Vulnerability scans verify the operating system for weak points by looking into critical Windows updates, application updates, weak passwords, and media autorun. The antispam module filters emails in clients using the POP3 protocol, in order to weed out dangerous or unwanted messages. Just like in the 2014 version, this new edition contains Rescue Mode, a feature that should be used in critical scenarios when the computer can no longer boot properly due to virus malware infiltration. They can be set to run with low priority, minimize the scan wizard to the system tray, as well as to shut down the PC, close the scan window or just show the summary window if no threats are found. These settings are also applicable to scheduled scan tasks.Ĭustom scans can be scheduled and created by specifying the exact files, directories and drives to verify, along with the severity level to favor either resources consumption or speed. boot sectors, memory, registry, cookies, rootkits). delete old content). Additional scan options focus on the file types to take into account (all, only programs, archives) and types of objects to target (e.g. When it comes to scan configuration, it is possible to adjust the on-access scanning and active virus control levels (permissive, normal, aggressive), create exclusions (files, CD/DVD and USB devices, mapped network drives) and personalize quarantine settings (e.g. If disabled, it is possible to select an ideal profile based on the type of activity: standard, work, game or movie.ĭifferent scan modes and advanced settingsīitdefender implements six layers of protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits, adware, spyware, and other types of malware: antivirus, vulnerability scans, anti-spam, firewall, web protection, and intrusion detection.Ĭomputer scans can be performed quickly to look into the usual hiding places of the system, such as Program Files and the Windows directory.
The autopilot mode can be activated with one click to apply optimized settings and let the application handle any threats automatically, thus letting users proceed with their usual PC activities.
The largest three buttons in the main menu provide access to the protection and privacy modules along with tools, while four lesser buttons enable users to quickly perform a scan, check for virus definition updates, optimize the disk by resolving junk files, invalid registry keys and privacy issues, as well as navigate the Internet via Safepay, Bitdefender's proprietary web browser which ensures secure online transactions. However, the buttons are flatter now and some elements have been removed to make the look cleaner overall. Although it is not mentioned anywhere in the installer, the tool integrates a couple of entries into the Windows Explorer context menu, in order to quickly scan and shred files, folders and drives.Īs far as the interface is concerned, Bitdefender preserves the same dark and green theme. It is speedy and customizable in terms of installation directory and proxy settings. The setup procedure is similar to the one in the previous edition.
NOTE: Bitdefender Internet Security 2015 was tested on 64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro.
We had the opportunity to take a look at the new product a bit early and evaluate it for ourselves. The developer has just released the 2015 version of the antivirus application, bringing in new features and improvements concerning usability. Four months ago we reviewed Bitdefender Internet Security 2014.