ZoneAlarm® Antivirus Release History

The latest ZoneAlarm Antivirus release is 8.0.020.000. For release histories that apply specifically to products used on the Windows Vista platform, go here.

Note: these notes also apply to ZoneAlarm Pro, ZoneAlarm AntiVirus and ZoneAlarm (free firewall) when applicable. For example, improvements to anti-spyware do not apply to our AntiVirus product, but do apply to Suite and Pro that both include anti-spyware features.

Release History:

• 8.0 Branch
  
  8.0.020.000 was released to the public on August 29, 2008. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  8.0.015.000 was released to the public on August 25, 2008. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  
• 7.0 Branch
  
  7.0.483.000 was released to the public on July 10, 2008. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  7.0.473.000 was released to the public on April 22, 2008. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  7.0.470.000 was released to the public on March 20, 2008. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  7.0.462.000 was released to the public on November 20, 2007. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  7.0.408.000 was released to the public on September 12, 2007. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  7.0.362.000 was released to the public on July 3, 2007. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  7.0.337.000 was released to the public on March 15, 2007. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  7.0.302.000 was released to the public on January 15, 2007. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  
• 6.5 Branch
  
  6.5.737.000 was released to the public on August 31, 2006. To download this version, click here.
  
  6.5.714.000 was released to the public on June 15, 2006. For changes in this version, click here.
  

6.5.700.000 was released to the public on June 5, 2006. For changes in this version, click here.


• 6.1 Branch
  
  6.1.744.001 was released to the public on March 27, 2006. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  6.1.744.000 was released to the public on March 1, 2006. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  6.1.737.000 was released to the public on November 22, 2005. For changes in this version, click here.

• 6.0 Branch
  
  6.0.667.000 was released to the public on September 6, 2005. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  6.0.631.003 was released to the public on July 27, 2005. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  6.0.631.002 was released to the public on July 21, 2005. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  
• 5.5 Branch
  
  5.5.094.000 was released to the public on April 26, 2005. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  5.5.062.011 was released to the public on February 10, 2005. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  5.5.062.004 was released to the public on December 2, 2004. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  5.5.062.000 was released to the public on November 8, 2004. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  
• 5.1 Branch
  
  5.1.033.000 was released to the public on September 30, 2004. For changes in this version, click here. To download this version, click here.
  
  5.1.011 was released to the public on July 29, 2004. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  
• 5.0 Branch
  
  5.0.590.043 was released to the public on June 21, 2004. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  5.0.590.015 was released to the public on May 24, 2004. For changes in this version, click here.

ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite version 8.0.020.000

• Fixed compatibility issue with Network Magic and networking software that comes with certain brands of routers

ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 8.0.015.000

• Security improvements:
  • Many Firewall/OSFirewall improvements stop more attacks, pass leak tests
  • Enhanced self-protection. More hardening and other self-protection added to withstand an onslaught of attacks ("stability under fire")
  • Early boot protection - new icon with a special tooltip now appears sooner during start-up (though security is active even before the icon shows).
  • Enhanced: Root-kit protection within OSFirewall blocks more threats
  • New daily credit monitoring - monitors your credit reports daily with email alerts and reports; notifies you if there have been changes because these are often an indication of identity theft.
  • Newly updated Identity Protection Center makes it easier for you to protect your identity in the physical world too.
  • Various antivirus and anti-spyware improvements.
• Performance improvements:
  • Anti-virus: Scan modes added so you only scan what you need, increasing scan speed by 50% while still providing superior protection
  • Improved reboot time, login time, session start, UI loading, various other performance improvements throughout the product.
• Ease-of-use improvements:
  • New User Interface
  • One-click Fix-it button lets you fix issues instantly
  • Improvements in Smart Defense: Millions of applications have security access automatically pre-set so the user doesn’t have to set them

ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 7.0.483.000

• Compatibility with Microsoft Update KB951748 has been fixed

ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 7.0.473.000

• Compatibility improvements:
• Fixed compatibility issue with public beta of ForceField
• Other improvements:
• Various stability improvements.

ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 7.0.470.000

• Usability improvements:
• Fixed the issue where in some cases the client would “lose” settings, causing user to respond to alerts that otherwise would not appear
• Prevent unnecessary error dialog to be displayed for non-Admin users
• Client can now be started in safe mode (with networking only) for antivirus scan and removal
• Compatibility improvements:
• Enable content filtering and privacy when ForceField is active
• Fixed the Spy Doctor Gate to only gate for 5.0 and earlier
• Free ZoneAlarm firewall and ZoneAlarm Pro can now co-exist with Kaspersky AV
• Various other stability and performance improvements

ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 7.0.462.000

• Performance improvements:
• Improved system boot time
• Fixed problems with AV on dual-core and hyper-threaded machines.
• Compatibility improvements:
• Verified compatibility with Windows XP SP3
• Fixed compatibility issue with Intuit Software
• Stability improvements in anti-virus:
• Fixed occasional hangs in advanced dialog window
• Fixed occasional hangs during scan
• Fixed occasional hangs in after repair of archive (or similar) on CD.
• Additional Stability improvements:
• Fixed occasional crashes in vsmon
• Fixed occasional hangs during shutdown
• Fixed occasional hangs in UpdClient.
• Fixed various install and upgrade issues
• Fixed window activation issue associated with automatic updates
• Anti-virus improvements:
• Fixed anti-virus signature versions not showing,
• Don't reschedule AV updates after initial update completes
• Ease-of-use improvements:
• New: Added Automatic Network Configuration to Wizard (will automatically add Domain Controller, DNS, DHCP, Network Printers and, mapped network drives to trusted zone)
• Changed update frequency default to every 3 hours
• Customization improvements:
• Made AV update frequency configurable
• Added Global Reset-to-Default feature (invoked via Ctrl+Shift+right click on ZA icon in system tray).
• Various other fixes and improvements

ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 7.0.408.000

• Performance improvements in system startup and shutdown, antivirus, the update client, and more.
• Stability improvements during antivirus scans, uninstall, while shutting down, and more.
• Compatibility: Fixed compatibility issues with Project 2007, Bit Torrent, and Logitech Webcam.
• Antivirus enhancements (in Suite and Antivirus products only): New scan priority for on-demand antivirus scans.
• Various usability and other improvements.

ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 7.0.362.000

• Antivirus enhancements: Enables email scanning and fixes issue where memory scans could not be skipped.
• Stability enhancements: Various improvements including better Outlook stability working with ZoneAlarm's anti-spam and better stability while using privacy features.
• Compatibility enhancements: Works better with Outlook and Netflix's Downloading service.
• Performance enhancements: Better anti-spam performance, fixed occasional hang during AV updates, addressed issues with hourly updates stealing focus from some applications and games.

New and improved ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 7.0.337.000

• Antivirus updates that were failing with some proxy settings have been restored
• Antivirus licensing that allowed some customers’ antivirus to stop functioning has been fixed
• Other enhancements to optimize antivirus scanning, treatment and updating
• Fixed Microsoft Security Center notifications not being updated correctly
• Fixed issue where expert rules disappeared after a restart
• Added install gates for AV SKU’s to prevent BSOD for users that have not upgraded their Spydoctor and System Mechanic’s builds to the latest one that fixed the problem
• A change was made to allow per application expert rules
• Removed Google Desktop installation warning
• Some rare reports of crashing have been isolated and addressed
• Formatting and translation improvements on non-English products
• Program learning mode duration set to 21 days by default
• Various other fixes

New and improved ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 7.0.302.000

• All new antivirus engine from Kaspersky includes a new virus database and extended spyware database as well as the industry's only hourly update system.
• An optional "silent start" mode called auto-learn has been added that detunes the OSFirewall and parts of the network firewall for the first n days (n is variable, default 7) while ZoneAlarm learns the user's unique PC environment. After n days, security reverts to maximum. This dramatically quiets the user experience, while maintaining high security including full stealth mode, Trojan protection, and all signature protection layers.
• Product set-up process has been redesigned and shortened.
• A pre-scan has been added to the start wizard that scans the user's PC for program files, compares programs with ZoneAlarm's SmartDefense Advisor database, and applies policy to said programs, both legitimate and malicious.
• Settings in the Program control panel, Programs tab (Maximum, Auto-learn, Low, Off) have been revamped.
• The UI has been refreshed, with new ZoneAlarm/Check Point branding.

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 6.5.714.000

• Fixed - In some instances rundll32 takes ~90-99% CPU
• Fixed -Service stability issue

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 6.5.700.000

• Game mode: Right-mouse click control to stop alerts from interrupting game play.
• OS Firewall now monitors more program behaviors.
• OS Firewall global controls (located in Program Control/Main/Custom) to control common spyware actions at a global level.
• Addresses inability to delete ZoneAlarm files in Safe Mode.
• Addressed incompatibility with Red Orchestra Game.
• Fixed a service stability issue.
• Reduced memory usage during Anti-Spyware scan.
• Improved Boot time.
• Improved Trial Screen experience.
• Various other fixes.

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 6.1.744.001

• Fixed - Local escalation of privileges issue (For more details please click here)

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 6.1.744.000

• Fixed - Service stability issue
• Fixed - Communicate with the centralized server issue
• Fixed - Overlapped text in support and update information
• Fixed - Various other bug fixes

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 6.1.737.000

• 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 - Problems with GotomyPC
• Fixed - VSNET 2003 issues
• Fixed - TrueVector application error in event viewer log
• Fixed - Isafe (AV email scan) is running after turned off
• 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

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 6.0.667.000

• Fixed - POP email not working when co-existing with NAV
• Fixed - AV scan will hang on certain files
• Fixed - On some machines Antivirus/Antispyware can't be enabled
• Fixed - Propel compatibility issue
• Fixed - SmartDefense Advisor not working with Proxy
• Fixed - Multiple 'loopback' entries in firewall zones after upgrade

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 6.0.631.003

• Fixed network detection issue.

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 6.0.631.002

• Wireless Security Protection
• Triple Defense FirewallT
• (Network firewall, operating system firewall, program firewall) Routine maintenance items

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 5.5.094.000

• Added Wireless Security Protection
• Fixed Safenet issue
• Routine maintenance items

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 5.5.062.011

• Fixed IPC instability issue
• Routine maintenance items

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 5.5.062.004

• Added Advanced Program Control enhancement
• Fixed Microsoft Security Center Firewall/AV Status issue
• Fixed more system stability issues
• Routine maintenance items

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 5.5.062.000

• Added New Network detection wizard dialog
• Added additional information to the About dialog
• Fixed Ghost client cannot connect to Ghostcast server issue
• Fixed Microsoft Flight Simulator multiuser issue
• Fixed yEnc encoded download issue with newsreaders
• Fixed conflict with HP Photosmart printer at startup issue
• Fixed MailSafe will rename files download via news readers issue
• Fixed Hidden and Dangerous 2 game issues
• Fixed Tiger Wood PGA Tour won't be able to connect over LAN issue
• Fixed DirectX 9.0 issue
• Fixed compatibility issue with PC-cillin 2004
• Fixed a problem where not all expert rules were restored
• Fixed AIM and AOL 9 hang issue
• Fixed blocked internet access during Configuration Wizard issue
• Fixed issue with ipconfig /renew hanging
• Fixed incorrect Changed Program alert
• Fixed issue with false conflict detected alert
• Fixed more system stability issues
• Routine maintenance items

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 5.1.033.000

• Fixed installation issue on 64 bit machines with 32-bit OS
• Fixed PC-Cillin 2004 compatibility issues

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 5.1.011

• Added Microsoft Security Center support
• Added support for Microsoft SP2
• Fixed Internet Explorer browsing issues
• Fixed IIS FTP Server issues
• Fixed Visual Studio2002/2003 with IIS issues
• Fixed AOL Browser issues
• Fixed check for update issues (proxy configuration detection)
• Fixed issues with checkdisk
• Fixed more system stability issues
• Routine maintenance items

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 5.0.590.043

• Fixed Norton AV e-mail scanning issue
• Fixed issue with SSH timout
• Fixed installation issue with McAfee Security Center
• Fixed system stability issues
• Routine maintenance items

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 5.0.590.015

Zone Labs introduces ZoneAlarm Antivirus, which combines the Zone Labs' firewall with antivirus functionality to protect computers from hackers, viruses, worms, and other immerging threats. Key features include:

• Firewall blocks known and unknown threats
• Antivirus keeps out viruses and worms; automatic updates mean you're always protected
• Automatic Program AlertAdvisor tells you whether to allow or deny programs requesting Internet access*
• Expert Controls allow for precision control over granular firewall rules
• Hacker ID pinpoints intrusion attempts*
  

* - One or two years of access to updates, support, and services included with purchase of Zone Labs security software; annual maintenance contract required for subsequent access.