BitDefender Internet Security 2010 has seen something of a change in focus from previous versions and is aimed more at the home user.
At this price you'll find a license for three machines and one year's worth of updates, which represents great value for money.
We found the installation and registration process quick, and the first sign of BitDefender switching emphasis to home use is the addition of BitDefender User Profiles, where a series of questions helps define your competency level. This works well as, depending on whether you're a novice or more experienced user, the interface will change to reflect this level of expertise.
Parental controls
If you're looking to protect laptops in the home where children will have access to them, the addition of new parental control tools will certainly appeal. These tools allow you to restrict access, set user times and generally keep an eye on the sites and applications your children are accessing.
These tools can often be heavy on system resources, but we found this not to be the case here, and BitDefender integrated the tools quite seamlessly.
What you won't find in BitDefender Internet Security 2010 are any back-up or fine-tuning tools. You will need to opt for BitDefender Total Security 2010, which ships with the same security engine, but adds a host of system improvement tools. You will also find Gamer Mode, which works the same way as in the Kaspersky product below.
BitDefender claims the major improvement with this latest version is one of speed, with a claimed 30 per cent boost in scanning speed. We found it very fast and there was no real impact on performance, allowing us to carry on working while it ran in the background.
BitDefender Internet Security 2010 is fast, easy to use and also has price on its side, making it one of the most cost-effective solutions out there.
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andrewsmith15
September 6th 2010
4. I have used BitDefender on XP and now using on Windows 7 and satisfied with its performance on both OS. I downloaded it from http://www.unistal.com/antivirus.html
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steffy.grey
June 25th 2010
3. Well I am quite satisfied with BitDefender anti virus.It is one of the world's most effective antivirus engines. BitDefender Edition uses the same ICSA Labs certified scanning engines found in other BitDefender products.
BitDefender is an on-demand virus scanner, which is best used in a system recovery or forensics role.
Features and benefits include:
•Virus scanning and removal
•On demand scanning
•Scheduled scanning
•Immediate scanning
•Skinable interface
•Quarantine
•Reports
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sam234
May 12th 2010
2. I have used BitDefender in the past & it used to be fine, but BitDefender 2010 on winXP is so badly bugged it is un-usable, see thier forum.
After my initial install my PC was un-usable & I had to use a 2nd OS to get it back. I did get it working but it still had issues that BitDefender refuse to even acknowledge.
Check thier forum & note the lack of support they give, before you consider it further!
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catherine45
December 8th 2009
1. I've been using BitDefender for a long time and now I use BitDefender 2010 to protect our 3 PCs in the house. It works very good on my Windows 7 laptop-no impact on performance! I also use the Parental Control program to limit their time online and to make sure they surf the net safely. I recommend it for complete protection.
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