Features and Benefits:

Confidently download, share and open files from friends, family, co-workers - and even total strangers

• NEW! Protects against viruses and other malware using industry-leading technology
• Scans all Web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic in real-time
• Provides an unmatched detection rate of new threats based on two different proactive technologies
• Blocks spyware programs that track your online activities

Protect your identity: shop, bank, listen and watch, privately and securely

• Blocks web pages that attempt to steal your credit card data
• NEW! Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, Web or instant messaging

Guard your files and conversations with top-of-the line encryption

• Instant Messaging Encryption keeps your conversations private on Yahoo! and MSN Messenger
• File Vault securely stores personal information or sensitive files

Connect securely to any network at home, at the office, or away

• The two-way firewall automatically secures your Internet connection wherever you are
• Wi-Fi monitor helps prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network

Protect your family and their computers

• Parental Control blocks access to inappropriate websites and e-mail
• Limits kids’ access the Internet, games, etc. to specific times
• Makes it easy for you to manage the security of your network from a single location

Play safely, play seamlessly

• Reduces the system load and avoids requesting user interaction during game play

Get fine-tuned performance from your computer

• Optimized scanning technology skips safe files for better scan speed and lower system load
• Antispam stops unwanted e-mail from reaching your Inbox
• Laptop Mode prolongs battery life

Let professionals solve any security issues

• Assistance with common issues built directly into the product
• Free technical support for the entire duration of the product license

What's New:

More Protection!

Many of today's stealth viruses are designed to avoid antivirus detection by initially laying dormant only to attack your PC when it is most vulnerable. BitDefender 2010 features a cutting-edge security system, Active Virus Control, which constantly monitors all of the processes on your PC, 24/7, blocking any malicious behavior before it can cause any damage.

More Speed!

The abundance of new viruses calls for faster ways to detect them. BitDefender's Optimized Scanning avoids the scanning of files that are known to be safe. The result? BitDefender 2010 scans your PC in half the time needed by previous versions, while using less resources.

Easier to Use!

Whether you're a security expert or a novice, with the new BitDefenderUser Profiles you can easily manage your PC's security. The product interface adapts to the chosen profile and provides quick access to the main security functionalities you are most likely to need (Parental Controls for parents, or Gamer Mode for gamers).
BitDefender 2010 also features three dashboard views – Novice, Intermediate, and Expert - to better accommodate users with different levels of PC knowledge.

Improved Parental Control

The Parental Control module features a newly added reporting system allowing parents to view what websites their children visit. Moreover, parents can set specific time intervals in which their children are allowed to access the Internet or use certain applications.

Improved Intrusion Detection

BitDefender detects and blocks attempts to change critical system files or registry entries on your PC and warns you about attacks performed by code injection (DLL injection).

Improved In-Product Technical Support

You can get answers to the most common product-related questions or contact technical support directly from the product using its easy-to-use self-service module.

System Requirements:

Minimal system requirements

• Windows XP SP2, Vista, Windows 7
• 800MHz processor
• RAM:
  • 512 MB (Windows XP)
  • 1 GB (Windows Vista and Windows 7)
• 450 MB available hard disk space
• Internet Explorer 6

Recommended system requirements

• Windows XP SP2, Vista, Windows 7
• Intel CORE Duo (1.66 GHz) or equivalent processor
• RAM:
  • 1GB (Windows XP and Windows 7)
  • 1.5 GB (Windows Vista)
• 600 MB available hard disk space
• Internet Explorer 7

Software requirements

• Yahoo Messenger 8.5
• Windows Live Messenger 8
• Firefox 2.5
• Thunderbird 2.0.0.17
• Outlook 2000, 2003, 2007
• Outlook Express
• Windows Mail