No Bull! BullGuard Internet Security 9.0 Shines

There are so many antimalware products in the market place, that I find it virtually impossible to keep track of them all. So when I was asked recently, to take a look at BullGuard Internet Security, my first though was – WHO?

After taking a closer look, I’m glad I did. With 10 million users BullGuard Internet Security is no newcomer to the antimalware market. And, it shows. BullGuard offers a well though out, and highly functional suite of antimalware tools – including a built-in Firewall.

BullGuard has taken a page out of my own book when they say “We don’t confuse our customers with functionality and information they don’t need, or questions they can’t answer …… you don’t really care how it works, you just want to know that it does work, and then leave the technical stuff to us”. Hmm, an antimalware company that finally gets it!

Installation:

Surprisingly, given the large number of built-in features, the installation process was relatively fast and efficient.

Setup:

Bullguard Internet Security’s wizard driven setup is easy to follow, making setup a breeze.

User Interface:

Each of the suite’s components is arranged in an inline button configuration, as the following screen captures illustrate. Pushing a button gives access to a familiar tab based interface – easy, straight forward, and efficient.

Fast facts:

Antivirus: Give computer viruses like Trojans and worms no chance.

Antispyware: Protect yourself from identity theft and online fraud. Protect your computer from unwanted intruders like hackers.

Antiphishing: Get web pages and e-mails authenticated, so you can surf, shop, and bank safely online.

Spamfilter: Keep your inbox clean from junk mail and phishing attempts.

Firewall – Protect your PC from unwanted intruders like hackers.

Backup: Includes 5 GB online backup for your valued files, photos and music.

Support: Free 24/7 support when you need it.

User-friendliness: User interface and installation so easy, anyone can use it.

Game Mode: Fast but safe game fun with minimal resource consumption.

Instant Message Protection: Interact and exchange files over IM programs like MSN, Yahoo and Skype.

Available Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese.

System requirements: Windows 7, Vista, XP (SP2)

Download a 60 day trial at: BullGuard

Download size: 106 MB

Purchase price: $59.95 USD (3-PC license).

If ease of use is a primary consideration, take advantage of the generous 60 day trial period, and give yourself some time to determine if BullGuard Internet Security is right for you.

Update: Mike, has just advised that a 6 month trial for Version 8.5 – a single user; is available here.

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