A free version of a popular firewall application.
A computer connected to the Internet is subject to intrusion by malicious users. The best remedy against this danger is a firewall such as ZoneAlarm.
ZoneAlarm is a free firewall with more than a decade of experience. Once installed, your computer is behind an impermeable wall in which only you can authorize the passage of data between programs and the network.
The golden age of free firewalls ended when Microsoft decided to include a firewall in Windows XP. ZoneAlarm has suffered, thus a significant reduction in number of users and popularity.
It looks cooler than the original and it certainly does seem to have less configuration options and features. Still, ZoneAlarm is still an excellent firewall.
Features of ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
- Anti-Phishing: Protects you from fake websites.
- Download Protection: Scans downloaded files for malware.
- Firewall: Robust protection against malicious traffic.
- Identity Protection: Shields your PC from hackers.
- Intrusion Prevention: Blocks malicious network intrusions.
- Network Zones: Securely separate your PC from the Internet.
- Privacy: Blocks access to your PC from the Internet.
- Program Control: Restricts applications from sending data to the Internet.
- Real-Time Protection: Stops malware on contact.
- Stealth Mode: Hides your PC from hackers.
- Two-Way Firewall: Monitors your Internet traffic in both directions.
- Virtual Private Network: Secures your Internet connection.
- Web Security: Filters out malicious websites.
- Wi-Fi Security: Secures your home network.
- Wireless Protection: Guards against wireless threats.
Compatibility and License
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall is a freeware, but ad-supported application available on Windows from firewalls. You may encounter different types of ads or offers when running and installing this program. Though ads might be present, download and installation of this PC software is free and 3.6.313.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can ZoneAlarm Free Firewall run on?
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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