Software : BitDefender Antivirus 2008

Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Bitdefender
EAN: 0891480001522
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Bitdefender
Manufacturer: Bitdefender
Model: LB11012003ENM2
Publisher: Bitdefender
Release Date: August 31, 2007
Studio: Bitdefender
Sales Rank: 359
MPN: LB11012003-EN-M2

Features:

State of the art proactive protection against viruses, spyware, phishing attacks, rootkits and more
Blocks malicious websites trying to trick you into revealing personal information, such as financial data
Blocks spyware threats in real-time, before they can damage your system
Looks for and removes rootkits, malicious programs designed to control your computer, while staying hidden
Hourly updates ensure that you are protected against the latest threats without pushing a button

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Product Description:
BitDefender Antivirus 2008 provides you with state of the art proactive protection against viruses, spyware, phishing attacks, rootkits, and more for up to 3-users and 2 years of coverage. Get Proactive Protection from Viruses, Trojans, Worms, and other threats for a safe, enjoyable web experience. Web traffic is filtered before reaching your browser and peer-to-peer applications are monitored to prevent viruses from spreading. Block spyware in real-time before they can damage your system. Monitor dozens of potential Hotspots to where spyware might act. 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. B-HAVE (Behavioral Heuristic Analyzer in Virtual Environments) is designed to detect and block new and unknown threats without the need for an update. By analyzing the behavior of potentially malicious software inside a virtual computer, this technology eliminates false positives and significantly increases detection rates. A Profile or a collection of protection settings chosen by experts at the BitDefender can be used with any game and it can be turned on with just one click. Phishing Attacks - Blocks malicious websites trying to trick you into revealing personal information Game Mode - Temporarily modifies protection settings so as to minimize their impact on gaming performance, maintaining a safe, fun gaming experience Hassle-Free Hourly Updates System requirements - 800 MHz or higher processor, 512 MB of RAM Memory (1 GB recommended), 60 MB free space, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32/64 bit) or Windows Vista (32/64 bit)

Amazon.com:
BitDefender Antivirus 2008 provides your PCs with state of the art proactive protection against viruses, spyware, phishing attacks, rootkits and more.

State of the art proactive protection against viruses, spyware, phishing attacks, rootkits and more

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

Web traffic is filtered even before reaching your browser, for a safe and enjoyable web experience.

Advanced Proactive Protection from Viruses, Spyware, and More

Proactive Protection from:

Malware (Viruses, Trojans, Worms, and other threats)
BitDefender actively protects your PC from all types of malicious code. Web traffic is filtered even before reaching your browser, for a safe and enjoyable web experience. Messaging and peer-to-peer applications are also monitored to help prevent viruses from spreading.
Spyware and Adware
Based on a comprehensive spyware signature database, BitDefender blocks spyware threats in real-time, before they can damage your system. It also monitors dozens of potential "hotspots" where spyware might act, and checks for any changes made to your system and software.
Unknown Viruses
BitDefender has developed B-HAVE (Behavioral Heuristic Analyzer in Virtual Environments), a new technology designed to detect and block new and unknown threats without the need for an update. By analyzing the behavior of potentially malicious software inside a virtual computer, this technology eliminates false positives and significantly increases detection rates.
Hidden Threats (Rootkits)
BitDefender looks for and removes rootkits, malicious programs designed to control your computer, while staying hidden.
Phishing Attacks
Blocks malicious websites trying to trick you into revealing personal information, such as financial data.

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

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.

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

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Make my laptop unable to boot up (windows XP packet 2 with windows defender installed)
After install antivirus bitdefender in my Toshiba laptop (Windows XP packet 2 with windows defender installed), my lap top is unable to boot up, keep freezing eventhough I try to reboot couple time.

Rating:

- So far....so good!
I've used Norton and for the last several years have had McAfee. The 2-years and 3 PC's protection appealed to me and so far I'm glad that I purchased Bitdefender Antivirus 2008. Easy set up, lets you set perameters. Haven't had it long enough (about 6 weeks) to make an adequate review, but at first blush it's a winner!!!

Rating:

- Bit Defender Works
So far, Bit Defender seems fine. Installed easily with no problems. Time will tell....

Rating:

- Good for older, slower computers
I used Norton products for many years. I have not been able to, nor had a reason to, replace my three computers for 5 years (or more) and each year, when Norton upgraded, the computers ran slower and slower. I removed Norton and replaced with BitDefender. It installed easily and my computers, while still slower than when new, run noticably faster. (Using the new Firefox browser has also helped and I am in the process of adding RAM.) The product seems to work as advertised, though I still have ... Read More

Rating:

- Doesn't work with LoJack for Laptops
After working with BitDefender support staff for over a month (they take a few days to respond to help requests), they are unable or unwilling to get their software to work with LoJack for Laptops software. BitDefender support has now completely stopped responding to all emails from me regarding this issue; they have not respnded to my last 4 sent emails over the last 3 weeks. I am very unhappy with this purchase and would not recommend this software to anyone with a laptop or who wants good customer ... Read More

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