March 2nd, 2012Fixes + features:
· On access settings don't return to previous settings after a rootkit scan;
· On access - no action is selected during an on demand scan task;
· Settings are not saved / are not available under On Access scanning Settings - > Modify;
· Antivirus scanner has encountered a problem - caused by AVC;
· The following boot-start or system-start driver failed to load: trufos;
· Spam rate is not refreshed after spam is detected;
· Change "Submit suspicious quarantined files for further analysis" text to mention that only suspicious files are sent;
· At every system restart I receive a "desktop.ini" open file;
· Radio streams are blocked in some players;
· Search Adviser should work for Ask and AOL;
· Stockhouse's stockstream is blocked;
· TDAmeritrade Streamer is blocked;
· "Anytime & Anywhere" or other IP camera is blocked;
· Some internal bug fixes;
May 20th, 2011Autopilot:
· Autopilot provides a hassle-free experience by making optimal security-related decisions without input from you. This means no pop-ups, no alerts, nothing to configure.
Scan Dispatcher:
· The Scan Dispatcher finds and uses time-slices when system resource usage falls below a certain threshold to perform recurring scans of your entire system. This way BitDefender does not interfere with user-initiated actions and does not impact system responsiveness.
Rescue Mode:
· If e-threats, such as rootkits, cannot be removed from within the Windows operating system, the computer is re-booted in Rescue mode a trusted environment which is then used for cleanup and restoration.
Online Backup:
· The updated Online Backup monitors your important files and instantly backs them up to a secure remote server whenever a change is detected. BitDefender Total Security comes with 2GB of free storage.
Streamlined installation:
· BitDefender 2012 easily installs with just a few clicks, and in half the time required by the previous version.
Integrated Cloud services:
· The real-time, global interchange of data between BitDefender servers in the cloud and BitDefender 2012 products ensures that emerging e-threats, such as virus outbreaks and major spam waves, are dealt with swiftly.
Social Networking protection:
· BitDefender prevents social-networking specific e-threats by scanning the links you receive from your Facebook and Twitter friends, monitoring your privacy settings, and much more.
File Sync:
· Using Safebox, you can easily synchronize files between your PCs (such as your desktop and laptop). Changes made on one system are automatically applied to the other systems.
Flexible interface:
· Drag and drop modules to get quick access to the actions you perform most often directly from the main window.
August 17th, 2010Quick Scan:
· The new Quick Scan uses in-the-cloud technology for better detection and improved response time to new and unknown viruses.
Search Advisor:
· BitDefender 2011 provides safety ratings for search results and warnings about visited websites that may contain spyware or other malware.
Video Tutorials:
· Get instant support and viewing of video tutorials that take you step by step through the actions required to configure BitDefender.
Performance Optimizer:
· Detect which applications are slowing down the PC and suggests corrective actions to improve the performance.
Dashboard Shortcuts:
· All BitDefender 2011 products enable users with specific needs—like parents and gamers—to create their own dashboard and shortcuts to frequently-used functions.
Smart Help:
· BitDefender now includes a series of personalized suggestions, warnings, and safeguards that are relevant to the recent activity performed by the user.
Improved Parental Control:
· Parents have remote access to review children's online activity and change parental control settings.
June 5th, 2010· New! Redesigned and streamlined installation. You install and configure BitDefender 2011 in one step without having to reboot your PC. It detects viruses before installing BitDefender and cleans your computer to ensure optimal usage from install time.
· New! Search Advisor warns you about unsafe pages displayed in search results by checking each URL against the BitDefender online URL database.
· New! Firewall Troubleshoot Wizard guides users and solves most common problems related to internet, printer or remote office (VPN) connectivity.
· New! Performance Optimizer shows which applications are slowing down the PC and suggests corrective actions. The Optimizer includes memory and CPU usage gauges that show the last 60 minutes activity for each application running on your PC.
· New! The protection level adapts to the processing power of your computer by adjusting settings to match the available memory and CPU type. This allows the user to fully be protected without slowing down the computer.
· New! Basic and intermediate users can customize the dashboard by adding shortcuts to their favorite sections or actions.
· Improved! Smart Schedule provides maximum performance with system load analysis so tasks like on-demand scanning are suspended, to free-up resources for other processes, such as a media player or games.
· Improved! Improved usability with typical (easy) vs custom tune-up options.
· Improved! Select the interface that best matches your security needs and knowledge. Basic, Intermediate, and Expert users can select the interface that best suits their needs. Most sections of the product have been redesigned to support basic and intermediate users.
August 17th, 2009· 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.
June 17th, 2008· Online Backup: you can back up sensitive data online to keep it safe in case of unfortunate events such as computer theft or hard drive failure. This beta release will include Online Backup for Windows 32b systems, but beta 2 will include this feature in both 32b and 64b installation kits.
· Increased privacy protection through Instant Messaging Encryption: you can make sure that no one eavesdrops on the instant messaging traffic between your PC and another machine on which BitDefender is installed. BitDefender Total Security 2009 supports Yahoo! Messenger 8.1 and Windows Live Messenger 8.5.
· Increased Storage Protection with File Vault: you can securely store personal information or sensitive files on your computer, making them invulnerable to theft or to a security breach.
· More control via home network management: you can manage the security of your home network from a single location. This allows you to remotely configure the BitDefender software from other computers in the network and to schedule and run tasks such as scans, tune-up and update.
· Other Improvements: an improved Gamer mode, a Laptop mode, increased performance with lower resources consumption, enhanced usability, and firewall (IDS and IPv6 support) support.
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