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BitDefender Total Security - Security Package Report

Publisher Description Of BitDefender Total Security

BitDefender Total Security application was designed to provide comprehensive proactive protection against viruses, spyware, hackers, spam and other Internet security threats, along with system maintenance and data backup. It comes with real time protection against viruses, spyware, phishing and spam threats. Continous updates to guarantee best possible detection for malicious sotware.

It allows parents to restrict access to certain content on the internet that they don't wish their children to see or even enables them to lock internet access during specific time periods.

Implemented with backup functions ensure smooth workflows even after system crashs. Just create backups on removeable drives, CD or DVD. Features like a component for increasing system performance and secure deletion complete the whole security suite.

Key Features of BitDefender Total Security:

Antivirus & Spyware

Protects the PC in real time against known viruses, spyware and other malware
Blocks unknown viruses using advanced proactive detection techniques
Monitors and prevents spyware threats in real-time
Detects and removes the newest breed of hidden threats known as rootkits
Provides a smooth gaming experience by reducing the system load to a minimum

Anti-Phishing

Protects against phishing attacks by filtering all accessed web pages for fraud attempts
Reduces risk of identity theft by preventing personal information leaks via e-mail or web

Hassle-Free Hourly Updates

Hourly updates to ensure that the user are protected against the latest threats without pushing a button. Lost program files are not a problem either. In the rare event of file damage due to PC problems, BitDefender automatically repairs and updates itself.

Free 24/7 Support

Have a question that needs to be answer. BitDefender's security experts are available to help the user 24/7 via phone, email or chat at no cost.

Firewall

Controls applications' access to the Internet while "hiding" the computer from hackers
Alerts the user to unauthorized access to the Wi-Fi network by notifying the user when computers log in to the network.

Anti-Spam

Prevents different types of spam and scam e-mails from reaching the user's Inbox
Now responds faster to new spamming techniques with adaptive engines

Parental Control

Blocks access to inappropriate websites and e-mail
Allows or blocks web access during specified time periods

Backup

Safeguards data by creating backup copies to local and removable drives, CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW
Automatically backs up only new files, based on a pre-set schedule

Tune-up

Improves the PC performance by removing unnecessary files and registry entries
Completely erases files and "traces" of files from disk to prevent recovery

NewGamer Mode

The Gamer Mode temporarily modifies protection settings so as to minimize their impact on gaming performance, maintaining a safe, fun gaming experience.

Official BitDefender Total Security Website >>

BitDefender Total Security Information

Company Information:

BitDefender is an antivirus software suite developed by Romanian-based software company. It was launched in November 2001, and is currently in its eleventh version.

BitDefender made its entrance on international market when opening its own offices in Germany, Spain, United States and the UK. BitDefender is now an international enterprise offering sophisticated antivirus software.

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Minimum System Requirement:

Intel Pentium III 800 MHz processor (or faster)
Windows XP and Vista (32 and 64-bits)
256 MB Ram
512 MB Ram for Vista (1 GB recommended)
210 MB free hard disk space (250 recommended)
Internet Explorer 6 (or higher)
Firefox 1.5 (or higher)
Opera 9 (or higher)
.NET Framework 1.1 (also available in the installer kit)
Yahoo! Messenger v8
Windows Live Messenger v8.5

Software Versions:

BitDefender Total Security 2009 Build 12.0.1

Trial Version: Yes

30-Days Free Trial

Free Version: Yes

BitDefender Free Edition

File Size:

90.2 MB

Price:

$69.95 (1 Computer, 1 Year License)
$99.95 (1 Computer, 2 Years License)
$139.95 (1 Computer, 3 Years License)
$79.95 (3 Computers, 1 Year License)

Satisfacation Guarantee Policy:

30 Days Money-Back Guarantee

Customer Support:

BitDefender's Customer Support Page

Official BitDefender Total Security Website >>

Consumer Feedbacks And Complaints

Actual Customer Feedback:

"Great new intuitive interface. Very good detection on new viruses. Far better firewall, but a little hard to configure. System utilities are a great addition."
Actual user comment from PCAdvisor.co.uk

"Poor product quality, obviously poor programming and testing before it was released, poor customer support, techs did not acknowledge problems through support though others were posting issues on the forum. Forum Admin was editing onsite complaints. Had to finally remove it and go with something else."
Actual user comment from PCAdvisor.co.uk

"...I have called repeatedly to Bitdefender, left messages, and even tried calling their press department to reach a live person but have been unable to contact even once to an actual tech person, and no one has ever returned my calls (in over two weeks). I am considering taking legal action against them for the loss of productivity suffered by my business..."
Portion of actual user comment from TheTechHerald.com

"...It will automatically detect a virus that contains viruses and it didn't change any settings on my computer. I didn't have to re-boot after scans... But Bitdefender is not all perfect, I had certain problems with game mode by not activating automatically and the icon (the one that appears the taskbar) not appearing when booted and than appearing after a few minutes.."
Portion of actual user comment from TheTechHerald.com

"...After about two months the issues start. First it started crashing whenever I put it into game mode. Then internet became unusable unless game mode was on and hence all protection is off, but it might crash doing so..."
Portion of actual user comment from NewEgg.com

"BitDefender tells you when it has blocked a virus. I feel a fairly high level of security with BitDefender Total Security. But for me, BitDefender by itself has not been enough."
Actual user comment from NewEgg.com

"...A excellent product with many excellent features, which can protect you while surfing the web, word processing, play games, chatting, and basically everything else. This product is very light on system resources..."
Portion of actual user comment from Download.com

"...The techs at BD thought the changes made to the firewall would correct my problems which it did. They gave me a deal to allow me to upgrade from BDIS 2008 to BDTS 2009 and I could not be happier. Making sure I had no trace of other security apps on my PC I downloaded and installed without a hitch... Use the 30 day trial first to make sure it does not conflict with your PC configutation and setup. What works well on one PC does not always work well on another. There are still a couple of bugs because BDTS 2009 is relatively new but to me they are minor...
Portion of actual user comment from Amazon.com

"...do love BitDefender; the malware detection engine is top notch, and 2009 comes with a few useful new features in addition to the ones I liked in the 2008 version. The user interface has again been revamped, and can be alternated between advanced mode, which gives the user full access to all settings, and a more basic view that provides the layman with just the essentials... I had some issues with 2008 early on, and the company never quite worked out all the kinks. 2009 has taken these problems to a new level. Current bugs include certain settings reverting to defaults after every update, failed updates, interface display problems, and, perhaps most annoyingly, a tendency to deselect the window in which one is working, periodically causing the cursor to disappear from the text field when one is typing...
Portion of actual user comment from Amazon.com