ZoneAlarm Internet Security decides in 2009 to introduce Check Point system. This is a major improvement of old scanning engine, comparing with 2008 old review. Capability and detection are really visible after the software is installed. The new Check Point technology increases the usability for both desktop and notebook users. ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009 works very well with Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7 Operating Systems. Other Web Security suites offer a large list of tools in their products but this is not necessary a good thing. ZoneAlarm decides to offer just the most important characteristics useful for Internet Security and doesn’t wrong with this decision.
ZoneAlarm Internet Security integrates a lot of very useful features:
- antivirus module;
– a powerful virus detector and removal tool;
- antispam filter
– an easy configurable spam blocker which can stop almost every spam message;
- firewall – strong and reliable firewall which blocks every intrusion attempt. This anti-hacker tool is one of the most important firewalls of this moment. With just these features ZoneAlarm Internet Security win competition with BitDefender or Norton Internet Security 2009, because this amazing software is very stable, safe and fast, comparing with these two competitors. 
The setup process and installation are fastest and easy to perform. The downloaded file has about 45MB but the pack offer 15 days trial version in comparison with other Internet Security Suites competitors which offers 30 days trials. A good point for ZoneAlarm is that after the trial period will end, the software offers for free a powerful firewall (remains free and can be used without any limitation).
After installation, a reboot is required to complete the install process. The user must setup ZoneAlarm when the computer starts. You must setup the levels of protection. This software has a very interesting feature and is capable to learn which are your preferred settings. You can choose from the menu which appear on your desktop from:
- maximum Settings – which offer high level of security and protection for the computer;
- auto-learn level – when you use the computer you may be asked about how to manage a situation, after that, the software “learn” and don’t ask again. ZoneAlarm Internet Security comes with this default settings but you can anytime to change this type of setting;
- minimum protection – this setting of ZoneAlarm can be used when you are not connected to web or when you don’t navigate very often on high risk websites or another dangerous environments.
You can participate to DefenseNet Security Center managed by ZoneAlarm Laboratories. If you choose this option your potential infected files will be sent automatically to ZoneAlarm labs and if the files are infected with new viruses, at next update you’ll receive new virus signature and disinfection method.
If you want to uninstall ZoneAlarm you’ll discover that software is fastest at this step too. After the process is finished you must reboot the computer another time. ZoneAlarm 2009 doesn’t let behind no registry pieces or undeleted files. If you compare these results with Norton Internet Security, for example you’ll see the difference.
The user menu interface is simple and clean, intuitive and easy to use. ZoneAlarm decides to simplify the user menu and this purpose was touched with 2009 version.
ZoneAlarm Internet Security uses Kaspersky Antivirus 2009 detection engine. This is an awarded antivirus so this collaboration works great and ZA Internet Security offers you maximum of protection against viruses.
The antispyware module is motorized by Check Point engine, another very good antispyware detection system. ZoneAlarm Internet Security includes an antispam module, called Sonic Wall which protects you against spam emails. .
Other improvements are the game mode configuration and parental control module. This feature can be found on left part of menu, and is easy to configure by an inexperienced user.
ZoneAlarm Internet Security is a very good choice for not very powerful computers which offers you maximum of protection against Internet Threats.
