ZoneAlarm PRO 2006

by Avanquest

Product Features

• Easy-to-use protection against spyware, hackers, and identity thieves
• Triple-defense firewall protects entire PC; powerful anti-spyware
• Real-time security updates and new attack-protection capabilities
• Advanced protection against identity theft and online profiling
• Essential email security; automatic wireless PC protection

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000B5I0OC
• Item model number: 8300
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,217 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #72 in Software > Networking > Security

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

ZoneAlarm Pro provides you with easy-to-use protection against spyware, hackers, and identity thieves.

Triple Defense Firewall
Goes beyond traditional PC firewalls to protect your entire PC from hackers, spyware, and other Internet threats.

• Blocks hackers from gaining access to your computer
• Automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the Internet
• Prevents spyware from sending your personal information across the Internet
• Protects your programs and operating system from malware

Powerful Anti-Spyware
Scans for and removes thousands of spyware traces from your computer.

• Automatically removes the most dangerous and useless spyware and viruses for you
• "Clears" legitimate monitoring software (such as cookies for Web sites you use frequently) so it doesn't get picked up in every spyware scan

SmartDefense Service
Provides your PC with real-time security updates and new attack-protection capabilities.

• SmartDefense Advisor automatically distributes new spyware and virus signatures to your PC for up-to-date protection
• DefenseNet keeps your PC security updated from the latest spyware and malware using information supplied by our ZoneAlarm user community

Advanced Identity and Privacy Protection
Protects you from identity theft and online profiling.

• Prevents your personal data from leaving your computer without your approval
• Automatically stops pop-up ads so you can surf in peace

Essential Email Security
Quarantines suspicious attachments to help defend against unknown viruses; automatically halts outbound messages to keep you from accidentally infecting others.

Wireless PC Protection
Automatically detects and secures wireless networks to keep you protected from hackers and other Internet threats wherever you're connected--at home or on the road.

Product Description

ZoneAlarm Pro blocks hackers, data thieves, worms, and over 47 types of malicious e-mail attachments. It also helps you retain your privacy by blocking cookies, cleaning your cache, and protecting your personally-identifiable information from accidentally being transmitted across the Internet without your permission.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My Two Cents, March 4, 2006

By 

J. Brisgel "Computer Tech" (Santa Rosa, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ZoneAlarm PRO 2006 (CD-ROM)

I have been using the "free" version of this software for years. It has become a critical component for all of the systems I work on. The Pro version offers a little more functionality and features than the "free" version. It works beautifully in protecting your system. I would not recommend using a computer on the Internet without it.

The updated features for the Pro version are: Spyware protection and E-Mail protection. It also monitors your installed Virus Protection to make sure its up to date. Another nice feature is that it has Identity Data Protection, which will protect your sensative information like credit card numbers.

If you are unsure whether or not you need this program, check out their website and try the "free" version. The free version does not have any special "extras", but will help to demonstrate why its such a valuable program to have on your system. Purchasing the Pro version will unlock all of the features mentioned above. Keep your system safe!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Firewall for Dummies, February 24, 2006

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P. Carter "Saved and Born Again" (Central Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ZoneAlarm PRO 2006 (CD-ROM)

I was hesitant to use a firewall program because I thought it would be a nuisance. I tried several trial offers from other firewall software programs, but found ZoneAlarm Pro 2006 the most user friendly.
Once you install it, you have lots of options on how much security you want to put in place. ZoneAlarm Pro 2006 is definately a software program you need to get if you want to protect your computer from spyware, hackers and virus attacks.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Zone Alarm - Functions Use Savy, January 30, 2006

By 

Suresh Kari "Suresh Kari" (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ZoneAlarm PRO 2006 (CD-ROM)

I've used Zone Alarm for 3 years - the latest version was quite annoying but the update solved the problem. Zone Alarm gives a lot of control, but you have to learn it like any program. The complaints I see are from people who don't quite understand the inherent power of the program giving you complete control of how you protect your computer. Its like using word - the first time you use it - figure out the nuances.
It is true that Zone Alarm asks a lot of quesions, and you can figure out what you want to start and not start. You can turn off options and otherwise you can let it control. I've uninstalled it without problems. BlackICe is very similar - but I like Zone Alarms interface better. You can also use program control to select what options for a program to run and to shut down worms. Its a powerful program - but like any elite program you have to spend time to learn it - (or run it blind).