Setting the program control level

Use the program control level to regulate the number of Program alerts you will see when you first begin using Zone Labs security software.

Zone Labs, Inc. recommends the Medium setting for the first few days of normal use. This component learning mode enables Zone Labs security software to quickly learn the MD5 signatures of many frequently used components without interrupting your work with multiple alerts. Use this setting until you have used your Internet-accessing programs (for example, your browser, e-mail, and chat programs) at least once with Zone Labs security software running. After you have used each of your programs that need Internet access, change your Program Control setting to High.

To set the global program control level:

Select Program Control|Main.


In the Program Control area, click the slider and drag it to the desired setting.
HIGH	Advanced program and component control is enabled. With this setting you may see a large number of alerts. w Programs and components are authenticated. w Program permissions are enforced.
MED	This is the default setting. w Advanced program control is disabled. w Component learning mode is active. w Programs are authenticated; components are learned. w Program permissions are enforced. Note: After you have used each of your programs that need Internet. access, change your Program Control setting High.
LOW	w Advanced program control is disabled. w Program and Component Learning Mode is active. w No program alerts are displayed.
OFF	Program control is disabled. w No programs or components are authenticated or learned. w No program permissions are enforced. w All programs are allowed access/server rights. w No program alerts are displayed.