Understanding Game Mode

Game Mode minimizes interruptions while you play computer games by doing the following:

• Lets you temporarily allow or deny all program permission requests, so that requests are answered without displaying alerts.
• Postpones automatic scans and product updates.
• Suppresses all Informational alerts and all alerts in which you are prompted to make a decision. This includes:
  • Alerts caused by Ask settings in the Programs List, such as permission alerts triggered by programs trying to send mail or act as servers.
  • OSFirewall alerts, which prompt you to allow or deny behavior considered unusual or suspicious.
  • ID Lock alerts and Outbound Mailsafe alerts.

Game Mode settings do not override Block or Allow settings in your Programs List. If you have configured ZoneAlarm security software to always block a specific program, it continues to block that program even if you activate Game Mode with a setting of Allow.

Game Mode remains active until you turn it off, or until you turn off ZoneAlarm security software or your computer.

See Turning Game Mode On and Off.