• Windows XP
• Windows 2000

Peace of mind

I have installed Zone Alarm on two computers, both new and my experience has been excellent. One of the other "famous security suites" was so intrusive, I couldn't go online, couldn't receive e-mail, had total child protection turned on and I couldn't turn it off, despite being a solo adult. So, the download is easy, the options are clear and after a few questions the software learns your preferences. When unwanted spyware or similar enters your computer you are told and if its something you know, you are always given the option of keeping it, or not, the choice is yours. I'm buying this copy for a friend who is fairly new to computers to keep her safe and happy with her experience. As for me, I will never use anything else.

Terribly disappointed!

Upon installing this software, my computer slowed down to "snail speed" on startup.It took at least four times longer to boot up than without it. I uninstalled in within a half hour after installing. It is even difficut to uninstall . . . I had to go to "msconfig" and uncheck it prior to uninstall, because it wouldn't uninstall otherwise. I have a great system, Pentium D 940, 3.2 Ghz,4 Gb RAM, so even though that I knew the software was a "memory hog" I expected it would work okay, but I'm going to stick with Norton Antivirus, Spy Sweeper and Spyware Doctor to protect my PC.