Product Description

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #625 in Software
• Brand: Bullguard
• Released on: 2008-01-21
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows XP
• Dimensions: 1.08 pounds

Paul Lester, www.pcadvisor.co.uk, 29th November 2007
We think this would be an excellent security solution for any level of home user.

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We think this would be an excellent security solution for any level of home user

Manufacturer's Description
BullGuard Internet Security 8.0, the product which established BullGuard's reputation internationally, is now in its 8.0 incarnation. Designed for the home-user and small-business with a 3-PC licence as standard, the award-winning BullGuard Flagship product contains Antivirus, Antispyware, Firewall, Spamfilter, Backup and Support through a single user-interface.

ANTIVIRUS - Filters all possible virus access ways including attached storage units, internet downloads and network drives. It provides: E-MAIL PROTECTION - screens e-mails before they enter your inbox; ON ACCESS SCANNING - checks for viruses every time you access a file; SECURE HARD DRIVES - scans your hard drive for viruses and malware; and CONTINUOUS UPDATES - operates with the highest update frequency on the market.

ANTISPYWARE - Locates and removes all known spyware and adware. It gives: PRIVACY PROTECTION - searches and cleans files, registry keys and cookies ensuring that your privacy is protected; CONTINUOUS UPDATES - round-the-clock updating of the database; REMOVAL ASSISTANCE - detailed reports guide you through the removal of already infected files.

FIREWALL - Protects your PC from unauthorized access. It provides: CONNECTION CONTROL - gives you full control of your Internet connection; CUSTOMISE SETTINGS - advanced users can make their own firewall settings; COMPLETE SECURITY - detects all types of hacker attacks and protects all types of network connectivity.

SPAMFILTER - Keeps your inbox clean. It includes: EVER INCREASING ACCURACY - database continuously updated with input from users worldwide; INDIVIDUAL TRAINING - makes local black lists and white lists with the help of a step-by-step wizard; E-MAIL BLOCKING - allows users to ban individual e-mail addresses or complete domains; ANTI-PHISING - the most comprehensive phishing protection on the market; E-MAIL CLIENT INTEGRATION - full integration with Thunderbird, Outlook and Outlook Express.

BACKUP - Supports backups to the 5 Gb online backup drive included and to local media. It includes: SET AND FORGET - schedule your backups using a step-by-step wizard; SECURE WEB ACCESS - files in the Online Backup Drive can be accessed from any computer connected to the internet; SILENT BACKUP - backups take place regularly and without disturbing the user; SECURE TRANSFER AND STORAGE - files are encrypted during the transfer to online drive and during storage, assuring your privacy; SMART TRANSFER - files are uploaded to the online drive in compressed form and only file changes are uploaded, ensuring minimal use of resources; INDIVIDUAL E-MAIL BACKUP - a new way of securing your emails, which are no longer backed up as part of email archives, but as individual items.

SUPPORT - Assistance to all security related questions. It gives: SUPPORT 24/7 - round the clock personal assistance; EASILY ACCESSIBLE - BullGuard support is available directly from the Bullguard application; REMOTE ACCESS - users can grant supporters temporary access to their computers, allowing supporters to solve problems for them; FULL VISTA INTAGRATION - the online drive is directly accessible through the explorer function of Windows operating systems; FAST RESPONSE - the fastest e-mail response time on the market: 1 hour.

Customer Reviews

Windows Vista came to a standstill
It works really well with Windows XP, but as soon as I installed it on my new Windows Vista PC, nothing worked anymore. The whole computer freezes up. Upon restarting the computer and uninstalling Bullguard Version 8 (previous versions did not work with Vista at all I believe) computer works fine again. Tried this several times and decided to look for a different Virus Package.Did a search on the internet to see if anyone else had a problem and it seems I am not alone!

Much better than v. 7
Version 8 of Bullguard is even better than the previous, it is more informative than the previous program, and with more online backup space it is also more useful. The main advantage of bullguard is the customer support which is much better than Norton & McAfee - it only takes one hour to get a reply compared to 24 hours from most other suppliers.

The Perfect Guard Dog For Your PC
Having put the safety of my PCs in the hands of Norton for some years I was intrigued to find out how Bullguard would compare.

I am currently running XP as my operating system and have two computers a Desktop PC and a Laptop and this is where the software scores it's first points. A single purchase of Bullguard 8.0 offers a licence for the user to protect up to 3 computers.

Installation was quick and easy and once installed the interface is simple, clear and looks every bit as professional, (if not more so), than other high end anti virus packages.

You are presented with a welcome pane with a series of icons running down the left hand side, these are;

Main
Antivirus
Antispyware
Firewall
Spamfilter
Backup
Support
Across the top of the pain are 3 tabs;
Overview
Account
Settings
Everything does exactly what it says on the tab and it's as simple as that.

Features
Bullguard offers Automatic Updates and on default settings this occurs every time you connect to the internet and informs you with a small pop up in the task bar.

Virus alerts will pop up every time a virus tries to attack your PC and informs you of exactly what the virus was. The software offers an option for you to disable the pop up and Bullguard will continue to work without disturbing you.

Bullguards Firewall Settings allow you to be notified everytime an application tries to access the internet (helpful for detcting Trojans. In the Firewall Rules you can easily teach Bullguard what applications are allowed to access the internet without being challenged.

The antivirus and antispyware is constantly working without seeming to effect my computers performances and while there is not much comparison to be made between Bullguard and it's competitors here, I have noticed a vast reduction in unwanted emails already.
Where the antivirus really shone for me was when I attempted a full system scan. I ran one of these soon after intstalling the programme and Bullguard found 6 infected files including 2 trojans lurking on my laptop. The infected files were quarantined and then disposed of.

It's also worth noting that a full system scan with Bullguard took only 43 minutes where my previuos antivirus took anywhere in the region of 2 -3 hours!!!

This package also comes with 5GB of online drive space for backing up essential files in case of theft or damage to your PC. The backing up of files takes place on default settings whilst your PC is standing idle.Options do exist to change the timing of this and additionally iles can be backed up manually.

Online back up is fuly encrypted and flies can be accessed by you from any PC via your Bullguard account. The 5GB space is also upgradable to whatever size you need.

Bullguard also offers 24 hour support both online and on the phone and though I have had no problems yet I called them with a pretendin to have a problem and they offered advice quickly and concisely in terms I understood.

Bullguard also offer a monthly enewsletter offering interesting articles and news of any current online threats and scams.

I have been very impressed with Bullguard so far. Since the removal of my previous software and the installation of Bullguard I have notice better internet performance bot on connection and refresh times.
Bullguards pop up system only occurs when it needs to and does not have the result of completely freezing up my system.

I consider this package to be great value for money and an excellent alternative to any of the other high end packages and I sleep easier at night nowing the dog is protecting my PC's


Whose a good boy then.