The default Windows Firewall that you get with every operating system is a good firewall that protects your data and PC/laptop from intrusions and also keeps your privacy secured when you browse internet. But this alone is not sufficient. As the attacks are getting stronger and advanced, therefore simply keeping your defense system to defaults is not recommended. The antivirus software alone cannot provide you full system security; they have to work in sync with good firewalls to do that. So adding one more layer of security by installing free ZoneAlarm Firewall seems a good idea. ZoneAlarm Firewall is a good firewall system that is compatible with all versions of Windows OS. It blocks those viruses and online threats that an antivirus solution alone misses. It stops hackers who attempt to break into your PC. Unlike the default firewall that you get with Windows OS, ZoneAlarm Firewall provides an outbound firewall protection that stops botnets from taking over your PC.

You can download and install ZoneAlarm Firewall all for free. The installation is an easy task. However a little care is needed during installation because the setup kit asks you to install a privacy toolbar in your IE web browser and change the homepage and search provider. If you wish, you can add them otherwise, you can skip them. Skipping them won't affect firewall operations. Though make sure that you are connected to internet while installing, because the setup needs to download few components to complete the installation process.

There are some changes in the interface, but it still remains easy and simple. The interface includes PC security, identity protection, and safe browsing. Each of these options is meant to provide protection to certain specific area. For example the identity protection feature is to prevent identity theft, when you are online and the safe browsing feature is to block malware and malicious files. One pretty good feature of ZoneAlarm Firewall is it has an auto-learn feature. It is a feature that remembers the options you choose (whether allow or deny) for the programs that try to access internet for their operations. Once you set up everything, you'll get frequent pop-ups from ZoneAlarm. But as you continue using firewall with the antivirus programs, then these pop-up frequencies reduce. This is because of its auto-learn feature. One more feature that needs to be mentioned is Game Mode. This feature gives users a disturbance free gaming experience by ensuring no security notifications or alerts are displayed during a game.

Using the firewall with its standard settings is easy, but advanced settings may require expert help. One way you can avail support for ZoneAlarm firewall and other products is by contacting experts. Techcillin is a good support company to approach for ZoneAlarm related issues. It enjoys a good name in providing effective, easy, and quick resolutions.

Usually you won't get problems with ZoneAlarm products. These are products of a company that enjoys good name in digital data protection domain. But you should stay careful because errors may pop-up anytime. So if you get a problem with ZoneAlarm products then calling at ZoneAlarm customer support number can solve your ZoneAlarm products related issues.

To sum up everything, adding ZoneAlarm Firewall to your Windows Firewall is adding one more layer of security. It is a good product and when used with good antivirus software like ZoneAlarm Pro Antivirus, it becomes more handy and reliable.