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This is a convenient, all-in-one PC-security solution that covers all current intrusion ‘entry points’, including viruses, rootkits and all sorts of malware. It is simple to set up, configure and use, making it ideal for private users and small companies alike.
By now, we all know the importance of protecting one’s PC from viruses and other digital threats. Suffice it to say, if you don’t already have antivirus and Internet security software, you’d do well to start shopping for it now. So, let’s take a look at one possible option...
Panda Internet Security may be unfamiliar to many, as it is relatively new to the market. This doesn’t, however, mean that the product is necessarily inferior. The software developers behind it are experienced programmers, and, if anything, the company is under more pressure to impress, which this product does. For starters, I was most impressed, after installing it, to find how it wanted to carry out its first scan.
Instead of the usual scan from within Windows, Panda is able to boot up into a Linux-based environment off its CD. In this manner, it is able to bypass any existing infection that may be present, as it is not even invoking the regular operating system.
Once fully installed, the program operates in much the same way as any other commercially available antivirus and security application. It resides in the System Tray, and can be summoned for configuration or for on-demand scanning. When left alone, it protects your computer in the background.
The protection includes antivirus, a built-in firewall, e-mail scanner, spam blocking, identity protection, antiphishing, anti-spyware and protection from rootkits. Therefore, overall this is a comprehensive solution, and is much better than traditional antivirus systems.
The interface is quite user friendly, and while simple and intuitive enough to use, it also includes features aimed at more experienced users who may want finer control over and reporting of ongoing activities. However, in this regard, configuring the firewall is not easy, and certain customisations simply don’t appear to be available.
On the upside, though, the firewall isn’t ‘noisy’: it doesn’t constantly pop up with alerts, interrupting the user at every turn as some firewall programs tend to do until they are fine-tuned. Updates, of course, are also automatic and usertransparent. An interesting additional feature is a basic suite of tune-up and optimisation functions, such as backup and defragmentation facilities, though in all honesty, these don’t really offer anything that Windows doesn’t already provide.
One of this package’s best features is the fact that it includes licences for three computers. This means that most households’ needs would be covered with a single copy. This also makes this product relevant to small businesses.
By now, we all know the importance of protecting one’s PC from viruses and other digital threats. Suffice it to say, if you don’t already have antivirus and Internet security software, you’d do well to start shopping for it now. So, let’s take a look at one possible option...
Panda Internet Security may be unfamiliar to many, as it is relatively new to the market. This doesn’t, however, mean that the product is necessarily inferior. The software developers behind it are experienced programmers, and, if anything, the company is under more pressure to impress, which this product does. For starters, I was most impressed, after installing it, to find how it wanted to carry out its first scan.
Instead of the usual scan from within Windows, Panda is able to boot up into a Linux-based environment off its CD. In this manner, it is able to bypass any existing infection that may be present, as it is not even invoking the regular operating system.
Once fully installed, the program operates in much the same way as any other commercially available antivirus and security application. It resides in the System Tray, and can be summoned for configuration or for on-demand scanning. When left alone, it protects your computer in the background.
The protection includes antivirus, a built-in firewall, e-mail scanner, spam blocking, identity protection, antiphishing, anti-spyware and protection from rootkits. Therefore, overall this is a comprehensive solution, and is much better than traditional antivirus systems.
The interface is quite user friendly, and while simple and intuitive enough to use, it also includes features aimed at more experienced users who may want finer control over and reporting of ongoing activities. However, in this regard, configuring the firewall is not easy, and certain customisations simply don’t appear to be available.
On the upside, though, the firewall isn’t ‘noisy’: it doesn’t constantly pop up with alerts, interrupting the user at every turn as some firewall programs tend to do until they are fine-tuned. Updates, of course, are also automatic and usertransparent. An interesting additional feature is a basic suite of tune-up and optimisation functions, such as backup and defragmentation facilities, though in all honesty, these don’t really offer anything that Windows doesn’t already provide.
One of this package’s best features is the fact that it includes licences for three computers. This means that most households’ needs would be covered with a single copy. This also makes this product relevant to small businesses.