BitDefender Total Security 2008 - 2 Years/3 Pc's [OLD VERSION]

by Bitdefender

Product Features

• State of the art protection against viruses, spyware, hackers, spam and other Internet security threats
• Protects against phishing attacks by filtering all accessed web pages for fraud attempts
• Helps prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network
• Parental control blocks access to inappropriate websites and e-mail
• System maintenance and PC backup tools keep your PC running fast and protected from data loss

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UXXUSG
• Item model number: LB11052003ENM2
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 19, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,556 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

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Product Description

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BitDefender Total Security 2008 provides the ultimate proactive protection for your PCs. It combines state of the art protection against viruses, spyware, hackers, spam and other Internet security threats. Moreover, its system maintenance and PC backup tools keep your PC running fast and protected from data loss.

The ultimate proactive protection for your PCs.

Prevents different types of spam and scam e-mails from reaching your Inbox.

Protects your PC in real time against known viruses, spyware and other malware.

Control applications' access to the Internet while "hiding" your computer from hacker.

The Ultimate Proactive Protection for Your PCs

Antivirus & Spyware

• Protects your 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 the risk of identity theft by preventing personal information leaks via e-mail or web

Hassle-Free Hourly Updates
Hourly updates ensure that you 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
Got a question? Our security experts are available to help you 24/7 via phone, email or chat at no additional cost.

Firewall

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

Antispam

• Prevents different types of spam and scam e-mails from reaching your Inbox
• Now responds faster to new spamming techniques with new adaptive engines

Parental Control

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

Which BitDefender solution is right for you? Check this comparison chart (PDF format).

Backup

• Safeguards your 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 your PC performance by removing unnecessary files and registry entries
• Completely erases files and "traces" of files from disk to prevent recovery

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

Product Description

BitDefender Total Security 2008 provides the ultimate proactive protection for up to 3 PCs AND 2 years. It combines state of the art protection against all Internet security threats. Moreover, its system maintenance and PC backup tools keep your PC runnin

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Norton 360... er... BitDefender 2008, November 8, 2007

By	Ezekiel Zabertini (Minnesota, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

BitDefender seems to have taken a cue from the more popular AV software in its newest release. BitDefender 2008's appearance has changed dramatically in its new incarnation; its master interface looks and feels suspiciously like Symantec's Norton Antivirus. While the attempt to be more user friendly is a good thing, the controls may feel bulky and inefficient for those used to the old setup. Further, the BitDefender console can run quite slowly on less powerful computers, and, oddly, some buttons don't seem to work at times.

BitDefender 2008 also seems to suffer functionality problems on some systems (I run Vista Home Premium); occasionally features (update, identity control, stealth mode, and firewall among them) will simply stop working (BitDefender will say they are "unavailable"), and not start again until the computer is restarted. This is usually associated with either an update that requires a system restart (in which case it will inform you) or coming back from sleep or hybernation (in which case it will NOT always say your protection has been compromised). This seems to have improved as the software has been patched, but it's still not 100%.

Despite these hangups, BitDefender is a solid piece of internet security software. 2008 is loaded with features; all those from the last version plus some new ones, including automatic file backup, registry cleaner, identity control, a basic disk defragmenter, game mode, and a file shredder (I won't bother explaining them here; check the BitDefender website and they'll tell you all about it). Makeover aside, it still provides the same superior protection old customers will expect and new ones appreciate.

Bugs aside, BitDefender still makes the grade, with quicker definitions updates and better heuristic detection than most competitors, including Norton and McAffe. If you're willing to tolerate its flaws, it provides efficient and effective antivirus, P2P, and firewall protection.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm very impressed so far.........., September 20, 2007

By	Roger Jones (Texas) - See all my reviews

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The virus scan is fast and seems to be very effective. The backup tool works as well as any I have used - I haven't used the restore feature so can't comment on that. The rest of the features are pretty generic and seem to work well. BitDefender Total Security runs circles around Windows Live OneCare which I dumped as soon as BD arrived. Installation was simple. Hourly antivirus updates make me feel comfortable with security issues. I have kept Spyware Doctor in case BD lets me down on the malware front.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Try it first, then consider buying it, December 4, 2007

By	A. Rhodes (Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First, most security software packages offer free trials. Try them before you buy since there is no internet security suite that works great on most computers. If they work great then come here or someplace else that has better prices then the manufacturer. Then just type in the installation key.

I am giving stars to security software I tried based on two criteria. First is how well does it protect, and second, what are the odds it will work well on your computer. I decided to give it three stars.

Caveat - This is not totally fair since if BitDefender works for you, it is the best deal out there for the price. You get two years of excellent protection for what others charge for one year.

At first BitDefender worked great on two computers, a super fast somewhat new computer, and an old 1.5 ghz XP computer, both XP computers built by me.

It gives 5 stars coverage when it works since it gives outstanding protection. Independent testing says it is great. I left it on my children's computer for almost the entire 30 day trial and it ran really fast and prevented all problems. I did not test the spam protection since my email provider does that well. However my children normally download all sorts of infected downloads and autoloading junk, and the computer can quickly get infected with nasty viruses(not lame cookies).

However on my computer I had the same problem as an earlier reviewer where the firewall and scanning turned itself off. For that reason I am guessing the odds of it not working are pretty good, and the consequences when it doesn't are pretty severe. In BitDefenders defense, they warn you with two big red X's that the protection is off. I was just too dense to look up what that meant. But since I feel the odds of not working are pretty good, I give it three stars overall.

Just to clarify, all other security software I tried gave me problems. Norton was the worst. I not sure why I tried Norton since we use it at work and I am not happy with it there (it has advantages in a network evironment), but I could not get it to do anything. Worse I could not remove it. I tried standard uninstall, a utility program on the Norton site, and standard windows methods including registry deletions. I finally booted up in command mode and deleted the program that way. However I then lost network connections and tried for three hours before I gave up and did a total new install of Windows.

McAfee is good but I detested the user interface on the 2007 version so I never tried the 2008 version.

I have decided to purchase TrendMicro again. But it has problems too, such as the 2007 version will not run on my children's computer. It conflicts with most security software. And forget about installing it if you already have viruses (Try it after BitDefender which did a great job of cleaning up my children's computer and that will not be a problem).

BitDefender, TrendMicro, McAfee, Norton and Panda will protect your computer well if they work. I just think TrendMicro has a better chance of working.