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
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Description
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ZoneAlarm security software is installed and running.
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ZoneAlarm security software is running a spyware and/or virus scan. For details about scans, see Performing a scan.
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ZoneAlarm security software is receiving an anti-virus signature update.
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Notification shortcut menu
Right-click any of the notification icons to access a shortcut menu.
Menu item
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Description
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Show Monitor
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Opens the ZoneAlarm interface.
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Scan Now/View Scan
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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.
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Update Now
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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.
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Help
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Displays the Help Center, which includes Troubleshooting and a Tutorial link.
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Game Mode / Stop Game Mode
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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.
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About
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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.
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Notification Tray Shortcut Menu
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