User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   I have Bitdefender Total Security installed on two PCs. One has Vista and the other has Windows 7. The Vista PC is mainly my wife's for email and internet. So far Bit Defender has worked well. It has been on there for about a month now. No problems with access to the internet through IE or Firefox. BD goes about it's scan at 2:00am and tells me in the morning it's fine.
   
   One the Windows 7 PC I have it set up for gaming and internet access. I like the ability to set the BD preferences to Gaming, which does not interrupt your game.
   
   I have not had any computer intrusions since installing it on either PC. So it's working fine.
   
   All in all a good all around anti virus program, which can be used on up to 3 PC's and it's good for 2 years.
   
   
   
   User: Larry
   Rating:
   Summary: Keeps the bad stuff away
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   I have Windows Vista and I did have installation problems where I had to restart several times. After that, there were some issues with updates but it has been working fine ever since. In my opinion, these are fairly common problems with all anti-virus programs. It's also a matter of getting used to it. I like the user-friendly interface. The value seems good with it being a 2 year program with 3 PC protection. It also hasn't slowed down the computer. So far, I like it and do recomend it.
   
   User: Marla
   Rating:
   Summary: A good solid product!
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-19

   Bitdefender Total Security 2010 has been working really well for me. It is a good value in that it provides protection for up to 3 PCs for 2 years. The programs was easy to install, user friendly and the updates are seamless. I'd never used Bitdefender, but have been very happy with the program and would recommended it without reservation for ease of use and value.
   
   User: BMAR
   Rating:
   Summary: Good value, easy installation...
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-19

   Its extremely difficult to write a review for antivirus software. I'm unwilling to infect my computer and I don't really travel to problem sites that often. Furthermore I don't have any children so I always turn off parental controls. I did however load this onto my netbook, and even when it was running a scan on the background the computer did not slow down significantly, which is my biggest complaint with virus scan software in general. So use in good health.
   
   User: Eliezer Kolatch
   Rating:
   Summary: Surprisingly fast
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-19

   I chose to install BitDefender on a desktop and Laptop at the same time. The box allows for 3 computers and covers two years which I find to be great. The desktop runs Vista, and the laptop XP. It gave me the choice to load from the disk or download the newer version online. I chose online for the pc and off the disk for laptop. The download took 7 minutes on DSL installed in 3 minutes, then rebooted, put the settings as I wanted in an easy to follow. Started scanning. The laptop took longer but I am not sure why (maybe it updated) - its older, almost full, but in the end scanned and found some registry errors for me. They have both been running fine, quick start up and reminds me when I need to scan, you can set it to do everything for you or nothing without you, or a bit in the middle. I chose the middle, it reminds me and I choose. I am happy with it.
   
   User: Jacx
   Rating:
   Summary: 2 year coverage, good deal
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

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Editorial Reviews

The Industry's Best Value! Provides 3 PCs 2 full years of protection against viruses, spyware, hackers, and other e-threats, without slowing them down. Includes: online backup; firewall; IM Encryption; File Vault (encrypts sensitive documents); File Shredder (eliminates all traces of deleted files); Parental Control; system maintenance tools; and more.

Protection against viruses, spyware, hackers, and other e-threats, without slowing down your machine. Click to enlarge.

Scan and remove viruses and spyware. Click to enlarge.

Select from Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced views. Click to enlarge.

2GB of online backup included. Click to enlarge.

Keep your machine running smoothly with tune-up features. Click to enlarge.

Manage the security of your entire home network from one PC. Click to enlarge.

Antiphishing toolbar protects you while browsing. Click to enlarge.

BitDefender Total Security 2010 Features

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.

• Blocks 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
• File Shredder permanently erases all traces of deleted sensitive files

Maximum security that doesn't sacrifice performance.

• New--Scans 30% faster than even last year's lightning-fast edition!
• Uses minimal system resources
• Laptop Mode prolongs battery life
• Removes unnecessary duplicates of files and registry entries

Automatic Online Backup! (2GB)

• Backs up your important files to a secure website
• Safeguards against data loss in the event of hardware failure or PC theft
• Allows you to share your online files with family and friends

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 (Typical, 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

1. BitDefender Total Security 2010 provides comprehensive protection against all Internet security threats, along with system maintenance and backup
2. Protect your identity: shop, bank, listen and watch, privately and securely; blocks attempted identity theft (phishing)
3. Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, web or instant messaging
4. Guard your files and conversations with top-of-the line encryption
5. File Vault securely stores personal information or sensitive files