BitDefender 2010 Series: High Security Also For Windows 7-home

Security product line compatible to new Microsoft OS Holzwickede, October 29, 2009 – BitDefender announces that its 2010 product line now with Windows 7 compatible. It contains total security, Internet security and antivirus software. Close cooperation with Microsoft that ensured that the BitDefender Solutions reliably protect users of the new Microsoft operating system. Users who have a previous version of the current BitDefender products in use, can free upgrade to the 2010 products. The new features of BitDefender 2010 series include an optimized scanning performance, improved protection via Active virus control, as well as a lighter operation with individually selectable user profiles (E.g., gamers, parents etc.). The current suites contain extensions to the proactive protection against all Internet threats, without affecting the performance of the PC. Active virus control, for example, controlled in real time all running programs on malware activity: reaches a predefined threshold will the software classifies the respective program as harmful.

Our independent software vendor community thrives on innovation. It aims to support our partners in the development of future generations of software”, explains Ross Brown, Vice President of ISV and solutions partners of the worldwide partner group at Microsoft. The support of the current Microsoft operating systems provides decisive competitive advantages our partners and allows their customers to benefit from the latest technologies.” Vince Hwang, BitDefender Global Director product management, adds: working with Microsoft on the compatibility of our security solutions allows BitDefender to meet the changing needs of its customers and also to offer the maximum level of security to all users. The individually configurable user interface through usage profiles as well as the increased security and reliability through new and innovative features include the improvements of our suites as “Active virus control.” Windows 7 since October 22 in three editions (Home Premium, professional and ultimate) as a stand-alone product and available installed. The compatible BitDefender security solutions are available already on the market or under. About BitDefender BitDefender is software developer, one of the industry’s fastest and most efficient product lines internationally certified security software.

Since the founding of the company in 2001, BitDefender has set new standards in the field of proactive protection against threats from the Internet. Every day, BitDefender protects tens of millions of private and business customers around the world and gives them the good feeling that your digital life is safe. BitDefender sells its security solutions in more than 100 countries through a global VAD and reseller network. More detailed information about BitDefender and BitDefender products are available in the press centre online. In addition, BitDefender offers in English at Background information and current news in the daily fight against threats from the Internet. Press contact: BitDefender GmbH Robert-Bosch-str. 2 D-59439 Holzwickede contact person: Hans-Peter Lange PR Manager Tel.: + 49 (0) 2301 9184-330 fax: + 49 (0) 2301 9184-499 email: PR Agency: Sprengel & Partner GmbH nesting first race 3 D-56472 Nisterau contact: Fabian Sprengel Tel.: + 49 (0) 2661 91260-0 E-Mail: