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| Bitdefender Internet Security 2009 2Yr/3Pc | 
 enlarge | From: Bitdefender, LLC
Category: Software
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $39.59
You Save: $20.36 (34%)
New (23) from $39.59
Avg. Customer Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 205
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp, Windows 2000
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: 2Yr/3Pc
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: MB11032003ENM2
Model: MB11032003EN-M2
UPC: 891480001904
EAN: 0891480001904
ASIN: B001C31OZY
Release Date: August 15, 2008
Promotion: Data not available Terms and Conditions
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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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
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. 
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| Customer Reviews: Read 46 more reviews...
 The Best All Encompassing Security Software out there. December 4, 2008
I'm going to try be as unbiased as possible when doing this review, so I will try to curb my praises for the meritorious Bit Defender program. Yes, I admit I have used this program in the past, so please don't hold it against me because I loved it then, and sorry, I still do. Now for the past 3 years, though, I have been using McAfee, so that is what I can compare it to, and have not used any other program.
Contrary to other peoples' posts on here about the product being a pain to install, I encountered no such thing. You place the CD in the tray, and it uses a website like installation progression. You are shown 10 steps that you have to go through in order to complete registration, you click next after each one and that is that. I had to install one update and restart only once. After that, it is ready to use. No more than 10 minutes I promise.
This software boasts the highest detection rate of all security programs with a 98% detection rate and updates hourly. Whether that's an annoyance or assurance, that is for you to decide. I felt the Bit Defender program take about the same amount of "taxing" on internet browsing as McAfee, for the fact it scans everything you look at, which is a part of an option you can turn off, to further elevate your assurance of their protection credentials. The plus side is that, it does not tax my SYSTEM physical performance at all, compared to the very sluggish program offered by McAfee.
The overall interface of the program is very sleek, very easy to read and all encompassing. You have 2 options with the interface, you can either show the Beginner or Advanced interface, which are both exceptional. The beginner has un-implicit titles to search through and the advanced is the polar opposite, both meeting needs for everyone. My history with this program and using the new one meet the same end. This program is the best anti everything. I have never gotten a virus/spyware in my computer when this program in use, something that McAfee can't say. And I don't want to wait years for this program to allow me to obtain one, so I'm going with what I know.
Now here are your quick positives:
1. 98% detection rate of virus/spyware according to av-test.org, the best out of all programs including, McAfee with 86%, Norton with 96% and Trend Micro with 95%
2. Doesn't use a lot of system resources. From my experiences, it slows down internet browsing much as the same as McAfee, BUT it is an option you can turn down or turn off. McAfee, also, really bogs down my systems physical performance, where Bit Defender does not.
3. Easy to manage options and interface, being able to switch between the novice and advanced views.
4. Anti-Phising, Anti-Root kit, Gamer Mode, Laptop Mode (power conservation), Excellent Firewall.
5. I almost forgot the omniscient scan itself! I have a 300gb Harddrive with 180GB of space used for data, the scan took under an Hour! I could also use other programs pretty comfortably while the scan was being conducted too. Not to mention my computer is 6 years old! McAfee took well over 3 hours.
6. Parental Controls, limiting a person on the internet, from material to time limits
7. Networking and accessing shared computers. With other computers around your network that has the same Bit Defender on it, you can set up access to the computers with the Users permission. This is handy for Corporate/Business offices
You know, as of now there are no negatives, I never had any negatives with this product. And it seems like I never will at this rate. I would consider myself an advanced user and this program does it all. The price is right, the product is right, and I love this security software.
 Customer support not as promised December 3, 2008
We purchased Bitdefender because they promised 24/7 support. Don't believe it. We installed the product on our 3 computers and each had problems. On our VISTA machine, our browser continues to crash, other programs crash as well. On our daughter's computer (which she has at her university), she could not connect to the university wireless network from the point that Bitdefender was installed. Despite having computer literate people to help her, she was not able to get it to work; so she uninstalled the product at which point she could get connected again. She also advised us to get a different program. I have spent hours trying to call the help number. I have NEVER gotten through. Each time I reach a place where I listen to music, have periodic instructions on using the knowledge base and chat services, and then get dropped. Each of these calls lasted between 10 and 40 minutes. I tried both the chat services, which are also not available, and the knowledge base from which I could not get the answers to simple questions. If you are not a computer engineer, DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT. In any case, don't expect support.
Simple to use - No surprises December 1, 2008
I bought this after reading the review of these products in Consumer Reports Magazine. Installation was easy and it runs well. There are no annoying reminders in my opinion. I have used two other products and was bothered by the annoying reminders all the time. It's nice that there is a basic version and advanced version of the monitoring screen. I am running this on a Vista machine and I have had no issues. As a bonus I won't have to renew for 2 years.
Bitdefender poor choice November 27, 2008
Purchased Bitdefender Internet Security 2009 in October 2008. I have had nothing but problems from the beginning. I have tried using their email support(multiple times)with no response. I have used their "chat" support with convoluted fixes and requests for further information that again went unanswered, just prolonging the problem. I (at their request) ran their own program repair and ended up with worse problems than when I started. I purchased this program because of the rating in Consumer Reports Magazine and have found it to fail miserably. I will go back to either Kaspersky or Norton for a program that actually works!
 Product slowed my web browsing down - 2.5 stars November 26, 2008
BitDefender Internet Security 2009 slowed my web browsing down unless I had the AV scanning on the lowest setting - and I didn't want to set it there. Turning off the Web AV only didn't help. The product has decent detection as shown by AV-Comparatives.org, and has a good record at Virus Bulletin when false positives aren't taken into account. The firewall is basic and newbie friendly, but I think the underdeveloped IDS (really a HIPS) is a waste. Performance other than web browsing was fine: didn't slow program loads or startup very much. Overall, an ok suite, but I recommend AntiVir.
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