LATEST UPDATE: Zone Alarm 7 Free Firewall released!

ZoneAlarm 7 Internet Security Suite
Update to the popular firewall

ZoneAlarm 7.0 has been released and is available for download. One of the major improvements for 7.0 is the new AV engine.

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New and improved ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite version 7.0.302.000

All new antivirus engine from Kaspersky includes a new virus database and extended spyware database as well as the industry's only hourly update system.

An optional "silent start" mode called auto-learn has been added that detunes the OSFirewall and parts of the network firewall for the first n days (n is variable, default 7) while ZoneAlarm learns the user's unique PC environment. After n days, security reverts to maximum. This dramatically quiets the user experience, while maintaining high security including full stealth mode, Trojan protection, and all signature protection layers.

Product set-up process has been redesigned and shortened.

A pre-scan has been added to the start wizard that scans the user's PC for program files, compares programs with ZoneAlarm's SmartDefense Advisor database, and applies policy to said programs, both legitimate and malicious.

Settings in the Program control panel, Programs tab (Maximum, Auto-learn, Low, Off) have been revamped.

The UI has been refreshed, with new ZoneAlarm/Check Point branding.

Anti-spyware has been improved for better discovery and cleaning.

The spyware update system has been improved for reliability and responsiveness.

Download: Zone Alarm 7 Free Firewall Protection
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Other ZoneAlarm 7 Products update: ZoneAlarm Latest Products

Home Page: ZoneLabs
Update Blog:ZoneLabs Blog

also here *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41890&highlight=zass+7+zone+alarm

just upgraded to 7.0.302.000, some touch up given to GUI this time.
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& new tray Icon

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but still its not Detecting the Kaspersky Internet Security in its "Anti-Virus Monitoring"

anandk said:
also here *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41890&highlight=zass+7+zone+alarm

Yep. That was Beta program under development. Now it is officially released by ZoneAlarm as new version.

Is it a standalone version for ZA Free firewall? or is it complete security suite?
And why my FREE firewall not telling me that new version is available? I tried to update it manually but it didnt detect?

Vishal Gupta said:
Is it a standalone version for ZA Free firewall? or is it complete security suite?
And why my FREE firewall not telling me that new version is available? I tried to update it manually but it didnt detect?

Version 7.0.302.000 was released to the public on January 15, 2007. It includes updates for ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite including Zone Alarm Firewall Pro. Accordingly Zone Alarm Free version is also updated, which is nothing but the reduced version of Pro.

In your case, it is possible that it has automatically updated. Just check out the version vishal...

lol, I hv checked it already buddy and thats why I posted it.

Its still 6.5.737.000

And also pls provide direct link for ZA FREE Firewall only!

NO the auto update did not show the new version.

i downloaded the ZAP setup from here ->
*dl2.zonelabs.com/bin/free/1043_zl/zapSetup_70_302_000_en.exe (direct link- 14.5MB)

free one-> free ZA-> *dl2.zonelabs.com/bin/free/1001_cnet_zdnet/zlsSetup_70_302_000_en.exe

I have already provided the link on that post vishal..

thnx buddy! I'll d/l it soon.

Firewall Protection

@Kiran_tech_mania
ur link is for complete security suite, its size is 34 MB

then try the first link i gave (in post #8 ). [14.5MB]

i thought ZAP setup was diffrnt from ZA free

No dude!

The link was correct. It is a Free Firewall Protection package of 38.1MB....

Check out the link *www.zonelabs.com/store/content/com...s&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=zassskulist2_comparison

Thanks for telling us........

thanks a lot for info

to be able to auto-download program updates, i think u have to register it.

^^
I hv already registered it

and it always detected the new version and notified to download it in past. This is the first time that it didnt notify me.

I have it on automatic checking for updates and even i didn't get notification for new version.

gonna be my permanent security suite.... free upgrade for 6.5 is great, hope other companies too follow this

I think one needs to have proper renewal period for updates on any of the zonealarm paid versions.

thanks

OK friends. This new version update is NOT indicated by automatic updates of ZoneAlarm. One needs to download the corresponding new version and then install the program. During installation, just click "UPDATE" and proceed.

R

well , does 7 have new engine too

rahul_becks23 said:
well , does 7 have new engine too

They have included a new antivirus engine from Kaspersky in Antivirus segment. It includes a new virus database and extended spyware database as well as the industry's only hourly update system.
- There are no changes in ZoneAlarm Pro Firewall engine. They have made changes in GUI though..

R

well ,thats shi* , they havent upgrated their main thing .......i dont see any other reason to release 7 instead of quick money..........u know .

Thx for telling

Kiran_tech_mania said:
They have included a new antivirus engine from Kaspersky in Antivirus segment. It includes a new virus database and extended spyware database as well as the industry's only hourly update system.
- There are no changes in ZoneAlarm Pro Firewall engine. They have made changes in GUI though..

Kaspersky also provides Hourly Updates.

so ZA is second in line

s18000rpm said:
Kaspersky also provides Hourly Updates.

so ZA is second in line

Okay Boss! I knw that u r a big fan of Kaspersky!

But as I already said ZA has Kaspersky engine means there is no first & second, basically both are same.

right.

once i get done installing the new mobo & RAM, then its ZASS7 for me

is the zaf going to be a firewall once the trial is over,i downloaded it 4rm link in post 8...i think

Help.
I cant install the firewall on vista.

^^^
Which firewall? Pro or Free version? What is the error message you are getting?

"The good: ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 includes awarding Kaspersky antivirus and MailFrontier antispam; plays well with other security applications; uninstalls cleanly.

The bad: ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 could provide an antiphishing toolbar; no backup or file recovery feature; no data shredder.

The bottom line: ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 provides the perfect balance between best-of-breed security protection and ease of use, providing the home user with superior protection that's light on system resources."

its the cnet editors choice winning over all other security suites
*reviews.cnet.com/ZoneAlarm_Internet_Security_Suite_7/4505-3667_7-32309439.html?tag=cnetfd.mt

however i dont agree with the light-on-system bit ;-)

I cant install the free firewall on vista.
I am getting an incompatible os message whenever i launch setup then the setup automatically quits.

shaunak said:
I cant install the free firewall on vista.
I am getting an incompatible os message whenever i launch setup then the setup automatically quits.

Ok here is the update...

ZoneAlarm is not yet compatible to Windows Vista as of today.

The Website still says..

Secure your PCs .....
And get 1 year of FREE upgrades, including Vista compatibility when available,
online technical support & real-time Internet threat updates

yea it didnt notify me ??? and omg 34 MB for FREE version ??? wonder how much memory it will take while running ...
thanks for the info..

I find it weird that till now Zonelabs has not released Vista compatible security products.
Vista Compatible products from Zonelabs are ZoneAlarm Secure Wireless Router and ZoneAlarm Identity Protection Center.

This is what Zonelabs says regarding attaining Vista compatibility...

Delivering Security on Windows Vista™

ZoneAlarm relies upon advanced firewall technologies to offer proactive, preventative security to our customers. While others only scan and remove known threats, ZoneAlarm also stops threats before they reach your computer – including new emerging threats. Our operating system firewall (OSFirewall™) protects your PC down to the core of the operating system, against rootkits and kernel-level attacks.

This robust security requires a deeper level of integration with the operating system than other security solutions. Because Vista is such a major overhaul to the Windows operating system, we are busy in our development efforts to ensure that new Vista-compatible versions of ZoneAlarm will live up to our and your high standards of protection. We anticipate delivering Vista-compatible versions in the coming months after January 2007 (Microsoft’s Vista planned release date). Due to the different needs and functionality of this new operating system, features and functionality on 2000/XP and Vista may differ from our current release.

umm....better provide a stable application , then a buggy beta

lolz....that was for ZAP, not Vista itself

gx_saurav said:
lolz....that was for ZAP, not Vista itself

Dude, I never said that it is Vista itself. The quoted statements from Zonelabs clearly says that. They are in the process of making it compatible to Vista. We might expect it with in this month or by march.