About the Shield Deluxe 2009

The Shield Deluxe 2009 provides superior Proactive Protection from Viruses, Spyware, and other e-Threats ... that won't slow your PC down!

The Shield Deluxe 2009, powered by BitDefender award winning Antivirus engine, provides advanced proactive protection against viruses, spyware, phishing attacks and identity theft. Stay one step ahead of the latest e-Threats while maintaining superior performance that keeps your PC running smoothly. The Shield Deluxe is simple to install and set up, while offering advanced users a range of versatile settings for fine-tuning the program.

Simplicity and convenience. The Shield Deluxe 2009 is installed and set up in a matter of minutes, while the context-sensitive help function helps users quickly understand the finer points of the program's capabilities. Moreover, the program regularly notifies users of its current protection status and gives recommendations for dealing with virus epidemics and potential threats.

Key Features
Protects from viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, adware Scans files, email, and internet traffic Protects Instant Messengers Protects From Unknown Threats Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities Disables links to malware sites / phishing sites Blocks all types of keyloggers Automatic Hourly Database Updates Free Technical Support

Confidently download, share and open files from friends, family, co-workers - and even total strangers!
Improved: Scans all web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic for viruses and spyware, in real-time Proactively protects against new virus outbreaks using advanced heuristics Protect your identity: shop, bank, listen, watch privately and securely Blocks attempted identity theft (phishing) Improved: Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, web or instant messaging Guard your conversations with top-of-the line encryption NEW: Instant Messaging Encryption Play safe, play seamlessly! Improved: Reduces the system load and avoids requesting user interaction during games Get fine-tuned performance from your computer! Uses few system resources NEW: Laptop mode prolongs battery life Improved: Scans all web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic for viruses and spyware, in real-time Proactively protects against new virus outbreaks using advanced heuristics

NEW: Family network protection Manage the security of your home network from a single location. The Shield Deluxe software from other computers in the network can be remotely configured, while tasks such as scans, backups tune-ups and updates can be run on-demand or scheduled to run during off-hours.

Hassle - Free Hourly Updates Hourly updates ensure that you are protected against the latest threats without pushing a button. Lost program files are not a problem either. In the rare event of file damage due to PC problems, The Shield Deluxe automatically repairs and updates itself.