BitDefender Antivirus
2009 is the latest addition to the
BitDefender security software family. As
well as providing the usual PC protection
against viruses, spyware and phishing
attacks, BitDefender Antivirus 2009 also
scans web, e-mail and instant messaging
traffic for viruses and spyware. In
addition, the software proactively protects
against new virus outbreaks and identity
theft, all it claims to do without slowing
down your PC.
Identity theft
(phishing) BitDefender
Antivirus 2009 importantly provides personal
identity protection, which is a concern for
many people who wish to guard their details
when shopping or banking online. This includes
blocking attempted identity theft (phishing)
and preventing personal information from being
leaking via e-mail, web or instant
messaging.
Customer
Support
User
Friendly
Level of
Protection
Product Details
Features
and
Benefits
Instant Messaging
Encryption
Guards online chat activity
with top-of-the line
encryption
Game
Mode
This feature for gamers
essentially this allows you to
temporarily modify
BitDefender's settings so as to
minimize your system resource
consumption when
playing.
Laptop mode This prevents
scheduled tasks from running
when the laptop is running on
battery in order to save
battery
power.
Family network
protection
This allows security management
of your home network from a
single location. This includes
remotely configuration from
other computers in the network,
as well as setting up tasks
such as scans, backups tune-ups
and updates to be run on-demand
or during
off-hours.
Company
Information
BitDefender has been
providing security solutions since 2001.
The domain name (BitDefender.com) was
registered under this company in
2001.
For
more information about this company, you may
want to search the BBB
Minimum System
Requirements
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32/64
bit) or
higher 800 MHz or higher
processor 256 MB of RAM
Memory (1GB recommended) 170 MB available
hard disk space (200
recommended)
Windows
Vista (32/64 bit) or Windows Vista
SP1 800 MHz or higher
processor 512 MB of RAM
Memory (1 GB recommended) 170 MB available
hard disk space (200
recommended)
Windows Home
Server 800 MHz or higher
processor 512 MB of RAM
Memory (1 GB recommended) 170 MB available
hard disk space (200
recommended)
Anti-phishing protection provided only
for: Internet Explorer 6.0 or
higher Mozilla Firefox
2.0 Yahoo! Messenger
8.1 Windows Live (MSN)
Messenger 8.5
Instant Messaging (IM) encryption
provided only for: Yahoo! Messenger
8.1 Windows Live (MSN)
Messenger 8.5
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Customer Feedback &
Summary
"Very good value
for highly rated antivirus
software; very easy to install and
use."
Actual
user feedback from
amazon.com
"Great stability
on your PC amongst a variety of
other security applications removes
infections, scans
fast."
Actual
user feedback from
download.cnet.com
"It seems to have
been effective in blocking and
removing all threats to my
computer."
Actual user feedback from
pcworld.com
"I found
BitDefender to be just fine. It
hasn't slowed my computer down; it
detects viruses when they get
in."
Actual user feedback from
toptenreviews.com
Our investigation on
BitDefender Antivirus
2009 shows:
According to the general
online consensus (where research is based
on unbiased, non-vested comments &
articles), BitDefender Antivirus 2009
excels in providing good all around virus
protection.
Customers were
especially impressed with BitDefender's
user friendliness, minimal maintenance
and the fact it doesn't impede your
computer's speed. The software also
scored highly for its value for
money.
Verdict:
BitDefender Antivirus
2009 overall received positive consumer
feedback about its ease of use,
performance and high virus detection
rate. Therefore, this antivirus
solution is highly
recommended.
