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Notification icons and shortcut menus

The ZoneAlarm icons displayed in the Windows Taskbar notification tray let you monitor your security status and Internet activity as frequently as you wish, and access your security settings in just a few clicks.

Notification icons

Icon

Description

ZoneAlarm security software is installed and running.

 

ZoneAlarm security software is running a spyware and/or virus scan. For details about scans, see Performing a scan.

 

ZoneAlarm security software is receiving an anti-virus signature update.

 

Notification shortcut menu

Right-click any of the notification icons to access a shortcut menu.

Menu item

Description

Show Monitor

Opens the ZoneAlarm interface.

Scan Now/View Scan

Starts a system virus scan or displays the Scanning Status dialog box, which tracks the progress of spyware and virus scans and allows you to pause or cancel a scan.

Update Now

Updates your antivirus detection to that it can detect the latest threats. This is done quietly and does not interrupt your work or require a reboot.

Help

Displays the Help Center, which includes Troubleshooting and a Tutorial link.

Game Mode / Stop Game Mode

Opens the dialog that controls Game Mode. When activated, Game Mode suppresses ZoneAlarm updates, scans, and most alerts. You choose whether to deny or allow all program and network permission requests while Game Mode is active. For details about this feature, see Game Mode.

About

Displays version information for the ZoneAlarm security software you have installed, including driver and engine information. If you are experiencing problems with your software you can copy this information to the clipboard and paste it into an e-mail to support.

Notification Tray Shortcut Menu

See Also

Getting started with ZoneAlarm

 
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