BitDefender Total Security 2008

Excellent Security Suite

Posted May 9, 2008 - I had been running Vista Ultimate x64 for a while without any AV but I thought I would pick this up when it was free after rebate in Fry's. This is great value, you get 2 years and 3 users, compared to the 1 year standard of other suites. Unlike other security suites I've used (Norton and McAfee) this does not bog my system down and make everything run slower, you won't notice a difference in speed after installing it. Configuration can be somewhat complicated with you often having to right click on items to enter even more settings. Also, I have it set to run a scan every night and the next day another icon is in my taskbar notifying me of the scan and there is no way to stop it, a small thing, but annoying all the same.

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Working very well for us!

Posted Apr 7, 2008 - I bought this to replace expired Norton protection. You get 2 years for a cheaper price than one year with Norton and this one for me has been easier to install and understand. I installed this on an XP computer that hasn't had an updated virus protection for 8 months and it found and took care of errors. I'm no expert on computers, but I know more than an average user. Love this program!!!

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Bit Defender Total Security 2008

Posted 1 year ago - BitDefender Security 2008 is a solid piece of internet security software since it is loaded with features including automatic file backup, registry cleaner, identity control, a basic disk defragmenter, game mode, and a file shredder. BitDefender also offers 2 years of protection instead of one year for the same low price. This is twice the coverage period than most of its competitors' products. BitDefender might have a better heuristic detection than most of its competitors' security products even though it is not yet as popular on the market. It will not freeze your PC by consuming too much system resources like a few other well known brands of security suite. Bitdefender has to fix the occasional hangups on some features after recovering from hibernation to be able to compete successfully against other security suites.

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Bitdefender Total Security 2008

Posted 1 year ago - I bought it free after two rebates. Although I may not expect too much from freebies, I have to say that I am very disappointed with it. My computer became unstable, and run slowly after I installed it. The program might be great for others, but for me and my computer it really was not a match.

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Total Security 2008

Posted 1 year ago - I really like this Bitdefender software... much more than Mcafee or Norton. It doesn't slow down my machine nearly as much as some other security programs, and it was substantially more inexpensive. It receives regular updates and passes virus scaning tests. I would recommend this product.

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BitDefender Total Security 2008

Posted 1 year ago - This security suite from BitDefender makes a nice alternative to similar products from Norton of McAfee. I found that it doesn't slow down my system as much as similar products from Norton and McAfee. It also includes 2-years of protection for three computers. It can frequently be purchased for free after mail in rebate.

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