What is Vsmon EXE?

“vsmon.exe” is a core component of the ZoneAlarm personal firewall, which monitors Internet traffic and generates alerts by following the security rules that users configure within Zone Alarm.

How do I stop my antivirus from slowing down my computer?

In the antivirus program’s console window, look for an Advanced Settings option or section. In the Advanced Settings, look for a section named “Scan Settings” or “Scan Quality”. Look for a checkbox or drop-down menu that allows you to change the scan intensity to a lower setting or low memory usage option.

Is ZoneAlarm a good firewall?

Our ZoneAlarm firewall review found it to be very effective in preventing unauthorized access. This is mainly thanks to Check Point’s proprietary firewall technology called OSFirewall. This technology allows ZoneAlarm’s firewall to stop any hackers and identity thieves from penetrating your network.

Is ZoneAlarm a good antivirus?

Considering its age, ZoneAlarm Antivirus is not a bad program. Its protection is excellent for all purposes other than phishing, and it especially shines against zero-day exploits.

Does antivirus affect PC performance?

A lot of people believe that antivirus software can cause a computer to slow down by 50 percent. Decades ago, this may have been partly true—but not anymore. Nevertheless, a security suite can still affect the overall speed of any device. A PC can slow down due to several reasons, and antivirus software gets a bad rep.

Can a virus make your computer slow?

Viruses, spyware and other malware can slow down your computer as they mess around with everything from hijacking your browser to pushing advertising or phishing sites, to crashing your computer.

Which antivirus slows down your computer the most?

It is clear that Avast is in last place in the free bunch. Not only was it tied with Bitdefender Free for the largest full-scan slowdown, but it had the largest background impact (after AVG AntiVirus Free) and a whopping quick-scan slowdown of 53%, the most among all the free programs.