Bitdefender Internet Security 2009 2Yr/3Pc

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Product Features

• Scans all web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic for viruses and spyware in real-time
• Proactively protects against new virus outbreaks using advanced heuristics
• Shop, bank, listen, watch privately and securely
• Blocks attempted identity theft (phishing)
• Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, web or instant messaging

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.6 x 5.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001C31OZY
• Item model number: MB11032003EN-M2
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 3, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (110 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #450 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

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Product Description

Amazon.com
BitDefender Internet Security 2009 Family Edition provides 3 PCs 2 full years of advanced protection against viruses, hackers, spam, and identity theft... without slowing them down! It's jam-packed with features, including: Firewall; IM Encryption, to keep communications private; File Vault, to ensure your files remain safe; Laptop Mode, to prolong battery life; Gamer Mode; automatic hourly updates and more!

Provides 3 PCs 2 full years of advanced protection against viruses, hackers, spam, and identity theft... without slowing them down. Click to enlarge.

Schedule and limits kids' access to the Internet/applications and block inappropriate websites and email with Parental Control. Click to enlarge.

Scans all Web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic in real-time. Click to enlarge.

File Vault encrypts and secures your personal and sensitive files. Click to enlarge.

Securely download music, movies, and files from the Web, friends, and family

• Scans and removes viruses and spyware
• Scans all Web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic in real-time
• Proactively protects against new virus outbreaks using advanced heuristics

Protect your identity: shop, bank, listen, and watch... privately and securely

• Blocks attempted identity theft (phishing)
• Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, Web or Instant Messaging

Eliminate the worry of your financial records, taxes and personal documents falling into the wrong hands

• File Vault (New)--encrypts and secures your personal and sensitive files

Maximize secure system performance

• Uses minimal system resources
• Laptop Mode (New)--gives you more power when on the go by automatically postponing battery draining actions such as scheduled scans, backups and tune-ups

Guard your files and conversations with top-of-the-line encryption

• Instant Messaging Encryption (New)--stops eavesdroppers from snooping in on your personal communications

Connect securely to any network at home, in the office, or on the road

• Automatically modifies firewall protection settings to suit location
• Wi-Fi monitor helps prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network

Parental Control

• Blocks access to inappropriate websites and e-mail
• Schedules and limits kids' access to Internet and to applications

Gamer Mode

• Reduces the system load and postpones updates, allowing for secure gaming at top speed

Be in control, stay in control

• Network Security Management (New)--allows you to manage the security of your entire home network from one PC
• Use the dashboard to fix security issues with just one click
• Automatically decides best security actions to take

Let our professionals assist you with your security issues

• Free technical phone support, 24/7

Features / Benefits

Family network protection
Manage the security of your home network from a single location. BitDefender software from other computers in the network can be remotely configured, while tasks such as scans, backups tune-ups and updates can be run on-demand or scheduled to run during off-hours.

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.

Product Description
BitDefender Internet Security 2009 keeps your Internet-connected family safe, without slowing down their PCs. It locks out viruses, hackers & spam, while providing parental control and firewall protection. Manage the security of your home network from a single location. BitDefender software from other computers in the network can be remotely configured, while tasks such as scans, backups, tune-ups, and updates can be run on-demand or scheduled to run during off-hours. 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. Confidently download, share, and open files from friends, family, co-workers and even total strangers. Guard your conversations with top-of-the line encryption File Vault securely stores personal information or sensitive files Connect securely to any network at home, in the office or away Automatically modifies firewall protection settings to suit location Wi-Fi monitor helps prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network Blocks access to inappropriate websites and e-mail Schedules and limits kids' access to Internet and to applications Reduces the system load and avoids requesting user interaction during games Uses few system resources Family network protection System Requirements - Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32/64 bit) or higher, 800-MHz or higher processor, 256MB RAM, 300MB free space, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, and. NET Framework 1.1 Covers up to 3 PC for up to 2 years - with automatic updates

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not like it used to be, December 18, 2008

By	D. A. Dodd (Huntsville, AL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Years ago, Bitdefender was a good product, a very streamlined product that utilized a small amount of your system resources. Now it's just a memory hogging piece of bloatware. As some others have stated, several files need to be downloaded during installation, with little indication of its progress in terms of completion. If you need assistance, you can forget about tech support. If you call, and are fortunate to speak with someone, they are unable to assist you. If you e-mail, you're lucky if you get a response. Unless you enjoy headaches and a slow computer, this product is best avoided.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars extremely difficult installation, software still not functioning, January 7, 2009

By	H. A. ILB "King of Skimps" (Laguna Niguel, California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this product after searching the net for antivirus reviews and found that this was a top rated product on one site.
The product loaded properly but does not function to date as I keep getting a rejection message when the program looks to its own web site.
Tech Support took four days to return my e-mail response and everything that I was instructed to do by Tech Support failed to work.
BUY NORTON or TREND save your headaches.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Big time waster, not very reliable, October 29, 2008

By	G. Stanfill (LA, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have lots of time on your hands and need a new hobby, this package is for you.

Bitdefender used to be a top line product. Not anymore.

After you buy the product, before it installs, there is a 25 mb download of the "latest" version. Then after you install, it needs to download another 15 mb "update". When the install doesn't work, as it didn't THREE times for me on a vanilla Windows XP machine, you have to go through the whole routine again. And again. And again.

The biggest problem is that there is no system tray icon to let you know that the program is actually working. I happened to open the program from the desktop icon recently, and discovered that the real time protection had been shut down at some unknown time in the past. With no notice that I was running unprotected. This is simply unacceptable.

When I tried to get tech support, their plan was for me to spend an hour or so collecting some huge data files to send to them. As if that would explain the tray icon problem. More wasted time.

Then there are the scans. My machine has less than 12 gb total in files, on a 10,000 RPM WD Raptor SATA hard disk. It takes Bitdefender over an hour to scan, and it wants to do this frequently. Slow, slow, slow.

I suggest that you do what I'm doing, and try something else.