Posts Tagged ‘zone’

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 [...]

wireless internet doesnt work properly when zonealarm is on?

sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt, but when zonealarm is off it always works. who dares, that didn’t work nothing works, though sometimes, if i turn it off, then visit a site, and turn it on again, that site(only that site) will work with the firewall on. Chosen Answer: Make sure you dont have both [...]

What is the best free firewall to use for Windows Vista?

I have two computers(one ldesktop and one laptop). I use Windows vista with Comodo Firewall pro firewal on both. I find that it is hard to get something back into the trusted zone after you have it listed as untrusted. It seems to be complicated to configure. Is this the best free firewall to use [...]

Can I benefit from using a McAfee firewall/security suite or Zone Alarm Pro with this set up?

I’m currently running Windows Vista home premium, which I assume has a firewall of its own, although I’m not sure how good it is. I’m also running Trend Micro Anti Virus and Webroot Spy Sweeper. Chosen Answer: Trend micro is ok, but it’s probably a good idea to have Webroot with it. That must be [...]

What anti-virus/spyware/adware programs should I use with Zonealarm?

I had an outdated Norton so I used the removal tool and I am now downloading the Zonealarm security suite. I know your meant to have other free spyware adware virus scanner program things as well though, which would be best to run with ZA and how many do I actually need? Chosen Answer: If [...]

would zonealarm and avast both free versions be ok downloaded on the same computer?

what other free software should i get to ensure better protection online? and whats a good answer to my question in the title? Chosen Answer: “Avast!” is an anti-virus. “Zone Alarm” is a firewall. Since they are different types of programs, they do not interfere with each other. Though I like Avast! a lot (I [...]

Is Avira AntiVir Personal – Free Antivirus a firewall too, or do I have to install a different firewall?

Can you tell me what Avira AntiVir Personal – Free Antivirus does have? Does it protect from spyware? Chosen Answer: just a anti/virus i run zonealarm pro with avira for a few years now …. works great … there is a free version of zone alarm u can run if u wish …zone pro is [...]

would zonealarm and avast both free versions be ok downloaded on the same computer?

what other free software should i get to ensure better protection online? and whats a good answer to my question in the title? Chosen Answer: “Avast!” is an anti-virus. “Zone Alarm” is a firewall. Since they are different types of programs, they do not interfere with each other. Though I like Avast! a lot (I [...]

would zonealarm and avast both free versions be ok downloaded on the same computer?

what other free software should i get to ensure better protection online? and whats a good answer to my question in the title? Chosen Answer: “Avast!” is an anti-virus. “Zone Alarm” is a firewall. Since they are different types of programs, they do not interfere with each other. Though I like Avast! a lot (I [...]

Do I need to have a firewall software setup, when i have a router installed?

Do I need Zone Alarm Pro installed on my PC, when i have a Linksys WRT45G router setup. Does the router provide enough security? Chosen Answer: the router has a built in firewall and will provide enough secruity provided that you are doing average stuff and not messing around with mirc, warez, torrents and other [...]