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Installing ZoneAlarm Firewall (Free Version)

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Introduction

ZoneAlarm Firewall (Free Version) is a free alternative to the Windows firewall.  The purpose of this firewall is to prevent applications that you are unaware of from accessing system and Internet resources.  This firewall allows users to customize access privileges for applications in whatever way they feel is appropriate.  The purpose of this document is to help you download and install ZoneAlarm Firewall (Free Version).

This document is divided into the following sections:

  1. Downloading ZoneAlarm Firewall (Free Version)
  2. Installing ZoneAlarm Firewall (Free Version)

Downloading ZoneAlarm Firewall (Free Version)

Go to http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/trialpay-za-signup.htm and select Download under ZoneAlarm Firewall (Free Version).  (Figure 1)

 

Figure 1:  Download ZoneAlarm Firewall

Select Save. (Figure 2)

Figure 2: Save File

Open the file that you just downloaded. (Figure 3)

Figure 3: Open File


  

Installing ZoneAlarm Firewall (Free Version)

Select Next to begin the installation process. (Figure 4)

Figure 4: Begin Installation

Enter your name in the first blank. (Figure 5)

If you would like to register the product, enter your e-mail address in the second blank and check the "Inform me about product updates and security news. We will keep your email address confidential.".

Select Next.

Figure 5: ZoneAlarm Registration

Check the "I accept the terms of the preceding License Agreement" box and select Install. (Figure 6)

Figure 6: Accept License Agreement

Select the "Default" radio button to allow ZoneAlarm to perform a quick scan on your computer. This scan will search for software necessary to browse the Internet. (Figure 7)

Note: Registration is not required to update ZoneAlam Firewall (Free Edition)