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(More customer reviews)First, the good stuff: I lost a system to a nasty malware program that spoofed my AVG free antivirus software and fooled my nine-year-old into clicking the button that installed it. I had BitDefender 2010 installed on a different system, and it CAUGHT that bug and killed it dead, no problem. So, I have no problem swearing by the antivirus component of this software.
However, the system requirements listed with the quickstart guide make it clear that my older P4 system is not going to like this update. Supposedly, it will run on an 800 mHz machine, and mine is 3.2 Ghz, but I have only 2 gb of ram (that's all the motherboard will accept), and the program itself wants a whole gb to install. That's pretty hefty, and I'm not willing to take a performance hit on that machine, which, despite its age, is a reliable member of our home network.
I installed it on my dual core athlon 64 system instead. This is the same system that was saved by BitDefender 2010. In performing the install, which took awhile, it recommended that I delete some old antivirus software that I was no longer using (I must have skipped this step last year, when I installed the 2010). I followed the recommendation, but the installer also deleted a file I needed to boot Windows XP. So, to finish the job, I needed to go find my Windows disk and repair my Windows installation. Total pain.
But, then, back to the good: Once I'd repaired my Windows installation, the BitDefender AV 2011 ran very quickly, taking only about 20% of my resources. It also comes on a rescue disk (something I could have used for the other system when it died last summer). I'm actually very happy with the way the program works. I have it set to the expert interface, which is still very user friendly. When it runs in the background, it doesn't take up any resources. Videos play smoothly. Everything works great. There's even a gamer mode, which exposes you to a bit more risk but preserves performance speed better (as noted, I do not have any speed issues on my system).
For the purchase price, you get to use it on 3 pcs. I am going to install it on my Mac Mini's windows partition.
I deducted one star because the program's system requirements could be less stringent and because installation should not require a windows repair, but I'm still a big fan of how well the actual antivirus software works.
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BitDefender Antivirus PRO 2011 Value Edition provides 3 PCs with two years of protection against viruses, spyware, and identity theft... without slowing you down. Features include: IM Encryption, for private chatting; Search Advisor, for advance warnings about risky websites—displayed right in your search results; Video Tutorials, which guide you through the most frequently encountered security challenges; a customizable dashboard, which allows you to view how much or how little you want to; Gamer Mode, for secure gaming at top speed; Laptop Mode, for prolonged battery life; automatic hourly updates; Home Network Management; free 24/7 technical support; and more!
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