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Autopilot
Autopilot provides a hassle-free experience by making optimal security-related decisions without input from you. This means no pop-ups, no alerts, nothing to configure.
Scan Dispatcher
The Scan Dispatcher finds and uses time-slices when system resource usage falls below a certain threshold to perform recurring scans of your entire system. This way BitDefender does not interfere with user-initiated actions and does not impact system responsiveness.
Rescue Mode
If e-threats, such as rootkits, cannot be removed from within the Windows operating system, the computer is re-booted in Rescue mode a trusted environment which is then used for cleanup and restoration.
Online Backup
The updated Online Backup monitors your important files and instantly backs them up to a secure remote server whenever a change is detected. BitDefender Total Security comes with 2GB of free storage.
Streamlined installation
BitDefender 2012 easily installs with just a few clicks, and in half the time required by the previous version.
Antivirus
Protects against viruses and other malware using industry-leading technology.
Link Filter
Flags malware and phishing attempts in search results.
Antiphishing
Blocks websites supporting various scams or credit card phishing attempts.
Antispam
Stops unwanted e-mail from reaching your Inbox.
Firewall
Secures your Internet connection wherever you are.
Chat Encryption
Keeps your conversations private on Yahoo! and MSN Messenger.
File Encryption
Locks up confidential files in an encrypted vault.
Testing guidelines: (TestingGuidelines.pdf)
Known issues:
  • Search Advisor may fail in scanning some links and an orange status will appear.
  • Chat encryption does not work on MSN Messenger.
  • If you add an existing File Vault form in Main View-> Settings->Encryption, the Vault list will not be refreshed.
  • If the http scan settings are changed from Main View->Settings->Antivirus while a web browser is opened, the mirror http scan settings from the BitDefender toolbar won't be refreshed until the opened web page is refreshed.
  • Even if the update wasn't performed for several days, in 'View All Issues' the status is displayed in hours.
  • Event Details are sometimes loaded with a delay or not loaded at all.
  • The Help button (question mark button) doesn't do anything if pressed while the BitDefender Main View is Events or Settings mode.
  • Virtualized Browser does not work under Windows Vista and Windows XP.
  • Virtualized Browser does not work for Internet Explorer 9.
  • The Rescue Mode boot option is not automatically selected in the Windows Boot Manager when the Rescue Mode option is selected from Main View-> Antivirus Pad.
  • "Paranoid Mode" option from Main View-> Settings->Firewall->Advanced is grayed out.
  • Descriptions for On-access scanning levels are not accurate.
  • IDS feature is disabled.
  • Email scanning on Thunder Bird email client is not working if the email client is installed after BitDefender 2012.
  • BitDefender SSL certificates are seen as invalid in Opera Web Browser.
  • The Remote Change Password task from Network Map doesn't work.
  • If a Computer is set as Client in Network Map, the options from the BitDefender Main View Network Map pad dropdown are not shown.
  • The 'Show only groups above a size' option in Tune-Up Settings doesn't work.
System Requirements:
    Minimal system requirements:
  • Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 , Vista (SP2), Microsoft Windows 7 (SP1)
  • CPU: 800MHz processor
  • Memory (RAM): 1 GB
  • Available free hard disk space: 1.8 GB free space (at least 800 MB on system drive)

  • Recommended system requirements:
  • Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 , Vista (SP2), Microsoft Windows 7 (SP1)
  • CPU: Intel CORE Duo (1.66 GHz) or equivalent processor
  • Memory (RAM): 1 GB (Microsoft Windows XP), 1.5 GB (Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7)
  • Available free hard disk space: 2.8 GB free space (at least 800 MB on system drive)

  • Software requirements:
  • Internet Explorer 7 and higher
  • Yahoo Messenger 8.1 and higher
  • Firefox 3.6 and higher
  • Thunderbird 3.0.4
  • Outlook 2007, 2010
  • Outlook Express and Windows Mail on x86
  • .Net framework 3.0