ZoneAlarm Free Firewall

What's new in 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
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.169.18768
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.163.18715
- Improved: Stability
- Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements


ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.145.18590
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.139.18543
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.125.18466
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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
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.023.18219
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 15.8.021.18211
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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
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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
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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
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.2.044.000
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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
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.2.014.000
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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
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.462.0
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.408.0
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.362.0
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.337.0
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 7.0.302.0
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.5.737
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.5.731
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.5.722
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.5.714
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ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 6.5.700
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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