Bitdefender Internet Security 2009 2Yr/3Pc | 
| From: Bitdefender, LLC
List Price: $59.95
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Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 302
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp, Windows 2000
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: 2Yr/3Pc
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP
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
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
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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 44 more reviews...
 Terrible customer support for this product October 25, 2008
Satoshi Ishiguro
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I purchased BitDefender's "Internet Security 2009" for my wife recently. And we got a couple of questions about this product. We sent e-mail to their technical support. They said they cannot support us since we have not registered. She had registered. Then we called their technical support. After having us kept waiting for long time, they disconnected the line withtout any notice. And they did it twice. We sent e-mail to their customer support again. So far no response. What kind of customer support is this?
 Great security suite, great value November 5, 2008
Thomas (Houston, Tx)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Bitdefender works really well on both vista and xp machines, and I really like the clean interface and the fact that it runs pretty low key in the background without excessive popups requiring user responses and it doesn't drag down system resources. It installs flawlessly, and even will uninstall other antivirus software in case you forgot to do this yourself, which I thought was a really nice touch. My main criteria for security software is that it needs to run quietly in the background and not hog resources or cause other system issues - which McAfee Antivirus and Norton Internet Security can't seem to figure out how to do. Before this I used to use Trend Micro PC-Cillen exclusively because it used very little system resource compared to the others, until their latest version which suddenly ballooned into huge resource hog - I don't know if they've fixed that yet or not, I haven't gone back to it since.
Bitdefender seems to have none of the problems that plague other security software, and I would switch to it exclusively, except on my main PC's I am sticking with Windows Live Onecare, which does the best job of integrating seemlessly into the OS (naturally, since it is Microsoft).
As far as which is better at stopping viruses and malware, I can't really say, since I am a low risk user and rarely am threatened with viruses and have never accidentally downloaded malware. I suspect Bitdefender would out perform Windows Live Onecare on this score, which is why I would definitely recommend it to any who doesn't practice safe surfing.
All in all, it's a very comprehensive security package at a great price and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends and family.
Solid performer with little impact on your system resources October 23, 2008
M. Leingang
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
These are my initial thoughst and I will update the review once I have been using the product for some time.
Sure one can download free antivirus, antispyware, and firewall software for free. However, one will not receive the support one receives when he or she buys security software. What is nice about this version you are covered for updates for 2 years on 3 PC, so one does not have that yearly renewal cost.
BitDefender Internet Security 2009 provides many shields at a great value. If you are deciding whether to buy Internet Security or Total Security I recommend saving yourself some money and buying Internet Security suite. Then go download CCleaner for cleaning your internet traces and registry. If you have Microsoft Vista you already have a backup utility. I am not huge fan of the online backup from the security vendors, so I use Mozy for online unlimited file storage.
The install process took less than 3 minutes to complete, upon the restart one is prompted with a 9 step configuration setup.
- Step 1. Welcome Page (Provides basic information)
- Step 2. Select an interface - basic or advanced (I recommend basic for most, unless you are one who messes with the configurations often)
- Step 3. Home Management Configuration (This allows you to manage the BitDefender on other computers in your home - good way to manage your kids computer)
- Step 4. Manage Identity Rules (Allows you to create rules to assist in preventing identity theft by encrypting important data)
- Step 5. Parental Control (Allows you to keep track on what your kids on doing on the computer/internet - you can prevent them from going to websites like myspace - The three builtin settings are Adult - Teenager - Child)
- Step 6. Virus reporting (With this turned on, virus information is sent back to Bitfender so they can publish statistics - Personally I disabled this feature but keep the outbreak detection on)
- Step 7. Schedule Task (Running updates and a quick scan right away are configured on this page. In addition you can set it up to run a full scan at 2:00AM)
- Step 8. Runs the updates on the security suite and starts an on-demand scan)
- Step 9. click finsh
Bitdefender has a small footprint on the computer, so it does not take up much memory or CPU. At this point I have not noticed any slowness to the computer.
The detection rates for viruses and malware are around 92% according to av comparatives. This is not as high as some of the other security vendors products; however, I find this more than acceptable.
If there are any issues you will be alerted in the system tray and by clicking on fix all issues, Bitdefender will fix any outstanding issues such as your computer needing a malware scan.
I rated this a 5 star with my initial impression and I will update my review if any issues arise or if the product continues to exceed my expectations.
One last note - You are playing with fire if you are on the internet with no computer security protection that updates on a regular basis. If you cannot afford to pay for one, look in to AVG Free or Avira Free for antivirus and PCTools Spyware Doctor Starter edition or SuperAntiSpyware for antispyware/malware.
 On The Fence October 25, 2008
Jim Miller (San Antonio, TX)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I installed BitDefender yesterday. I bought it, because it was highly rated by Consumer Reports. It was easy to install, and so far, so good. I would be perfectly happy, but like the previous person that rated this, I tried to phone tech support, and was put on hold for a long time, and was has disconnected. Luckily I figured out the problem on my own. Another selling point for me was free phone tech support. If you can't talk to anyone though, it's useless.
Another thing; the voice on the recording that comes on to tell you that you have to wait has a thick Spanish accent! Something tells me that if I ever get to talk with a breathing human being in the future, there may be a communication problem. After sitting on hold for so long, and being disconnected I would have even been happy to hear the Indian accent I anticipated!
Here's to hoping BitDefender works well, and I don't need their "technical support", since I am stuck with them for two years!
A very extensive protection suite with lots of goodies and still moves quickly. October 28, 2008
A. Polk (Southern Oregon)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Two years worth of protection for 3 PC's and it works well! What more do you want?
Has the usual antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing and firewall, but adds IM encryption and parental controls that can be tweaked through a home network monitoring system. All of this is great, but usually bogs down the system...this one doesn't.
I put this on a desktop running XP and one running Vista 64-bit. Both installed quickly, but the Vista machine indicated there was an error in the installation. I rebooted the machines and neither seemed to have a problem. A quick scan revealed no viruses or other issues, but a 'deep' scan of both machines revealed 3 malware issues on the XP machine.
I have used Norton (Symantec), McAfee, Avast, Trend Micro, Panda, and former versions of BitDefender, but never found one that didn't use up too many resources and bog the machines down. This one seems to be speedy and functional.
Hourly updates, vulnerablility scan, laptop mode, gamer mode, IM encryption (both IMers must have BitDefender loaded on their system...) Web time limiter, parental controls, home network management, file vault and a firewall in combo with a 98% detection rate on a product that gives you 2 years worth on 3 machines for a nice price.
Ask yourself: Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro, Panda, Eset...none of them can do all this, but if they could, would they do it as well as Bitdefender Internet Security 2009?
NOTE: I had problems printing from my HP Officejet 6300 series all-in-one after installing this suite. Disabling the Bitdefender Firewall and enabling the Microsoft one made things work again. I tried an uninstall of the printer and a reinstall without success.
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