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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2012 [1 PC for 1 Year] $3.95 for Next 24 hours

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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2012 [1 PC for 1 Year] $3.95 for Next 24 hours
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cryptowiz on 02/01/2012 - 16:08 giveaway.downloadcrew.com (425 clicks)
Last edited 03/01/2012 - 20:46

If you are looking to replace your existing antivirus program or you just got a PC for Christmas and the 90 day antivirus trialware is not to your liking then consider this. The full version of Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2012 is on sale for the next 24 hours for just $3.95 (it's currently selling on Bitdefender's Australian site for $44.95).

From the site:

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2012 is a powerful, accurate and highly configurable antivirus tool that delivers everything you need to keep your PC malware-free.

The core antivirus engine is constantly scanning all your internet, email and instant messaging traffic, for instance, detecting and blocking known threats before they're able to install. Two additional proactive technologies are used to uncover brand new threats, while keeping false alarms to a minimum. And the results are so good that independent testing labs AV-Comparatives awarded the program their highest Advanced+ rating in the May 2010 Retrospective/ Proactive test.

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  • Ashlea on 02/01/2012 - 16:14
    -5

    http://free.avg.com/au-en/homepage

  • Chris McMahon on 02/01/2012 - 16:19
    +5

    Microsoft Security Essentials.

    I used to use AVG free, but it's constant nagging to upgrade to the paid version gave me the shits. And on the plus side, MSE uses less system resources and AVG.

    • jv on 02/01/2012 - 17:01
      +1

      I've been using MSE since it was released and have not yet had any problems with malware or viruses…

    • Chris McMahon on 02/01/2012 - 19:21

      MSE uses less system resources and AVG.

      MSE uses less system resources than AVG.

    • Gnostikos on 03/01/2012 - 01:28

      Not sure why people keep recommending MSE, I'm assuming either because it's free or they're too lazy to do some in-depth reading:
      http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/latest_comparative/index
      Or they just like the fact there are virtually NO parameters to configure.

      MSE scores well below other freeware alternatives like Lavasoft's Ad-Aware, AVG, Avira Free and Avast Free.

      Me personally, I chose ESET for AV, MBAM for Spyware and Comodo for a Software Firewall. Couple that with a hardware firewall on a decent-brand router and you're bullet-proof.

      Everything else is just a placebo and a false sense of security and I've run the gamut of AV/Spyware/Firewall apps.
      More useful reading: http://www.matousec.com/projects/proactive-security-challeng…

  • KLoNe on 02/01/2012 - 16:24

    Nice find - thanks.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/01/2012 - 16:28
    +1

    This is a good deal but I have had Avast! installed for almost a year since the last freebie on OB and tweaked it how I want so I'll wait for a discounted purchase for that, paid versions do offer extras, sandbox and other automation that free versions don't and also nagging and ads is something I hate.

    MSE is fine but you have to wonder how efficient it could really be, if MS are aware of the issues why don't they patch the OS? Also it is becoming the most common so that means the most targeted too.

    • caulfieldguy on 02/01/2012 - 16:39

      Perhaps we should regard MS SE as an adjunct to the OS, so it is in fact an ongoing enhancement to the OS. Prefer that to the Apple route, where they pretend there are no vulnerabilities. Yeah, sure.

      And yep, no nagging, apart from when we start a PC which hasn't been used for a while and MS wants us to urgently update.

  • Vladdo on 02/01/2012 - 16:40

    I can't recommend Bitdefender enough, especially for $4/yr.. Yes, you can use AVG, Avast, MSE but for less than the price of a cup of coffee or slurpee, i'd rather have AV software that actually works and doesn't give me false positives.

    • jv on 02/01/2012 - 17:45
      +1

      and what makes you think Bitdefender is better than ALL of these?

      Just because they are free, does not make them worse…

      • Ashlea on 02/01/2012 - 18:58
        +1

        Exactly. Working in IT I have used every anti-virus under the sun and MSE & AVG are in the top 5, probably top 3.

  • figarow on 02/01/2012 - 17:34
    +1

    I have been using Avast Free Version for years but maybe i should be using Microsoft Security Essentials?

    • cryptowiz on 02/01/2012 - 17:52

      There's nothing wrong with the vast majority of AV software and certainly Microsoft Security Essentials is a good (free) product. It's also low on resources which is a good thing.

      Recent studies have shown that the main vectors for malware tend to be out-of-date versions of Flash, Java and Adobe Reader. People may keep their O/S up-to-date but neglect these apps.

      This is slightly off-topic (sorry Mod) but it's an interesting read…

      http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/tp/badsecurityhab…

  • Teddo on 02/01/2012 - 17:37

    does BitDefender put much drag on the CPU like AVG does? Have read its a very large installation. Maybe fine in quad core machines?

    Hows it compare to Eset's NOD?

    • cryptowiz on 02/01/2012 - 18:10

      As a longtime ESET NOD32 user myself I don't believe Bitdefender comes close to using as few resources as NOD32. It (Bitdefender) is a big installation but then it does have anti-phishing and privacy protection (as well as a few other things) built-in. These all come at the cost of using additional memory/CPU cycles. PC Mag gave it a good review.

      If you ensure your OS is always up-to-date with patches, if you make sure Flash/Java/Adobe Reader are always current, if you turn off AutoRun on USB and CD drives and you don't click stupid links in e-mails you are unlikely to get anything (also avoid the "dark side" of the web).

      In fact, the only virus I ever got came from a shrink-wrapped commercial (MindScape) game I bought in the mid-90's.

  • besmirched on 02/01/2012 - 18:09
    +2

    Ive been using BitDefender since the 2009 version which was a pretty good antivirus program. 2010 version used to occasionally crash but otherwise was usable.

    The 2012 version has made my internet experience miserable. Bitdefender 2012 is the biggest heap of crap I have installed onto my comp.

    http://forum.bitdefender.com/index.php?s=b65eeda564340f85138… for a catalogue of issues with this program.

    • xuqi on 02/01/2012 - 18:43

      Thanks for the info.

      Now, Please send me your log file, and I will analyze it for you! :D

      For everyone without a log file, please read their forums. The 2012 software seems to be lacking somewhat, so best do your homework, before buying the product.

  • IgnitionS15 on 02/01/2012 - 18:50

    i use trend micro it is heaps better

  • PissLUR on 02/01/2012 - 20:43
    +1

    I am using Bitdefender.. got it free from westpac..

    anyone who want an activation key for bitdefender can PM me.. i have 5 to give away

  • BluBoy on 02/01/2012 - 23:44

    If I am reading this right… I actually think you get 6 licenses for that price.

    See BitDefenders current promotion on their website:
    http://www.bitdefender.com/media/html/safeenvironment/?icid=…

    You must activate your purchased copy of Bitdefender in order to receive the FREE license keys. These will be e-mailed to you in maximum 48 hours.
    Please note: you need to register your product (by creating a MyBitdefender account).

    To receive your 5 Free Copies of Bitdefender, you must first activate your purchased Bitdefender license(s) between November 28 - February 29, 2012. Free product version/term will depend on which Bitdefender product was purchased.

    FREE licenses must be installed within 30 days after the installation of the purchased license. After 30 days, any uninstalled free licenses will become invalid.

    • BluBoy on 04/01/2012 - 22:18

      Bit late, but I can confirm that this came with:

      1 x 12 Month license
      5 x 6 Month licenses

      Pretty good deal. Was a massive download, but seems to be running well so far.

  • cycleri3 on 02/01/2012 - 23:50

    Not worth the money. MSE is still the best antivirus around and its free.

  • AncientWisdom on 03/01/2012 - 14:57

    Expired.

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