Panda Antivirus Pro 2009 3 User

The new Panda Antivirus Pro 2009 is the easiest-to-use and most intuitive protection for your computer. Just install it and forget about viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers, online fraud and identity theft. Chat, share photos and videos, bank and buy online, read your favorite blogs or simply surf the Web, with complete peace of mind. And thanks to the new Collective Intelligence technology, the solution is now much faster than previous versions.

The easiest-to-use and most intuitive protection for your computer. Click to enlarge.

NEW PRODUCT FEATURES

Collective Intelligence. Maximum Protection with Minimum Impact.

Panda Security’s Collective Intelligence works as an online and real-time database that stores the majority of signature files, keeping them at a minimum on the endpoint. Every Panda user is a sensor for new malware, sending samples back to the cloud.

With Panda 2008 range of products protection was purely based on the users’ PCs installed signature file. With the new Collective Intelligence approach Panda 2009 products also send regular queries to the cloud.

• Web navigation, eMail and Instant Messaging (IM). Panda sends queries to the cloud whenever an executable program is received. Keep in mind that it is not very common to receive executables, dll files, etc via this media.
• On-access scan (processes/libraries loaded in memory). How does it work? Imagine that 40 files are loaded in memory; Panda sends a query to the cloud and confirms them to be good ware. A couple of hours later, there are 42 programs uploaded in memory, from which 40 were already loaded and checked before. Panda will ONLY perform the check for the new 2 programs, since the other 40 have been checked before. A minimum PC and bandwidth consumption is used when sending queries to the cloud.
• On-demand scans. Whether is automatic or on-demand, Panda also sends queries to the cloud.

What are the main benefits for the users?

• Faster and better detection rate
• Faster and better disinfection rate
• Minimum PC resources and bandwidth consumption
• Furthermore the community feature of Collective Intelligence provides a full vision and full traceability of the new malware techniques and distribution points. This knowledge allows Panda to continuously improve the protection of its customers.

Identity Theft Protection
The new Anti-Banking Trojans engine detects the most dangerous identity theft malware used by cyber-criminals to steal banking credentials. Specialized heuristics and generic detection techniques ensure maximum protection for online transactions. Furthermore the Anti-Rootkit Technology detects and removes silently-installed rootkits used by malware or hackers to evade traditional antivirus products. The free Panda Anti-Rootkit, used by millions of people around the world, recently won the Editor’s Choice award from PC Magazine.

The Anti-Phishing Filter recognizes fraudulent email and protects users from scams while you shop, bank or pay bills online.

The Identity Theft protection module included on PIS 2009 and PGP 2009 has been improved:

• It now incorporates an advanced heuristic scan that detects more identity theft
• The personal Information Filter prevents theft from users PC of credit card numbers
• social security numbers and any other personal information you define
• The new Web Filter allows users to safely browse the Internet without risk of drive-by infections, vulnerability exploits, browser hijacking or phishing websites. By analyzing web site content, forms, links and web reputation scores (from Anti-Phishing org),

Anti-Rootkit Technology detects and removes silently-installed rootkits used by malware or hackers to evade traditional antivirus products.

Current malware behavior changes constantly and consequently, our proactive technologies need to be updated overtime. The new TruPrevent 2.0 has been improved and is now integrated with our Collective Intelligence platform, increasing the detection rate substantially while decreasing the amount of false positives.

TruPrevent 2.0
Current malware behavior changes constantly and consequently, our proactive technologies need to be updated overtime. The new TruPrevent 2.0 has been improved and is now integrated with our Collective Intelligence platform, increasing the detection rate substantially while decreasing the amount of false positives. As detailed on the charts below, with the new TruPrevent 2.0 the detection rate has increased 45%.

Improved Customer Experience
Panda 2009 products offer a better customer experience than before, thanks to the new registration process and the new user interface.

New user interface
More than ever before, Panda 2009 products are based on the “install and forget” philosophy. Buying Panda 2009 products is like subscribing to an online security service that intelligently protects users by performing several automatic processes without them even noticing. The vast majority of the users are happy to embrace this “install and forget” philosophy but advance users can also modify the standard settings and adapt them to their personal needs.

The new user interface has been built based on “Panda Security usability lab” in which users tested Panda products’ usability. Furthermore, thousands of betatesters worldwide have tested and complimented our new user interface.

New registration process
The new installation, activation and registration processes are easier than ever, making the startup process simple, fast and comprehensible for all user profiles.

FEATURES OF PANDA ANTIVIRUS PRO 2009

Anti-Malware Engine automatically detects and eliminates viruses, spyware, Trojans, rootkits, bots and other malware before they infect your computer.

• Scans files in real-time and on-demand
• Scans emails before they reach your inbox, regardless of your email program
• Scans Internet traffic regardless of your browser type
• Scans Instant Messaging traffic in MSN Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and AOL
• Removes all traces of clutter left by spyware on your PC

Advanced Proactive Protection technologies from Panda Security are widely recognized as the most effective against new and unknown malware.

• Genetic Heuristic Engine combines advanced algorithms to detect new variants of the most dangerous malware families
• TruPrevent Technologies 2.0 silently analyze the behavior of programs, blocking those that try to damage your PC. This last line of defense blocks zero-day targeted attacks and terminates any malicious activity that has evaded traditional protection systems

Personal Firewall protects you against Internet-borne worms and hacker attacks.

• Smart auto-configuration allows good programs to run while blocking malicious ones
• Shields your PC from hackers on the Web
• Wireless Monitor protects your wireless network from intruders
• Intrusion prevention blocks known and unknown hacker attacks and vulnerability exploits

Identity Theft Protection

Anti-Phishing Filter recognizes fraudulent email and protects you from scams while you shop, bank or pay bills online

Anti-Banking Trojan Engine detects the most dangerous identity theft malware used by cyber-criminals to steal banking credentials. Specialized heuristics and generic detection techniques ensure maximum protection for online transactions NEW!

Anti-Rootkit Technology detects and removes silently-installed rootkits used by malware or hackers to evade traditional antivirus products. The free Panda Anti-Rootkit, used by millions of people around the world, recently won the Editor’s Choice award from PC Magazine NEW!

Tech Support 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Panda Security is a pioneer in offering round-the-clock customer services. Whenever you need it, PandaLabs and the tech support experts will provide a rapid response via email or the Internet. Enjoy the benefits of having a team of experts at your disposal.

Automatic daily updates

Every day more than 7000 new threats appear. But don’t worry. Panda Antivirus Pro 2009 automatically updates at least once a day to keep you permanently protected.

PANDA PRODUCT COMPARISON

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Best Yet !!
Panda is one of the best Anti-Virus programs that I Have ever used.Its an anti-virus and a whole lot more.

Highly Recommended

4 Stars Panda Antivirus Pro 2009
Panda Antivirus Pro is rated Good by many, we have had no problems with this software, updates regularly and does not intrude or bog down computer has kept our computers free of infections and spyware even malware removed with Panda Antivirus was easy to install about ten minutes we have had many different Antivirus programs and this one compares to all the better programs out there on the market today, allows me to work around it while it scans my system, you can even scedule this program to scan when you scedule it for your time not just what the manufacture sets as a time to scan this makes it easy when you don’t want any scanning being performed while you are busy or need to leave in a hurry and can not attend your computer while it scans

5 Stars Panda Antivirus
I am no computer expert, yet I can set up Panda and run a virus scan all by myself! It is simple to use and very efficient. I have never had a problem with Panda and have used it for several years and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a reliable program!

1 Star Do not purchase if you have Lojack on your laptop
Purchased this product due to good reviews. I had it installed on my Vista laptop for under a week and the AV locked down my network connection (”to prevent the spread of the trojan”) due to a false positive on a file used by Computrace. Tried to uninstall it and it would not let me (within Windows and via it’s own Uninstall executable). Emailed in a request for help and two days later received a automated reply to update my AV and do a full scan. Apparently they did not read my email. The Company is located in Spain, so there is no stateside phone number to call. Did some research online and have found numerous folks have had the same problem (with false positives) for the past 5 years. They apparently have not fixed the problem. I am now working on getting a refund, but do not expect much.

4 Stars Very good antivirus program
I found this program easy to load, easy to use, and a very good antivirus.

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Trend Micro Internet Security

With Trend Micro Internet Security you no longer need to choose between computer performance and maximum protection. Get smart proven security that never sleeps guarding your PC from the latest threats while giving you the freedom to browse and shop online. Safeguard your PC and your personal information without compromise. Smart security features in Trend Micro Internet Security protect the computers in your home as you email and browse online. Enhanced parental controls help you take charge of where and when your children go online. Protection for up to 3 PCs per household.Format: WIN XPVISTA Genre:?UTILITIES UPC:?733199436205 Manufacturer No:?TIS096205

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Like this internet security software
2009 looks clean and sharp compared to their 2008 version. Easy software to install and easy to use. Have had Trend Micro Internet security for 5 years now and wouldn’t go to another ani-virus software.

5 Stars internet security
When purchasing this product it is important to know that if you purchase a 2008 version it will update to 2009. Listing what kind of security the security provides. The provider did. The product was on time and in good condition.

4 Stars Good Product
This product was highly recommended from others who are

using it. I would have to agree, that it is less expensive

and seems to operate less obtrusivly than other well known

products I have used in the past.

2 Stars conflicts with Outlook email
This program is ineffective at spam prevention. Since I get dozens of spam emails per day but perhaps one virus encounter per year, this program is a failure for me.

Here’s the issue: according to Microsoft, you can configure Outlook to download emails from multiple email accounts and use Outlook’s “rules” functionality to sort the emails into various folders (a different inbox folder for each email account that you are checking). TrendMicro’s AntiSpam feature conflicts with that Microsoft-recommended use of Outlook. Specifically, because the AntiSpam functionality conflicts with the Outlook rules, you will end up with all your spam DUPLICATED in your email folders and none will be eliminated.

There are far superior antispam programs that are actually written to be compatible with Outlook rules. For example, search online for Spam Reader. Not only does it eliminate spam and not conflict with Outlook rules, but it has a much nicer user interface that puts a big company like TrendMicro to shame.

When I contacted TrendMicro customer support about how their program was creating duplicate copies of all the spam, it took six interactions via email before they got around to saying the duplication problem “cannot be avoided”. (The other suggestions were amusingly unhelpful: Modify network protocol settings related to sending mass emails! Turn off TrendMicro! Realize you just have different people sending you the same spam message at the same instant!)

1 Star Viruses Not Stopped - Twice!
I’ve been using Trend Micro for two years now. It used to be all I recommended for friends and family. Recently, this program has become inept, for the second time in a year, allowing my computer to become infected with very hard-to-remove Trojan Viruses.

This virus wouldn’t allow windows updates, redirected my browsers, wiped out every restore point I ever had, and even deleted the administrator’s email account. They suggested I download and use their system cleaner, but that even failed to initialize.

Trend Micro’s chat support was completely useless, and so was there phone support. One phone support tech told me, “oh that’s a window’s problem”, and refused to help me. I downloaded Microsoft Windows Defender for free, which immediately quarantined the “Vundo” out of my system32 folder. It has finally been removed. I’ve written Trend Micro, who has refused to respond to me.

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Grisoft AVG Anti Virus and Anti Spyware 2 Year Subscription

Antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows from the world’s most trusted security company. Use the Internet with confidence in your home or small office. Real-time protection, automatic updates, low-impact background scanning for on-line threats, and instant quarantining or removal of infected files ensures maximum protection. Every interaction between your computer and the Internet is monitored, so nothing can get onto your system without your knowledge. When you purchase an AVG product, everything you need is included in the price for the full license duration - technical support, virus updates, and new program versions. All users of paid AVG products also qualify for generous discounts on subscription renewals and product upgrades. Compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XP

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Absolutely the worst anti-virus I’ve used
AVG is the most obtrusive piece of software I have on my computer–I know that most anti-virus systems do need a lot of latitude to work, but this one is ridiculous! I realized the other day that I’ve stopped using my computer to do quick checks of things like what the weather report for tomorrow is, or do a quick check of my email before I go to bed, because I know that AVG will take 5-10 minutes to “start” (it will down load something, then it will need to update something, then it will start a scan that I don’t want to start, — etc. I’ve watched AVG sucking the system resources and CPU time from my computer on the task manager window).

As an example of the AVG philosophy I went to their website to “complain” and filled out a form they supplied. As soon as I “hit” the submit button AVG went into a “gathering system data mode” to submit with the “complaint”(without my permission)–it also bought up a message that read; “THIS MAY TAKE A FEW MINUTES” which it did– TYPICAL. When completed I noticed that the system data gathered had been “prefixed” to my “complaint” but the “system info” was so long that is caused my customer input/complaint to be truncated/pushed off the bottom of the form. This is TYPICAL AVG!!!!

Save yourself lots of time and headaches–buy something else!!!!

Wish I could give Zero stars.

2 Stars My exp. with the free version
The AVG free version does not rid your system of every bad file on it. If you have say 150 malicious ware, AVG free version will probably expell about 50 out of that. I still had so many pop ups and slow computer performance. Avg has annoying pop ups that gives you options whether to delete a bad file, quarantine, ignore etc. So you click remove or quarantine and it prompts you to restart your computer. You do everything it tells you and guess what? That same annoying pop up box keeps showing up even though you asked to remove it. A full system scan takes me about 1.5 hours and afterwards I’m still bombarded with spyware. I suspect the pay version just removes a tad more files but not too much different.

5 Stars Don’t want viruses or spyware on your machine. AVG is the answer!
AVG software is the best antivirus/ antispyware available. We use it at our office after Norton didn’t catch 9 or 10 viruses on our computers…..We went to AVG and after 2 years NO VIRUSES OR SPYWARE ON our computers + the price and 2 years subscription is unbeatable. I feel our network is protected from deadly viruses and Trojan horses. If you want protect, you need AVG.

3 Stars Ok AntiVirus software
The product is ok however, it is way over priced, McAffee and BitDefender are better and they are alot cheaper.

4 Stars AVG Anti-Virus & Anti Spyware software
I recently purchased this item and found it to be very satisfactory for my needs. I’m 83 years old and what you might call Computer Illiterate. I found this software easy to Load and scanned my system finding no problems. I gave this program 4 stars ,will probably up that evaluation later on if it continues to preform as it has since installing it on my system. I am well pleased with this product and would recommend it to anyone looking for Virus Protection.

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