Using chat programs

Chat and instant messaging programs (for example, AOL Instant Messenger) may require server permission in order to operate properly.

To grant server permission to your chat program:

Answer Allow to the Server Program alert caused by the program.


Grant server permission to the program.



See Granting a program permission to act as a server .

We strongly recommend that you set your chat software to refuse file transfers without prompting first. File transfer within chat programs is a means to distribute malware such as worms, viruses, and Trojan horses. Refer to your chat software vendor's help files to learn how to configure your program for maximum security. If you are using ZoneAlarm Security Suite, set the IM Security level to High to block file transfers.