.011 ZoneAlarm 5.5.062.004 ZoneAlarm 5.5.062 ZoneAlarm 5.1.033 ZoneAlarm 5.1.011 ZoneAlarm 5.1.033 ZoneAlarm 5.1.011 ZoneAlarm 5.0.590.015 ZoneAlarm 4.5.594 ZoneAlarm 4.5.538.001 ZoneAlarm 4.5.538 ZoneAlarm 4.5.530 ZoneAlarm 3.7.211 ZoneAlarm 3.7.193 ZoneAlarm 3.7.143 ZoneAlarm 3.1.395 ZoneAlarm 3.1.291 ZoneAlarm 2.6.362 ZoneAlarm 2.6.357 ZoneAlarm 2.6.231.0 ZoneAlarm 2.6 ZoneAlarm 2.1.44 ZoneAlarm 2.1.25 ZoneAlarm 2.1 ZoneAlarm 2.0.26 ZoneAlarm 2.0.22 ZoneAlarm 7.0.337 ZoneAlarm Firewall (Windows 2000/XP) 7.0.362

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Publisher's description of ZoneAlarm 6.0.667.000

From ZoneAlarm:

ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL- or cable-connected PC from hackers. This program includes four interlocking security services: a firewall, an application control, an Internet lock, and Zones. The firewall controls the door to your computer and allows only traffic you understand and initiate. The application control allows you to decide which applications can and cannot use the Internet. The Internet lock blocks Internet traffic while your computer is unattended or while you're not using the Internet, and it can be activated automatically with your computer's screensaver or after a set period of inactivity. Zones monitor all activity on your computer and alert you when a new application attempts to access the Internet.

Editor's review of ZoneAlarm 6.0.667.000

• 5.0 stars

• "A totally free, very effective firewall"

An effective and easy-to-use firewall program, ZoneAlarm does a great job of keeping your PC safe from a variety of threats. ZoneAlarm makes configuring a firewall, which sounds like a daunting task to the majority of computer users, incredibly easy with a wizard. Maintaining and updating settings also is a snap when you're using the stylish interface and its simple slider controls. The program's Zones feature also allows you to assign different security levels for a local network and for the Internet. We found ZoneAlarm very good at recognizing and automatically including settings for our local network. In all our tests, the firewall guarded against all external and internal threats it encountered. Therefore, we think ZoneAlarm is an excellent firewall choice for just about any average user.

User reviews of ZoneAlarm 6.0.667.000

• Average user rating: 3.6 stars out of 2066 votes
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• 1 stars

  69 out of 79 people found this review helpful

  Version: ZoneAlarm 6.0.667.000

  "Hard to believe Download.com reviewed the latest version"

  by steveeyes on September 8, 2005

  Pros: It is a good company

  Cons: There is no doubt Zone alarm is trying ehance their product. However, in doing so they have managed to take away one of their strengths and that is Zone alarm working silently in the back ground. No more. It has become an annoying software that would confuse the average user. Worse, if a novice doesn't understand what Zone Alarm is trying to do, they will block something they should not. The next time they go to load the blocked software, it won't load and they will wonder why.

  Download review seems to be the same review as before the new version. It doesn't even mention this new feature in the review. Consequently, it seems download.com is going on zone alarms past reputation and didn't bother reviewing the latest changes.

  All in all, if these new features added more portection the annoyance would be welcomed, but it doesn't. I still get as much spyware and trojans as before. Granted, Zone Alarm blocks most of them, but not all. For the novice, you will block something essential if you are not careful about selecting yes or no when asked if you want to let a feature to be used (i.e. mouse movement). What is scary about this is zone alarm popus up in red with the word danger. Obviously if you say no and and disabled the keyboard, mouse or the software from loading at all because the warning scares the sh.. out of you, than you have just disabled a program you may need to use.

  Zone alarm...the days from being a worry free solution to protecting our system has gone. You took a step backwards in your update.

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• 2 stars

  2 out of 4 people found this review helpful

  Version: ZoneAlarm 6.0.667.000

  "My personal suggestion"

  by Anonymous220 on December 12, 2005

  Pros: Better than nothing if u want the free one.

  Cons: Try use this software for short term period of time but not suitable for long term period of time, because it sucks! Believe me.

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• 5 stars

  2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

  Version: ZoneAlarm 6.0.667.000

  "Does what it is supposed to do"

  by davejyd on November 19, 2005

  Pros: It works well on my PC - it works on ME, XP, and is recognised by Windows XP SP2 Security Suite, and works harmoniously with it. As far as tech support - they have an online "virtual helper" that can guide you in the right direction - and a downloadable product manual! All this for FREE! With this, and AVG Anti-Virus, i feel my PC is very protected.

  Cons: Initially it would not work with my home network (only 2 PC's) and it took a while to figure it out. And the product manual is 320 pages long (SHEESH)!

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• 4 stars

  5 out of 7 people found this review helpful

  Version: ZoneAlarm 6.0.667.000

  "This program is very wierd.. In a good/bad way."

  by vegin on September 16, 2005

  Pros: Blocks pretty much everything.

  Cons: Well I work at a computer store and I generally know all the best firewalls. But this program is very wierd. If im offline it says on its toolbar stuff going out and flashes about 3 times and then quits. Another thing is there are no updates AT ALL even if you register you have to check frequently at download.com or another site for a update. Another thing im really worried about is how come there is very little traffic on the Log viewer. I tried zone alarm pro and it was MURDER! It kept saying my internet provider was tracking my keys and watching my movements. Didn't let me go to any website. Anyway back to this program, Its all good and the best if you want a free firewall other then other firewalls that are too complicated. This program I recommend to have even if you cant afford one.

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• 4 stars

  Version: ZoneAlarm 6.0.667.000

  "The best free firewall"

  by alexmcfmartins on December 14, 2005

  Pros: easily configurable and lightweight,this firewall is the best for the beginner/average user.

  Cons: lack of deeper configurable options that the experienced user might find precious.

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