Bitdefender Internet Security 2010 - 3 Pc/2 Yr
Bitdefender Internet Security 2010 - 3 Pc/2 Yr see short title
User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-11-23
This is a decent security program. Has great security features, such as dialed in WIFI protection for public/campus WIFI and allowing you to fine tune those WIFI connections. Overall the program is easy to use and will protect your computer---but at the cost of being bulking and making your computer run a little slow. I think there are better programs out there that do the same thing and don't make your computer run slow.
User: ! MR. KNOW IT ALL ;-b
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Summary: Decent Security Program--Just Bulky
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-20
I am a cautious Internet user and most of time I don't need a security system because I don't visit suspicious sites at all. I use security software mainly for anti-virus and minimal internet security just for added protection, so I usually try to find a program as cheap as possible and as silent as possible so I can forget about it. This program serves the purpose and the price is reasonable. However, if you want to configure it to a more complex level, it seem to be quite a pain and it also hurts the processing speed.
User: Samuel M. Stone
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Summary: An average software
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-19
I looked forward to trying Bitdefender Internet Security 2010 as it was a product that seemed to have a number of decent features. But let's get right to the point: there are better products on the market today worth considering. And with such products as the latest AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition, to name one, it's hard to recommend this one from Bitdefender, unless you're new to computing and just want an easy-to-install product.
I initially installed this product on two computers, an HP Presario notebook running Windows Vista, and on a Sony VAIO running Windows XP Professional. Both computers had all available software updates and Service Packs installed. There were no problems with the installation on either computer other than a number of mildly annoying little pop-ups and reboots, but if you've installed security and anti-virus applications before, then you are probably familiar with this happening.
Getting down to details...
Installation: For the most part, and other than the above noted minor annoyances, the setting up process was smooth, as should be expected with a contemporary package of this type.
Ease of Use: Bitdefender Internet Security 2010 was as good as any of the other "major" anti-virus and security packages on the market today. If you've been looking for an alternative to some of the other security products, then this operates as well as and in some cases even better than some of the higher prices packages.
Functionality/Protection: As one who has dealt with computer security and Internet protection for a number of years, this was the area that mean the most. In each case, the product handled any of the older viruses and isolated Trojan horses that I keep on CD for such testing. Also visited a number of older and newer familiar malware sites, and this Bitdefender application blocked each one.
Conclusion: Bitdefender offers a decent package for those who are looking for a reasonable computer security application at a fair price. The interface is good, as is the overall product, but there may be better choices worthy of consideration, such as the latest AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition (noted above), or Vipre AntiVirus + AntiSpyware, which which this reviewer found to be a superior product overall, and one that I reviewed here some months ago.
In any case, Bitdefender Internet Security 2010 is a reasonably good product and deserves a 4-star rating form this reviewer, but it's just not a stellar product. It would pay to look at all of the recent security offerings, both free and paid for before you make your final choice.
User: J. Williamson
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Summary: Bitdefender Internet Security works, but...
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-19
I installed this product on a Windows 7 Professional OS laptop. It has a nice interface but has one major flaw for a person with firewall techincal knowledge and that is that you cannot designate IP addresses that can pass through the firewall unless you have the product on the other machines and then the capability is limited. I have worked in the computer security field for over 30 years and for me this product is inadequate. That is not to say that it is a bad product. If you are n average user with no knowledge of IP addressing then this is a very nice product.
User: Daniel Orr
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Summary: Good for someonw who doean't need to do detailed configuration
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-17
I was really hoping that this new product would be easy to use for a busy person like me. I just want a program that I can install and leave it alone. It was very easy to load on my laptop, and runs fine on the laptop. However, I have had big problems with the program on my desktop. I can't get the virus scan to update at all. When I sought tech support, their suggested fixes did not work. When I tried again, they still didn't work. Now I don't know what to do. They did email me back within 24 hours; however, their literature suggests I call or email, but there is no phone number listed. I was not able to correct the problem on my desktop. I guess I'll have to load a different program on my desktop. This one didn't work for me.
User: Leah Maines
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Summary: This one didn't work for me.
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
Editorial Reviews
The Industry's Best Value! BitDefender Internet Security 2010 provides 3 PCs 2 full years of protection against viruses, hackers, spam, and identity theft, without slowing them down. Includes: Firewall, Parental Control, Instant Messaging Encryption, File Vault (encrypts sensitive files), Laptop Mode (prolongs battery life), Gamer Mode, hourly updates and more. Provides 3 PCs 2 full years of protection against viruses, hackers, spam, and identity theft, without slowing them down. Click to enlarge. |
 Select from Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced views. Click to enlarge. |
 Automatically modifies firewall protection settings to suit location. Click to enlarge. |
 Improved parental control tools. Click to enlarge. |
 Manage the security of your entire home network from one PC. Click to enlarge. |
 Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, Web or Instant Messaging. Click to enlarge. |
Maximum Security, Maximum Speed
Securely download music, movies, and files from the Web, friends, and family.
- Scans and removes viruses and spyware
- New--Advanced protection that continually monitors your system to catch threats that lay dormant, before they attack
- 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.
- Stops attempted identity theft (phishing)
- Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, Web or Instant Messaging
- File Vault encrypts and stores personal information or sensitive files
- Blocks concealed programs that track your online activities
Security that won't slow down your PC.
- New--Scans 60% faster than even last year's lightning-fast edition!
- Uses minimal system resources
- Laptop Mode prolongs battery life
Guard your conversations with top-of-the-line encryption.
- Instant Messaging Encryption (Yahoo! and MSN Messenger)
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, such as games
Gamer Mode.
- Reduces the system load and postpones scans/updates, allowing for secure gaming at top speed
Be in control, stay in control.
- Manages 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
Designed for ease of use.
- New--User Profiles (Standard, Parent, Gamer, Custom)--set up your security to best match your computing activities
- New--See only what you need! Select from Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced views
New and Improved in BitDefender 2010
More Protection
Many of today's stealth viruses are designed to avoid antivirus detection by initially laying dormant only to attack your PC when it is most vulnerable. BitDefender 2010 features a cutting-edge security system, Active Virus Control, which constantly monitors all of the processes on your PC, 24/7, blocking any malicious behavior before it can cause any damage.
More Speed
The abundance of new viruses calls for faster ways to detect them. BitDefender's Optimized Scanning avoids the scanning of files that are known to be safe. The result? BitDefender 2010 scans your PC in half the time needed by previous versions, while using less resources.
Easier to Use
Whether you're a security expert or a novice, with the new BitDefenderUser Profiles you can easily manage your PC's security. The product interface adapts to the chosen profile and provides quick access to the main security functionalities you are most likely to need (Parental Controls for parents, or Gamer Mode for gamers). BitDefender 2010 also features three dashboard views--Novice, Intermediate, and Expert--to better accommodate users with different levels of PC knowledge.
Improved Parental Control
The Parental Control module features a newly added reporting system allowing parents to view what websites their children visit. Moreover, parents can set specific time intervals in which their children are allowed to access the Internet or use certain applications.
Improved Intrusion Detection
BitDefender detects and blocks attempts to change critical system files or registry entries on your PC and warns you about attacks performed by code injection (DLL injection).
Improved In-Product Technical Support
You can get answers to the most common product-related questions or contact technical support directly from the product using its easy-to-use self-service module.
Product Details
- BitDefender Internet Security 2010 keeps your Internet-connected family safe--lock out viruses, hackers & spam, while providing parental control and firewall protection
- 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
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