[Merged] Free ZoneAlarm® Pro Firewall 2010 13Oct 1-day only

[helloyouall]

Free 1 year licence for ZoneAlarm® Pro Firewall 2010 full version
giveaway only on 13Oct2009
visit promo page on day
can also subscribe for future offers,... on promo page
http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/sum/index.html



*borrowed from Steve Tech blog

[codtongues]

Thanks for the info

[SpectralMeat]

If anyone is interested Zone Alarm Pro ($39.99 US value) is free today only October 13th, comes with a 1 year license. You can install it onto 3 different computers.

Here is the link: http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/sum/index.html?cid=W100020

Enjoy.

By the way the Internet Security package from Zone Alarm is also on sale on their website at the moment for 50% off it costs $24.95
http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/zonealarm-computer-security-suite.htm

[jotg]

Thanks OP. Great to have a dedicated FW program

[JAC]

Even free, ZA is crap software. Plus, it accesses the HDD several times every second. Free Comodo is much better.

http://www.matousec.com/projects/proactive-security-challenge/results.php

Comodo Internet Security 3.12.111745.560FREE 100% 10+ Excellent – 100%

ZoneAlarm Pro 8.0.059.000 72% 9 Good Not recommended

[Dealll]

Interesting! Even if it's free, they want my credit card number! Are they going to charge $0 on it? Anyway, it makes me suspicious.

[SpectralMeat]

Yes it does go through the regular purchase process but they will not charge your credit card.

[SpectralMeat]

Even free, ZA is crap software. Plus, it accesses the HDD several times every second. Free Comodo is much better.

http://www.matousec.com/projects/proactive-security-challenge/results.php

Comodo Internet Security 3.12.111745.560FREE 100% 10+ Excellent – 100%

ZoneAlarm Pro 8.0.059.000 72% 9 Good Not recommended

Interesting I have never heard of Comodo before, or about that test page you linked to. Not sure how trusted those tests are. There are just way too many tests on the internet and they are all over the place. Some recommend one product and shows everything else is being crap other tests are show the exact opposite.

I've been using ESET for a while now and never had any problems or issues with it and never got any viruses or anything like that on my PC even though that test page you linked show ESET as one of the crappiest software to use. :)

[Dealll]

Yes it does go through the regular purchase process but they will not charge your credit card.

I suspect they will charge it in a year, since only first year is free

[SpectralMeat]

I suspect they will charge it in a year, since only first year is free

I am not sure about that. I think even though they have your CC info you still have to purchase the update in a year they can not just go ahead and charge your card.

[Dealll]

I am not sure about that. I think even though they have your CC info you still have to purchase the update in a year they can not just go ahead and charge your card.

You can be sure about that:
Your order includes ZoneAlarm automatic renewal, to keep you protected from the latest online security threats.

[SpectralMeat]

You can be sure about that:
Your order includes ZoneAlarm automatic renewal, to keep you protected from the latest online security threats.

and there is no option to cancel it?

[Citizen Bmac]

Interesting I have never heard of Comodo before, or about that test page you linked to. Not sure how trusted those tests are. There are just way too many tests on the internet and they are all over the place. Some recommend one product and shows everything else is being crap other tests are show the exact opposite.

I've been using ESET for a while now and never had any problems or issues with it and never got any viruses or anything like that on my PC even though that test page you linked show ESET as one of the crappiest software to use. :)
Spectral, that site is only reviewing the firewall component of the software. It is the most comprehensive site for firewalls, and is updated regularly. ESET is among the best anti-virus software, but their firewall is weak. I use Comodo as well. Much better than ZoneAlarm, and free.

[SpectralMeat]

Thanks, I will give it a try. :)

[herc]

You can be sure about that:
Your order includes ZoneAlarm automatic renewal, to keep you protected from the latest online security threats.

That is total crap! Back in the day they were pretty good but now they have hit the lowest levels of grovelling for money by doing promos like this. They definitely won't be getting my business!!!

[AcidBomber]

You can be sure about that:
Your order includes ZoneAlarm automatic renewal, to keep you protected from the latest online security threats.



+1
watch out for the 'catch'. thanks but i will pass this one. :|

[Skipper]

You can actually click on that, where there is an option to not have automatic renewal. And, forgetting to do that, you can go into your profile and stop the automatical renewal... and also delete your credit card info.

So, basically, you can get it free with no strings.

You can be sure about that:
Your order includes ZoneAlarm automatic renewal, to keep you protected from the latest online security threats.

[Kaylee]

You can actually click on that, where there is an option to not have automatic renewal. And, forgetting to do that, you can go into your profile and stop the automatical renewal... and also delete your credit card info.

So, basically, you can get it free with no strings.

Thanks op and thanks Skipper for the info!

[Phila213]

Thanks OP!.

[Slapshot747]

Is Comodo firewall Free? or is it just a 30 trial?...I was interested in the zone alarm till i found out that you have to give your credit card.

[bylo]

I was interested in the zone alarm till i found out that you have to give your credit card.
Huh?

I didn't have to supply anthing but name and e-mail address in order to get the License Key. Then I simply downloaded and installed the new ZAPro version, rebooted and applied the key.

It was a simple, painless process. ZAPro detected a previous (maintenance expired) version on my system, asked me if I wanted to do a new install or update and then did its thing.

I don't understand what credit cards have to do with anything. If you want anonymity, just use a fake name and throw-away e-mail address.

[Milfman]

that is total crap! Back in the day they were pretty good but now they have hit the lowest levels of grovelling for money by doing promos like this. They definitely won't be getting my business!!!

+1

[coolgod]

comodo is the best firewall, it also includes an antivirus.
Using the firewall for 3 years now, excellent, no lag at all, 100% FREE
100%.
it is the top rated free firewall on download.com
:cheesygri

[BoombasticSloth]

I agree, I have been using Comodo for years and it is much better than ZA, and Comodo is absolutely free. When I migrated to 64bit, I looked and ZA did not even support the 64bit environment so that was when I migrated to Comodo. I think ZA 64bit support is still only in their beta stage, but correct me if I am wrong :confused:

[sportmiester]

Thanks fo posting