ZoneAlarm AntiVirus 2006 [AntiVirus + Firewall]

by Zone Labs

Product Features

• Essential Internet security that blocks viruses, hackers, and more
• Triple-defense firewall protects entire PC; comprehensive antivirus protection
• Real-time security updates and new attack-protection capabilities
• Quarantines suspicious email attachments and halts outbound messages
• Automatically detects and secures wireless networks from Internet threats

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000B5I0NS
• Item model number: 4820
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,480 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

ZoneAlarm Antivirus provides essential Internet security to block viruses, hackers, and more in one easy-to-use solution.

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

Comprehensive Antivirus Protection
Stops viruses and worms, and protects against emerging viruses before they attack; automatically scans emails and files for viruses and removes them for you.

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

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 wireless networks and secures your PC from hackers and other Internet threats wherever you're connected--at home or on the road.

Product Description

ZoneAlarm Antivirus is a firewall and antivirus security solution to keep you and your computer protected from Internet risks. ZoneAlarm Antivirus keeps out hackers, viruses, worms, and other emerging threats. It’s easy to use and comes with out-of-the-box default security settings. Within minutes, you and your computer will be safe from Internet hazards and cybercriminals.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars NICE TOOL WITH FUTURE POTENTIALS, November 7, 2005

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VAL ODUENYI (Switzerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ZoneAlarm AntiVirus 2006 [AntiVirus + Firewall] (CD-ROM)

In the world of software, efficiency matters. And despite its lesser known name, the "ZoneAlarm Antivirus 2006" package remains one of the most potent antiviral software available today. The news that this supposedly antivirus package comes with an equally effective internet security firewall will gladden the hearts of its users.
Quite unlike other newly introduced packages, there are few but negligible bugs in this software. And with its relatively cheap retail price, such a minor issue could be easily accommodated. Twice I have installed this software, twice I was impressed by how smooth the entire procedure ran. Not even the most notable names in antiviral software have produced anything that has positively surprised me in this regard. I experienced zero hang-ups, zero blue screens: and no incompatibility hassles whatsoever, emerged.
Apart from the fact that this software slows down system performance, as it runs in the background, there is nothing that I can honestly accuse it of. Even at that, all utility software (including antiviral and firewall ones) are famous for draining performance resources: and this suite did it to a lesser extent when compared to either 'Norton' or 'McAfee'.
One more thing aspiring users of this product should note is that you have to deactivate your operating system's firewall, if you intend to use the firewall component of this suite. This last statement applies only to those who are running Windows XP (be it Home or Professional edition). Failure to do this will likely create more conflicts and other related problems.
Overall, this is a fine piece of software to use. It silently executes its responsibilities with minimal strain on your hardware. It is an utility programme, which is likely to get better as future editions emerge.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use, March 17, 2006

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J. Miller "smurfybabe" (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ZoneAlarm AntiVirus 2006 [AntiVirus + Firewall] (CD-ROM)

I found this easy to set up, anyone should be able to do it. It walks you through everything and makes suggestions about what you should do if you're not sure. I've had no problems with it on my computer, it doesn't slow anything down and it found and fixed a virus the first day I ran it. Very good product for the price.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just got it... seems to be a good product, February 8, 2006

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SAC123 (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ZoneAlarm AntiVirus 2006 [AntiVirus + Firewall] (CD-ROM)

My Norton 2002 antivirus had expired and they were no longer supporting an update for that version. You need to buy a new version of theirs, and from everything I have heard, it is very problematic! I did some research. Doesn't seem like too many people like most of the popular anti-virus products out there. This one from Zone Alarm,however, does well in the reviews; not only here on Amazon but on other sites I checked out. Additionally, I had used a free trial version of their firewall last summer and liked that.

Installed this tonight (which was extremely easy). I can't imagine most people needing to contact 'Support' for the install. It was very user friendly, downloaded an 'update' and was all set in about 30 minutes. Then ran a full scan and that only took about 30 minutes too (unlike Norton which ran for almost 2 hours last time I used it!!).
Bottom line, I would recommend this. Also, the price is right (old Norton users are intitled to a $10 rebate with proof!) So 4 stars for now, until I've actually used it for a while....