Setting access permissions for new programs

Zone Labs security software displays a New Program alert when a program on your computer tries to access the Internet or local network resources for the first time. It displays a Server Program alert when a program tries to act as a server for the first time. However, you can also confirm Zone Labs security software to automatically allow or block new programs without displaying an alert. For example, if you are sure you have given access permission to all the programs you want, you might automatically deny access to any program that asks for permission.

To set connection attempt permissions for new programs:

Select Program Control|Main.


Click Advanced.


In the Connection Attempts area, specify your preferences for each Zone.
Always allow access	Allows all new programs access to the specified Zone.
Always deny access	Denies programs access to the specified Zone.
Always ask for permission	Displays an alert asking for permission for the program to access the specified Zone.

Settings for individual programs can be established in the Programs tab. Settings in this panel apply ONLY to programs not yet listed in the Programs tab.

To set server attempt permissions for new programs:

Select Program Control|Main.


Click Advanced.


In the Server Attempts area, specify your preferences for each Zone.
Always accept the connection	Allows all programs attempting to act as a server.
Always deny the connection	Denies all programs attempting to act as a server.
Always ask before connecting	Displays an alert asking for permission for the program to act as a server.