Internet Lock alert

Internet Lock alerts let you know that ZoneAlarm security software has blocked incoming or outgoing traffic because the Internet Lock (or the Stop button) is engaged. By clicking OK, you're not opening the lock; you're just acknowledging that you've seen the alert.

If the Internet Lock has been engaged automatically (or accidentally), open it to prevent further alerts. See Firewall zone basics .

Why these alerts occur

These alerts occur only when the Internet Lock is engaged.

What you should do

Click OK to close the alert pop-up.

If the Internet Lock has been engaged automatically (or accidentally), open it to prevent further alerts. See Firewall zone basics .

You may want to give certain programs (for example, your browser) permission to bypass the Internet Lock, so that you can continue to perform some basic functions under the lock's higher security. See Setting passlock permission for a program .

How to see fewer of these alerts

If you are receiving a lot of Internet Lock alerts, it is possible that your Automatic Internet Lock settings are engaging the Internet Lock after every brief period of inactivity.

To reduce the number of alerts, you can do either of the following:

Turn off the Automatic Internet Lock.
Increase the interval of inactivity required to engage the Automatic Internet Lock to engage. For more information, see Enabling the automatic lock .