Product Description

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. BitDefender Antivirus 2009 provides advanced proactive protection against viruses, spyware, phishing attacks and identity theft, without slowing down your PC. Confidently download, share and open files from friends, family, co-workers and even total strangers. Proactively protects against new virus outbreaks using advanced heuristics Protect your identity - shop, bank, listen, watch privately and securely Blocks attempted identity theft (phishing) Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, web or instant messaging Guard your conversations with top-of-the line encryption Get fine-tuned performance from your computer System Requirements - Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32/64 bit) or higher, Windows Vista (32/64 bit) and Windows Vista SP1, and Windows Home Server

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2756 in Software
• Brand: Bitdefender, LLC
• Model: MB11012003EN-M2
• Released on: 2008-08-15
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP
• Format: CD-ROM
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .40 pounds

Features

• Reduces the system load and avoids requesting user interaction during games
• Keeps you protected and one step ahead of new e-threats
• Superior performance helps keep your PC running smoothly
• Helps protect you against identity theft
• Scans all web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic for viruses and spyware, in real-time

Amazon.com
BitDefender Antivirus 2009 Family Edition provides 3 PCs 2 full years of advanced protection against viruses, spyware, and identity theft.... without slowing them down. Features include: IM Encryption, for confidential chatting; Gamer Mode, for secure gaming at top speed; Laptop Mode, to prolong battery life; automatic hourly updates; FREE 24/7 support; and more!

Provides 3 PCs 2 full years of advanced protection against viruses, spyware, and identity theft.... without slowing them down. Click to enlarge.

Easily manage the security of your network from one PC. Click to enlarge.

Gamer mode reduces system load and updates allowing for secure gaming at top speed. Click to enlarge.

Scans all Web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic in real-time. Click to enlarge.

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.

Features/Benefits

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.

Security that won't slow down your PCs

• Uses minimal system resources
• New! Laptop Mode--gives you more power when on the go by automatically postponing battery draining actions such as scheduled scans, backups and tune-ups

Guard your conversations with top-of-the-line encryption

• New! Instant Messaging Encryption--stops eavesdroppers from snooping in on your personal communications

Gamer Mode

• Reduces system load and updates allowing for secure gaming at top speed

Be in control, stay in control

• New! Network Security Management--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

Customer Reviews

Shouldn't Have Believed Those Online Rankings
Based on the reviews/rankings of antivirus software at sites such as toptenreviews.com, etc, I bought, downloaded, and installed Antivirus 2009, replacing McAfee antivirus.

No matter which antivirus scan I try to run (Deep, Full, My Documents), it always hangs while scanning a file (i.e. the little dots keep circling) for 20+ minutes and finally the whole system freezes. At that point, I can't even, for example, start Task Manager. I have to do a hard shutdown.

Assuming the possibility that there is, indeed, something wrong with a given file on my system, I wouldn't expect a viable antivirus program to simply hang on it until the system freezes. I bought BitDefender to be an improvement over McAfee!

So now I'm the proud owner of an antivirus program that won't let me scan for viruses.

If you want to get a real feel for typical experience with this product, visit the forums on BitDefender's own web site.

OK But Really Stupid Software
I have had Bit Defender Anti-Virus for three years. When I upgraded to version 10, the real time shield wouldn't always load so I would be on the Internet unprotected until I realized the icon wasn't in the system tray. Bit Defender support didn't have a fix for that. Earlier this year, I got a really annoying malware that Bit Defender not only did not detect but couldn't clear up. It slowed down my computer and kept making an irritating ticking noise. After two days of silence from the BD support team, I found a free anti-malware program on the Web that cleared it up in five minutes. I renewed it again for 2009 because I was too busy to evaluate other virus programs and felt I needed something. Other than the two previous mentioned problems, the software seemed to work ok. So now I downloaded the 2009 version and went to install it. Normally any upgrade will tell you that an older version was detected and it should be uninstalled or the upgrade offers to remove it. Nothing. I executed the install and without any messages it deleted three quarters of the old install but did not install the new version. But it gave me a message saying to restart to complete installation and when I booted up-no antivirus! I had to manually delete the old directory and re-initiate the installation.
I have a low threshold for poorly written software and this one is really really stupid! The BD support is lacking and good luck calling in. Next year I won't be so lazy; I'll do my homework and find a professional AV software.

Very Disappointing
I used the Bitdefender V10 for two years and it was excellent. I just installed the 2009 Antivirus and despite myriad attempts to schedule a daily system scan according to the directives of the Bitdefender help team, the software refuses to run a daily scan at any hour. The V10 did so flawlessly. Looks like it's manual scans for me. I do NOT recommend the Bitdefender 2009 Antivirus software at all, and will definitely NOT continue to use their products.