Product Description

Keep your hardware and files safe from a myriad of digital dangers with BitDefender Internet Security 2008. It protects your PC in real time from known viruses, spyware and other malware with hourly updates that 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. It also protects against identity theft and unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi system, and new to the 2008 edition is the convenient Gamer Mode temporarily modifies protection settings so as to minimize their impact on gaming performance, maintaining a safe, fun gaming experience. Reduces the risk of identity theft by preventing personal information leaks via e-mail or web. Controls applications' access to the Internet while ?hiding? your computer from hackers Helps prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network by notifying you when computers log in to the network. Prevents different types of spam and scam e-mails from reaching your Inbox New adaptive engines for faster response to spamming Parental control blocks access to inappropriate websites and e-mail and restricts web access during specified time periods Automatically repairs and updates itself Free 24/7 Support

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3238 in Software
• Brand: Bitdefender
• Model: LB11032003ENM2
• Released on: 2007-08-31
• Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP
• Format: CD-ROM
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .30 pounds

Features

• Comprehensive proactive protection from viruses, hackers, spyware, spam and phishing emails
• Monitors and prevents spyware threats in real-time; detects and removes the newest breed of hidden threats known as rootkits
• Provides a smooth gaming experience by reducing the system load to a minimum in Gamer Mode
• Protects against phishing attacks by filtering all accessed web pages for fraud attempts
• All the security your Internet-connected family or small business needs

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BitDefender Internet Security 2008 provides all the security your Internet-connected family or small business needs. It provides comprehensive proactive protection from viruses, hackers, spyware, spam and phishing emails, and it also protects children from inappropriate websites.

All the security your Internet-connected family or small business needs.

Prevents different types of spam and scam e-mails from reaching your Inbox.

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

Comprehensive Proactive Protection from Internet Security Threats

Antivirus & Antispyware

• Protects your PC in real time from known viruses, spyware and other malware with hourly updates
• Blocks unknown viruses using advanced proactive detection techniques
• Monitors and prevents spyware threats in real-time
• Detects and removes the newest breed of hidden threats known as rootkits
• Provides a smooth gaming experience by reducing the system load to a minimum

Anti-Phishing

• Protects against phishing attempts by filtering all accessed web pages
• Reduces the risk of identity theft by preventing personal information leaks via e-mail or web

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.

Firewall

• Controls applications' access to the Internet while "hiding" your computer from hackers
• Helps prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network by notifying you when computers log in to the network

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Antispam

• Prevents different types of spam and scam e-mails from reaching your Inbox
• Now responds faster to new spamming techniques with new adaptive engines

Parental Control

• Blocks access to inappropriate web content and e-mail
• Allows or blocks web access during specified intervals

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

Bitdefneder ISS 2008 Really Impressed.
I have previously used Bitdefender 9 and 10 of their Av products and really begin having problems with version 10. Icon disappearing, system load. Since then I have purchased licenses for Kaspersky or Kav 6 KIS 7, Avira Premium and Nod32. Used these with either the free Comodo Firewall or in the case of Kav 6 Zonealarm pro. I recently purchased Bitdefender 2008 IS and was amazed. For a sustem suite there seems less load and fast if not faster boot times than using Nod32 and Commodo. Its interface reminds me of Norton 360 and the advanced settings are somewhat hidden but thats not a problem for me. It sure beats KIS 7 in price. So far have not noticed any conficts but I did have to remove Sandboxie. Really miss that.( Overall think its a good buy.

My only wish would have been an option for Custom Install to let me choose which features I would like. Oh well.. )

Bitdefender is a lot better product than Norton Internet
I had previously renewed my copy of Norton Internet protection only a few months ago. I was having a number of computer systems problems with Norton virus protection and firewall suite for which I could not find any internet help. The main problem was that Norton would not update the files. For a month, the update program would just say somelthing like, "No updates available". (I knew something was wrong then.) The only way you can talk to someone either on line or by phone about a technical problem is to pay at least $25 up front. I figure that Norton should support their product and make it work right. After reviewing several comparisons of the various Internet protection suites, I dedided to try BitDefender. It was one of the few that promised phone support. I had to clean my system of Norton first, but the instellation went fine, and I have been without problems ever since. I like BitDefender better than Norton and it has more features.

no service
The program is quite good but beware if you need any service or God forbid need to return the product for there isn't any. There are numerous methods online to obtain service according to their site but you will never get an answer to any of them. They also use digitalriver for their collection agency ad even though digitalriver has been great i the past to work with.. forget it if you ar trying to resolve a bitdefnder problem.
This is a shame for although the software seems to be good they lose it when it comes to THE most important item.. service!!