Antivirus The purpose of the antivirus module is to ensure detection and removal of all viruses in the wild. BitDefender Antivirus uses robust scan engines certified by ICSA Labs, Virus Bulletin, Checkmark, CheckVir and TÜV. IMPROVED Proactive Detection B-HAVE (Behavioral Heuristic Analyzer in Virtual Environments) emulates a virtual computer-inside-a-computer where pieces of software are run in order to check for potential malware behavior. This BitDefender proprietary technology represents a new security layer that keeps the operating system safe from unknown viruses by detecting malicious pieces of code for which signatures have not yet been released. Permanent Antivirus Protection The new and improved BitDefender scanning engines will scan and disinfect infected files on access, minimizing data loss. Infected documents can now be recovered instead of being deleted. NEW Rootkit Detection and Removal A new BitDefender module looks for rootkits (malicious programs designed to control victim computers, while staying hidden) and removes them on detection. NEW Web Scanning Web traffic is now filtered in real-time even before reaching your browser, providing a safe and enjoyable web experience. Peer-2-Peer and IM Applications Protection Filters against viruses that spread via instant messaging and file sharing software applications. Full E-mail Protection BitDefender runs on the POP3/SMTP protocol level, filtering incoming and outgoing e-mail messages, regardless of the e-mail client used (OutlookTM, Outlook ExpressTM, The Bat!TM, Netscape®, etc.), without any additional configuration. Antispyware BitDefender monitors and prevents potential spyware threats in real-time, before they can damage your system. By making use of a comprehensive database of spyware signatures, it will keep your computer spyware-free. Real-Time Antispyware BitDefender monitors dozens of potential “hotspots” in your system where spyware might act, and also checks any changes made to your system and software. Known spyware threats are also blocked in real-time. Spyware Scanning and Cleaning BitDefender can scan your entire system, or just part of it, for known spyware threats. The scan uses a constantly updated spyware signature database. NEW Privacy Protection The privacy guard monitors HTTP (web) and SMTP (mail) traffic flowing out of your computer for what might be personal information –such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers and other user-defined strings (e.g. bits of passwords). Anti-Dialer A configurable anti-dialer prevents malicious applications from running up a huge telephone bill at your expense. Cookie Control The antispyware component filters incoming and outgoing cookie type files, keeping your identity and preferences confidential when you’re browsing the Internet. Active Content Control Proactively blocks any potentially malicious application such as: ActiveX, Java Applets or Java Scripts type codes. More Features IMPROVED Deployment and Use A setup wizard starts immediately after installation, helping users select the most appropriate update settings, implementing a scanning schedule and providing a quick path to the registration and activation of the product. IMPROVED User Experience BitDefender has redesigned the user experience, placing emphasis on ease of use and clutter avoidance. As a result, many BitDefender v10 modules require significantly less user interaction, through the convenient use of automation and machine learning. Hourly Updates Your copy of BitDefender will be updated 24 times a day over the Internet, directly or through a Proxy Server. The product is able to repair itself, if necessary, by downloading the damaged or missing files from BitDefender servers. 24/7 Support Offered online by qualified support representatives and by accessing an online database with answers to Frequently Asked Questions. System Requirements Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit 800 MHz processor or higher 512 MB RAM (1GB recommended) Minimum 60 MB available hard disk space Microsoft Windows 98 SE / NT-SP6 / Me / 2000 / XP 32-bit Pentium II 350 MHz processor or higher 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended) Minimum 60 MB available hard disk space Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher