ZoneAlarm Firewall For Windows 2000/XP 7.0.362 Review      

January 20th, 2008

ZoneAlarm Firewall is a free download available from http://www.download.com. It has no limitations. It requires Windows 2000/XP/Vista. In todays world, DSL and cable connections to the internet are prone to hacker interest. To handle this situation you need a reliable firewall. This is exactly what ZoneAlarm Firewall is - a free utility that is extremely good at protecting your computer from hackers.

ZoneAlarm consists of four security services. These are - a firewall, an internet lock, an application control and zones. The firewall is like a sentry at the door. Only traffic understood and initiated by you is allowed into your computer. The internet lock protects your computer when it is unattended. All computer activity on the computer is monitored by Zones, and alerts are given when an application that is new makes an effort to access the internet.

This firewall is easy to use, yet very effective. The firewall is configured via a simple wizard, meaning even novices can configure it. You can easily update as well as maintain settings using the slick interface and easy slider controls. The new addition - “Game Mode” works well for gamers. This firewall is fantastic at guarding against both internal and external threats. If you are an individual or non profit body, ZoneAlarm comes free except government entities and educational institutions. This software is a must on your PC.

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