Archive for the ‘Zonealarm FAQ’ Category

Where can I get some free, but awesome and authentic antivirus and antispyware?

My pc has been infected with spyware and i have a virus scan but apparently it is not doing the job. I need some good and authentic, but free anitvirus and antispyware. Chosen Answer: No PC security product can possibly protect you from every new spyware and malware threat. Some of these new threats would [...]

How big is the average virus, just wondering…?

I have Zone Alarm Pro, and it scans the computer deep deep scan, and it will skip certain files if its over a certain size… How big is the average virus…? How big can a virus be…? Chosen Answer: They can get up 6 feet tall. Actually, viruses can be imbedded inside a program of [...]

What are the best FREE security programs for a computer?

Such as those that protect against malware, spyware, viruses, worms, etc.? What effectively cleans the registry and repairs corrupt desktop icons? A few examples that I know of are Spybot, Avira, CCleaner, and ZoneAlarm. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks! Chosen Answer: i only have used two since the 90′s: spybot search and destroy and windows [...]

Is there a good free firewall that will let me manually decide on all connections?

I had a paid version of Zonealarm (which did it), but then they “improved” it and removed that. I want it again to make sure I’m never being hacked. Chosen Answer: norton by: run like the gump on: 4th January 13

What’s your opinion about AVG Antivirus 8 Professional Edition?

AVG 8 PRO includes antispyware, antirootkit, antiadware, antidialer, antikeylogger. It is complete. The only feature that it doesn’t have is a firewall. Chosen Answer: It seems to be very good software for protecting your computer. It also seems to be less complicated to use than McAfee or Norton. The anti-rootkit and anti-keylogger features are a [...]

How can I prevent Google toolbar from updating?

I have WinXP Home and SP1. I don’t update stuff that works. There are instructions on the web for blocking updates with WinXP Pro, where you can set folder permissions, but not for the Home edition. The update happens even though I have set the folder and files to “read only”. Currently the only option [...]

If you use the Free Anti-Virus provided by AT&T Yahoo, do you trust it?

My Norton Internet Security is expiring soon & I’m planning to get ZoneAlarm Pro for firewall. Have you have good or bad experiences with the CA Antivirus provided free by AT&T Yahoo? If it’s not good, I’ll either get the ZoneAlarm suite or upgrade my Norton. I thank everyone so far for providing answers, but [...]

What is the best free anti-virus and firewall software to get?

I have heard that sometimes, free anti-virus software is better than paid for stuff. So i was wondering, which is the best free one so that I can compare it to the one I currently have and see if I would be better off getting a free anti-virus or firewall software. Chosen Answer: well whoever [...]

Is this combination of security programs for my computer good?

I have downloaded Norton Anti Virus 2003, Zonealarm and Ad-aware all onto my computer. Is this a good combination to have to keep my computer safe? Are there other programs that I should install as well? Have I installed too many programs? Answer would be appreciated! Chosen Answer: Norton 2003 is too old and ad [...]