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BitDefender Total Security 2009 provides proactive state of the art protection a
gainst e-threats such as viruses, spyware, hackers, spam, and phishing attacks w
hich can lead to loss of personal files, identity theft and slower system perfor
mance.
Services:
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Hassle – Free Hourly Updates
Your copy of BitDefender will be updated 24 times a day over the Internet, direc
tly or through a Proxy Server. The product is able to repair itself, if necessar
y, by downloading the damaged or missing files from BitDefender servers.
FREE 24/7 Support
Offered online by qualified support representatives and by accessing an online d
atabase with answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Features:
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ANTIVIRUS, ANTISPYWARE & ANTIROOTKIT
• Protects your PC in real time against known viruses, spyware and other malware
• Blocks unknown viruses using advanced proactive detection techniques
• Detects and removes hidden threats (rootkits)
• Provides a smooth gaming experience by reducing the system load to a minimum
• Monitors and prevents potential spyware threats in real-time
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.
FIREWALL
• Controls the access of applications to the Internet while “hiding” your computer fr
om hackers with the stealth mode setting
• Helps prevent unauthorized access to the Wi-Fi internet connection by notifying
you about computers that log in to the network
ANTISPAM
• Responds faster to new spamming techniques with new adaptive engines
• Prevents different types of scam e-mails from reaching your Inbox
PARENTAL CONTROL
• Blocks access to inappropriate web content and e-mail
• Allows or blocks web access during specified intervals
PRIVACY CONTROL
• Blocks attempted identity theft
• Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, web or instant messaging.
IM ENCRYPTION
• Keeps your IM traffic private and protected from eavesdropping
• Keeps your conversartions private on Yahoo! Messenger (version 8.1 or higher) an
d Windows Live (MSN) Messenger (version 8.5 or higher)
FILE VAULT
• Securely stores personal information or sensitive files.
LOCAL BACKUP
• Safeguards your data by creating backup copies to local and removable drives, C
D-R/RW or DVD-R/RW
• Automatically backs up only new files, based on a pre-set schedule.
ONLINE BACKUP
• Provides secure on-line storage and sharing
HOME MANAGEMENT
• Manages the security of your entire home network from a single, authorized stati
on
GAME MODE
• Reduces the system load and avoids user interaction requests during games.
LAPTOP MODE
• Prolongs battery life by tuning all products settings in order to save power con
sumption
VULNERABILITY
• Verifies if crucial software on your PC is up-to-date.
• Checks passwords to Windows accounts against security rules.
TUNE-UP
• Improves PC operation by removing unnecessary files and registry entries
• Completely erases files and "traces" of files from disk to prevent recovery
System requirements
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Windows Home Server
800 MHz or higher processor
512 MB of RAM Memory (1 GB recommended)
210 MB available hard disk space (250 recommended)
Windows XP
800 MHz or higher processor
256 MB of RAM Memory (1 GB recommended)
210 MB available hard disk space (250 recommended)
Windows Vista:
800 MHz or higher processor
512 MB of RAM Memory (1 GB recommended)
210 MB available hard disk space (250 recommended)
Operating platform
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Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32/64 bit)
Windows Home Server
Windows Vista (32/64 bit)
Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher)
Notes
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- BitDefender Total Security 2009 doesn't scan Lotus Notes POP3 traffic.
- Supported mediums for Firewall: Ethernet (including wireless cards), Token Rin
g, FDDI and any WAN medium.
- Windows Defrag is a Microsoft proprietary technology.
BitDefender does not include this module in the installation kit and it only pro
vides on the user interface a link to the Defrag module available on the Operati
ng System.
Contact Information
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6301 NW 5th Way, Suite 3500
Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) 33309
Support:
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/KnowledgeBase/browseProducts/219
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Chat on-line 24/7: www.bitdefender.com
Commercial and Administrative Contacts:
sales@bitdefender.com
Website: www.bitdefender.com