Ease of Use:  

In the beginning this program seems to be one of the easiest on the market to use. The Status section of this program is simple and clear, providing the user with a great spring board into the software. Under this section there are three categories, protection, maintenance, and updates, which encompass the majority of what you’ll need from this program.

Once you’ve jumped into one of those categories, however, Global Protection is not the easiest program to use. Some sections, such as Automatic Backup Copy, do not have clear directions as to how to perform the task at hand. This left us a little discouraged, and in some instances, completely frustrated. We were also less than thrilled with how long it took to scan our computer. The scanning time was certainly much longer in comparison with our top rated products.

Help/Support:  

Panda Global Protection really stood out in this area. In addition to extensive online resources including FAQ sections, user forums, a support blog and more, they added an internet tech support link in the Service section of the program. This link takes you directly to Global Protection’s technical support page and serves as a convenient resource to users.

Although not as polished as our top rated products, Panda Global Protection 2009 is a solid program. It has everything and more in regards to antivirus and antispyware, as well as offering a good firewall and internet security. However, for the price, this is not one of the best products out there. Check out our top rated product for a less expensive, more advanced Premium Security Suite. Or jump straight to our comprehensive reviews of the best premium security suites, ZoneAlarm Extreme Security, BitDefender Total Security and Real Broadband Essentials.