ZoneAlarm PRO 2006

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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.com Sales Rank: #6,233 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

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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 (REAL NAME)

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

By	P. Carter "Saved and Born Again" (Central Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, April 26, 2006

By	Stephen Godjas "ShaolinFiveA" (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

Not a bad product, the only problem I am having is that the automatic updates do not work. Have to manually download updates from the website.
I suppose I am getting better protection if i am using a Pro version, but not really sure.
Spyware never seems to update when i click on the "update spyware" link, alwasy reads "not responding".
If I could go back in time, I would have stayed with the free version.
I wouldn't recommend it nor would I buy it again.