ZoneAlarm Free Firewall

Name: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 4.3.260
Rating: 7.4 (122 reviews)
Author: Zone Labs

December, 5th 2024 - 1.1 MB - Demo

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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 4.3.260 LATEST
Review by

Michael Reynolds
Operating System

Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 / Windows 11
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Author / Product

Zone Labs / External Link
Filename

ZoneAlarmNGSetup_ZANG_FW_FR_AR8ZNP.exe

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall blocks viruses that antivirus alone misses, stops hackers attempting to break into your computer, and unlike the default Windows firewall, provides outbound firewall protection to stop spyware from phoning home and botnets from taking over your PC.

Get protected against inbound and outbound cyber attacks
Block unwanted traffic and control program access to the internet
Become invisible to hackers and guard your personal data

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall is easy for anyone to use. It operates automatically, due to its powerful DefenseNet cloud service, so users are not interrupted with unnecessary alerts.

Monitors programs for suspicious behavior and shields you from hackers, identity thieves, and other online threats when you connect to an unsecured network. ZA is only compatible with MS Windows Defender and is not compatible with any other anti-malware software.

To install the app, you must first uninstall other anti-malware software. Otherwise, you may experience OS stability and computer performance issues.

Features

WiFi PC Protection
Ensures your safety on unsecured networks by monitoring programs for suspicious activities and shielding you from hackers, identity thieves, and other online threats.

Advanced-Access Protection
Defends against sophisticated attacks missed by standard firewalls, including raw data access, timing-based exploits, and SCM & COM vulnerabilities.

Traffic Monitoring
Utilizes a two-way firewall to track incoming and outgoing network traffic, making your PC invisible to hackers while preventing spyware from leaking your data online.

Advanced Settings Control
Allows you to designate trusted home networks as private zones and classify untrusted networks as public zones, enhancing security and minimizing exposure to attacks.

Early Boot Protection
Detects and blocks rootkits and other dangerous software during startup by verifying whether your PC is running a trusted operating system.

Component Control
Guards against malicious software that tries to exploit trusted applications by loading harmful DLLs, preventing unauthorized network access.

Anti-Bot
Identifies and stops malicious bots in real time, protecting your system from botnet attacks, spamming, data theft, and unsafe websites.

FAQ

Why choose ZoneAlarm Free Firewall?
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall is widely recognized as a top-tier firewall solution, trusted by experts and millions of users globally. It offers advanced security features, a user-friendly interface, and reliable protection against a wide range of online threats.

How does ZoneAlarm Free Firewall provide protection?
The program monitors network data in real-time, applying predefined security rules to manage traffic. It includes intrusion detection and prevention systems to identify and block suspicious activities, ensuring robust network security.

Is ZoneAlarm Free Firewall compatible with Windows 11?
Yes, ZoneAlarm Free Firewall is fully compatible with Windows 11, as well as Windows 10 and Windows 7. It’s a versatile solution designed for various Windows operating systems.

What types of threats does ZoneAlarm Free Firewall guard against?
It protects against network-based threats such as unauthorized access, hacking attempts, port scans, and other forms of network intrusion. It helps ensure comprehensive online safety.

Are there any limitations to ZoneAlarm Free Firewall?
It provides essential firewall protection, but it does not address all types of cyber threats. For enhanced security and additional features, users can upgrade to the premium version, ZoneAlarm Extreme Security NextGen.

How often is ZoneAlarm Free Firewall updated?
This software is regularly updated with new threat definitions, security rules, and features to ensure effective protection against emerging threats. Updates are applied automatically, requiring no manual intervention.

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System requirements

Microsoft® Windows® 11, 10, 8 or 7
32-bit, 3 GB RAM / 64-bit, 4 GB RAM
2 GHz or faster processor
1.5GB of available hard-disk space

Microsoft .NET framework

Version 3.5 or later

Note: If a supported Microsoft .NET Framework is not installed, it will be installed with ZoneAlarm

ZoneAlarm is only compatible with MS Windows Defender, and is not compatible with any other anti-malware software.

To install ZoneAlarm, you must first uninstall other anti-malware software. Otherwise, you may experience OS stability and computer performance issues.

PROS

User-Friendly Interface
Effective Threat Detection
Customizable Settings
Lightweight on System Resources
Free for Personal Use

CONS

Limited Features in Free Version
Occasional False Positives
No Advanced Protection Features
Ads for Premium Upgrades
Compatibility Issues with Some Apps

Note: Requires .NET Framework. For advanced Antivirus features and even better protection, you must upgrade to ZoneAlarm Pro Antivirus.

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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 4.3.260 Screenshots

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What's new in this version:

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 4.3.260
- Updated Security Engines
- Update Firewall Driver
- UI enhancements
- Added new feature Safe Search
- Security fix and stability fixes
- Enhanced support for migration from ZoneAlarm Legacy

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 4.2.712
- Security Fixes
- Resolved Installation and upgrade issues

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 4.2.510
- Updated version of Security Engine
- Improved compatibility with third-party VPN providers
- Bug fixes and Improvements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 4.2.180
- Added Firewall Application Control
- New Event Timeline notifications
- Updated security engines
- Bug fixes and improved security

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 4.0.148
- New design and user experience
- Anti-Bot: New feature added that stops Bot attacks
- Windows 11 compatibility
- Seamless upgrade to paid features
- Automatic upgrades to the latest available version
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.213.19411
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.211.19229
- Harden Security
- Bug Fixes and improved stability

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.200.19118
- Critical Security vulnerability fix. CVE-2022-23743
- This version is not supported for Windows 7

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.189.19019
- Resolves install/uninstall issues on Windows 11

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.181.18901
- Fix installation failure due to missing root certificate

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.173.18805
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.169.18768
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.163.18715
- Improved: Stability
- Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.145.18590
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.139.18543
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.125.18466
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.109.18436
- Fixed: Insecure directory privileges allow for a local escalation of privilege on systems not patched with Microsoft

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.043.18324
- Improved: Stability, Security
- Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.026.18228
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.023.18219
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.021.18211
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.020.18208
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.008.18174
- New: Web Secure Free, blocks phishing attacks and safely download documents in Chrome
- New: ZoneAlarm Safe Search

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.6.121.18102
- New: Antivirus SDK with better protections
- New: Full support for Windows 10 19H1

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.6.111.18054
- Fixed: Partial Installation problem
- Fixed: Installation errors 1603 and 4096
- Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.6.028.18012
- New: Web Secure, blocks phishing attacks and safely download documents in Chrome
- Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements
- Removed: Find My Laptop
- Removed: Online Backup

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.4.260.17960
- Removed: Parental Controls
- Added: Anti-Phishing to user interface
- Fixed: SBACipollaSrvHost exposes WCF service to low privilege users which can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM
- Check Point would like to thank Chris Anastasio for discovering the issue and bringing it to the attention of Check Point

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.4.062.17802
- Removed: Parental Controls
- Added: Anti-Phishing to user interface

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.3.064.17729
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.3.060.17669
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.2.053.17581
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.1.522.17528
- Improved: Compatibility with Microsoft Meltdown/Spectre security updates

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.1.509.17508
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.1.504.17269
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.1.501.17249
- New: Support for Windows 10 Creator’s Update
- Improved: New and improved AV engine
- Improved: performance enhancements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.0.653.17211
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.0.159.17147
- Fixed: Upgrade issue from Suite to Extreme

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.0.139.17085
- Fixed: VC 14 Redistributable installation issue

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.0.123.17051
- Improved: Product update notifications
- Improved: Stability and performance enhancements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 14.3.119.000
- Now Compatible with Windows 10 Anniversary Update (build 14393)

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 14.2.255.000
- Improved: Various performance improvements
- Improved: Better compatibility on 4K and high resolution displays
- Fixed: iTunes backup and startup time
- Fixed: Rosetta Stone compatibility

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 14.1.057.000
- Fixed: Incompatibility with iTunes
- Fixed: Incompatibility with Star Wars - old republic game
- Fixed: Various 3rd party application compatibility problems
- Misc: Other minor bug fixes and improvements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 14.1.048.000
- Improved: New Blur version
- Fixed: Cloud AV event logging
- Fixed: Localization fixes
- Fixed: Security fixes
- Misc: Other minor bug fixes and improvements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 14.1.011.000
- Fixed: Compatibility with Windows 10 fall update
- Misc: Other minor bug fixes and improvements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 14.0.522.000
- Fixed: Upgrade to Win 10, installer bug fixes
- Fixed: Other Non-Win10, installer bug fixes
- Fixed: Blur bug fixes and improvements
- Misc: Other minor bug fixes and improvements

ZoneAlarm Free 14.0.508.000
- New: Windows 10 compatible

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 13.3.052.000
- Updated: Firewall Driver (security and other fixes)
- Improved: Localization fixes
- Improved: Stability and performance enhancements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 13.1.211.000
- Improved: ZoneAlarm client protection from Heartbleed vulnerability
- Improved: Stability and performance enhancements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 13.0.208.000
- New: Privacy Toolbar with Internet Explorer 11 support
- Updated: UI minor adjustments

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 12.0.121.000
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 12.0.118.000
- New: Security Toolbar One-Click uninstall
- Fixed: Added logic so that Toolbar is not installed in Internet Explorer 11

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 12.0.104.000
- New: Windows 8.1 support
- Updated: Antivirus engine
- Improved: AV detection

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 11.0.768.000
- New: Updated AV Engine
- New: Web scanner - blocks web threats before they reach your browser or hard drive
- New: Forcefield removed, replaced with new and improved Site Check technology and security toolbar
- New: Latest version of Firefox is supported
- Improved: Stability and performance enhancements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 11.0.000.504
- Added: Windows 8 - ELAM protection (Early Launch Anti-Malware)
- Updated: Antivirus Engine
- Improved: Rootkit detection

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 11.0.000.057
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 11.0.000.054
- Fixed: Compatibility issue with XP SP2
- Fixed: Parental controls installation exception error

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 11.0.000.020
- Improved: AV engine
- Fixed issue: Installer screens not displayed properly on some systems

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 11.0.000.018
- Added: Windows 8 compatibility
- Added: Firefox 16 support
- Fixed: Java 7 compatibility

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.078.000
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.074.000
- Added: Italian language localization

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.073.000
- Optimized: Installer, component installation order

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.072.000
- Added: Firefox 14 support
- Fixed issue: Chrome configuration fix
- Fixed issue: ZA Free, messaging usability improvements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.068.000
- Added: Stop all internet activity option
- Added: Snooze Firewall for 5 mins option
- Improved: Security toolbar
- Improved: Installer
- Fixed issue: Riskware options usability
- Fixed issue: Various other improvements and fixes

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.064.000
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.057.000
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.1.101.000
- Added: Stop all Internet Activity feature
- Added: Firefox 11 support

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.1.079.000
- Added: List view sorting for Programs list
- Added: Program Trust level can be set from the Program list view again
- Fixed issue: Display problem with some Application firewall rules
- Fixed issue: Program list view icons are not always displaying correctly in localized versions
- Fixed issue: Default program control setting should be Auto mode
- Fixed issue: Program list "kill" mode icon not displayed correctly
- Fixed issue: No warning is displayed when a program is set to "kill"
- Fixed issue: Various other improvements and fixes

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.1.065.000
- Added: Support for Firefox 8 (toolbar)
- Fixed issue: Use the correct date for firewall logs
- Fixed issue: User can't select install path on 64-bit machine
- Fixed issue: Long path installation not working
- Fixed issue: Problem with Program Alerts displaying correctly
- Fixed issue: Various other improvements

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.2.106.000
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.2.105.000
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.2.102.000
- Resolves a compatibility issue that some Windows XP users experienced between the ZoneAlarm Firewall (9.2 and 9.3, Free and Pro versions only) and AVG 2011

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.2.076.000
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.2.057.000
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.2.044.000
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.2.042.000
- NEW Quieter, smarter security - automatic security settings for millions of programs
- NEW DefenseNet analyzes real-time threat data from millions of users to stop latest attacks
- More features added to enhanced ZoneAlarm Security toolbar (for Internet Explorer and Firefox)
- Free Identity Protection services
- Online Backup services (2GB free)

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.2.039.000
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.2.014.000
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.1.007.002
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 8.0.298.0
- Easy-to-use firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats. Stealth mode automatically makes your PC invisible to anyone on the Internet.
- Reasons why this program is marked as adware: Adware included!!! ZoneAlarm Spy Blocker Toolbar... However you can CANCEL the installation of this product.

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 8.0.065.0
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 8.0.020.0
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.483.0
- ZoneAlarm customers have complained that access to the Internet was denied after installing MS08-037, a patch designed by Microsoft to correct a vulnerability in both the client and server Domain Name System packages within Windows. Earlier on Tuesday, a security researcher announced a massive, multi-vendor patch release to address a fundamental flaw in DNS that could allow attackers to spoof IP addresses. This release fixes this issue.

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.473.0
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.470.0
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.462.0
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.408.0
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.362.0
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.337.0
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.302.0
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.5.737
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.5.731
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.5.722
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.5.714
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.5.700
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.5.690
- New: Gamers Mode gives gamers one-click control to prevent firewall action from stealing focus away from game play while still maintaining firewall protection to the PC
- New: Spy Site Blocking blocks you from accessing Web sites that contain spyware, and blocks spyware on your computer from contacting Web sites to exchange
- Improved: Operating System Firewall monitors program installation, registry changes and file access down to the kernel level. (Now monitors additional program actions for more thorough protection.)
- Improved: Automatic Operation handles signature database updates, schedules scans, and stops malicious spyware automatically. (The update system has been revamped for more efficient operation.)
- Improved" DefenseNet is an early warning system that gathers data on the latest spyware and malware outbreaks from the Zone Labs user community for inclusion in signature updates. (The ability to respond to breaking spyware threats has been improved.)
- Known Issues: Important: This Beta should only be installed on Windows XP and Windows 2000. Windows 98/ME are not supported
- Known Issues: System hangs when install ZASuite over NOD
- Known Issues: Microsoft Security Center doesn't know about ZASS status
- Known Issues: YIM-IMVironment disappears after receiving notification
- Known Issues: SpySiteBlocking: The new sites are not blocked after an update until ZA is restarted or an AS run
- Fixed: Console window opens during Anti-spyware SRE engine update process
- Fixed: Uninstall of ZASS is not possible when Update dialog is displayed
- Fixed: Component control is broken
- Fixed: Truevector crash
- Fixed: ZASuite fails installation on Windows 2000
- Fixed: When AV and AS turned off the client still tries to do automatic updates
- Fixed: Upgrade from ZASuite Beta 6.5.666 to 6.6.668 resulted in ZoneAlarm Pro 15 day trial installation
- Fixed: Anti-spyware scan doesn't find all tracking cookies
- Fixed: Scanning Status dialog does not close
- Fixed: Automatic Anti-spyware Update started when Anti-spyware = Off
- Fixed: "Site Blocking" blocks access to the all private sites from narod.ru domain
- Fixed: "Updater" window appeared before explorer loading
- Fixed: "Updater" window was appeared and hung
- Fixed: Spyware scan causes ~7.5M vsmon memory allocation
- Fixed: System hung on reboot post install of ZASuite
- Fixed: Client startup and shutdown times have increased over previous release
- Fixed: Help page cannot be displayed for Anti-virus/Anti-spyware/Spy Site Blocking
- Fixed: OSFirewall special protections should be grayed out when OSFirewall protection is not active
- Fixed: Spysite Blocked alerts links do not work
- Fixed: Letters are cut off in the tabs
- Fixed: Clean install option when upgrading 6.5.666 to 6.5.668 does not go through configuration screens
- Fixed: ZLclient crash on first start up of ZASuite
- Fixed: ZL Client crashes after Anti-Virus scanning
- Fixed: During upgrade from 6.1.744.001 ZAP to ZASuite Beta there is a crash during installation
- Fixed: AV /AS Update hangs (Not responding) right after ZASS fresh install
- Fixed: Only changed sites persist in the Spy-Site list after shutdown
- Fixed: IMSecure has been temporarily disabled . It wont work even if turned on IM messages are lost when running ZASS
- Fixed: DNSTester bypasses OSFW, APC and gets Internet Access without alert
- Fixed: Disable siteblocking when AS is turned off in wizard
- Fixed: AS Update should not download SREngine or DAT file when the client has the same SREngine or DAT file already
- Fixed: OSFW Global event enforcement persists past shutdown
- Fixed: In some instances after installing ZA Anti-Spyware, network connectivity is blocked
- Fixed: Help is not enabled from system tray icon (pop-up menu)
- Fixed: Anti-spyware / "Scanning Status" --- duplicated strings in 'Detail' box

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.1.744.1
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.1.744
- Fixed: Service stability issue
- Fixed: Communicate with the centralized server issue
- Fixed: Overlapped text in support and update information
- Fixed: Various other bug fixes

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.1.737
- Fixed: Compatibility issues with Adaptec USB driver
- Fixed: Nortel VPN can not connect
- Fixed: Compatibility issue when System Mechanic Startup Guard is enabled
- Fixed: PdaNet can't connect
- Fixed: VSNET 2003 issues
- Fixed: TrueVector application error in event viewer log
- Fixed: High vsmon CPU usage
- Fixed: "Deny" Button in program alert pushed off the edge
- Fixed: Icons lost in program list after upgrade
- Fixed: PC Cillin 2006 issue
- Fixed: System stability issues
- Fixed: Various other bug fixes

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.0.667
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.0.631.3
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.0.631.2
- Change log not available for this version

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 5.5.094
- Change log not available for this version

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