zatray.exe
ZoneAlarm by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Signed)
Overview
There are 11 versions of zatray.exe in the wild, the latest version being 12.0.104.000. zatray.exe is run as a standard windows process with the logged in user's account privileges. During installation, a run registry key for all users is added that will cause the program to run each time any user logs on to Windows. The average file size is about 71.88 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. by VeriSign. The programs ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall, ZoneAlarm Free Firewall and ZoneAlarm Antivirus have been observed as installing specific variations of zatray.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 49.9 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 1.84 KB per minute for reads and 2.53 KB per minute for writes.
What is zatray.exe?
zatray.exe is the program that runs in the notification area system tray for the ZoneAlarm application.
About zatray.exe (from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.)
“ZoneAlarm Security Toolbar is keeping you protected and connected.”
 Details
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| File name: | zatray.exe |
| Publisher: | Check Point Software Technologies LTD |
| Product name: | ZoneAlarm |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\checkpoint\zonealarm\zatray.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Monday, May 5, 2014 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of ZoneAlarm.)
“The only free Antivirus that also includes a Firewall. Protect yourself with the ultimate free Internet security solution. The all-in-one security solution that seamlessly integrates antivirus and fir...”
The software is typically bundled with third party installers such as Open Candy. "Offer your users a free software firewall to help them protect their PC -- created by one of the world's leading secu...
“Protect your PC from viruses, spyware, phishing and other attacks with our advanced computer security software products. ZoneAlarm Free Firewall blocks viruses that antivirus alone misses, stops hack...”
“ZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a comprehensive security suite protects your PC, identity, data and everything you do online. Further protection comes with anti-phishing, anti-spam, parental controls an...”
“Detects and removes viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, worms, bots and more. Independently tested to provide superior protection. Restricts programs from malicious activities – blocking attacks that byp...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of zatray.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'ZoneAlarm' → "C:\Program Files\CheckPoint\ZoneAlarm\zatray.exe"
All file variations of zatray.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
60.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.43% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.57% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.71% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
2.86% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
2.86% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
2.86% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
2.86% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.86% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 60.00% of ZoneAlarm.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
40.00% |
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| Sony |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| Sahara |
10.00% |
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| Toshiba |
10.00% |
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