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Zonealarm Extreme Security Update Error

ZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a security application that protects your device from unknown threats. It acts as an anti-malware, anti-phishing, anti-spyware, and anti-ransomware application. Updating the antivirus software is necessary to keep it updated about new virus threats to protect your device. If you aren’t able to update the ZoneAlarm Extreme Security software or if it produces an error, proceed with the below-mentioned troubleshooting steps.

Zonealarm Extreme Security Update Error

Method: 1

  • This method shows you how to update ZoneAlarm Extreme Security manually. 
  • If you have installed the ZoneAlarm Extreme Security software on your Windows, launch it by giving a double-click on the ZoneAlarm (Z) icon in the taskbar.
  • Otherwise, click the Start menu at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
  • Type “ZoneAlarm” in the search panel and give a double-click on the ZoneAlarm Extreme Security app from the search result.
  • Once the security software is launched, click the arrow mark near the Update option.
  • Next, click the Check for Updates option to display the list of available updates.
  • Follow the on-screen prompts to update the software.
  • Wait until the update is complete.

Method: 2

  • Check whether your firewall blocks the ZoneAlarm Extreme Security software updation.
  • Make sure that you have removed all the security applications before installing the ZoneAlarm software.
  • If your ZoneAlarm Extreme Security software files are corrupted, it is recommended to remove and reinstall the latest application from the official ZoneAlarm site.
  • You can use a third-party removal tool to delete all the ZoneAlarm programs.
  • Otherwise, open the Windows Control Panel and select Programs.
  • Next, click the Uninstall a program option.
  • Choose your ZoneAlarm Extreme Security software from the displayed list and click the Uninstall/Change button.
  • If prompted, click the Uninstall button again to confirm your action.
  • Also, remove the registry entries to avoid installation errors.
  • Open the default browser and go to the official ZoneAlarm site.
  • Download the latest ZoneAlarm Extreme Security software and install it on your computer.