The free version of Bitdefender Antivirus software is an effective method of protecting your PC, including one running Windows 8. This basic utility has everything you need.
One of the most noticeable pluses of this app is how small and unobtrusive it is. It works in the background. Its window takes up very little space on your desktop. The app makes no noticeable change in the speed of your system.
Though free, it doesn’t annoy the user with free commercials or nagging messages to upgrade.
Another feature Bitdefender Antivirus Free has which is much appreciated, especially by non-techies, is the fact that it requires no configuration work on the part of the person installing it. It does allow the user to turn off its automated background scan but a person would seldom want to this. This ability is definitely one of its best points.
These are some of the problems that the free version of Bitdefender Antivirus will handle:
• Phishing
• Viruses
• Trojans
• Rootkits
• Spyware
• Malicious software
Users who have a PC that is already badly affected by malware have reported problems installing the software. If they need tech support to get the job done, they can only reach tech support through email. This can slow down your initial efforts.
It has been highly rated by PC Magazine, Softpedia and Brothersoft.
