Bitdefender total security was easy to download. Since I have been using, I have not received warning signing that I had viruses or to update drivers, etc. This product has corrected all of those issues.

Bitdefender is the real deal. I have used several anti-virus programs over the years and have to say this one is up there with the best. The User interface is modern yet simple to use. I have this on a few laptops and what stands out is that Bitdefender isn’t a strain on system resources when running in the background. I am able to move without any problem from app to app and page to page on the Internet with no discernable or perceived lag on the OS. The Home page or dash board has the most used protection features on it and allows the user to customize the page with their own protection features they may use often. You’re able to manage the firewall, Passwords, spam, and vulnerabilities with ease. Bitdefender can also be loaded on mobile devices as well. This antivirus program checks all of the boxes and then some. I would have no problem recommending it to my friends and family.

---SETUP--- The setup for Bitfender Total Security 2019 was easy. You go to a website and create an account with them (I already had one), enter your activation code, and the download begins after that. ---FEATURES--- The key features of this anti-virus program are that it has a small file size, won’t slow down your computer, and can prevent attacks from happening. There’s also a child protection safe-guard that can help you, as a parent, monitor what websites your child accesses or tries to access. This particular version also covers 5 devices, including PCs, Macs, or mobiles. ---PERFORMANCE--- The performance of this anti-virus program was relatively quick. I scanned 4 TBs worth of information in about 1 hour. No threats were found. I currently have this software installed on my gaming computer (PC), my work computer (PC laptop), and my Mac Book Pro, which I use for video editing. Since the installation, I haven’t noticed any slowdown of any of my devices and they work just as efficient as before the installation. No threats have been found for over a year, since I previously also had the 2018 version. ---EXPECTATIONS--- The product meets my expectations. The installation is quick and simple. I really do like the autopilot mode, which allows you to install the software and then it takes over for you so that you won’t worry about anything. It will occasionally ask for your input on certain actions, but they don’t interfere with your system. One thing that I noticed was that the Mac version seems more limited than the PC versions. Additionally, I had the 2018 version installed and it wouldn’t expire until 180 more days. After entering the code for the 2019 update, instead of adding days to my 180, it reset my time to 365, effectively causing me to lose a little under a half a year’s worth of a subscription. That’s something to be aware of if you are planning to buy before your previous subscription is up. ---VALUE--- The price for the software in terms of value is very good, seeing as how you can protect up to 5 devices. ---APPROVAL--- I highly recommend this product for people who want to feel their computer is safe without dealing with too much hassle.

If you need an application to try and protect you from nearly every type of malicious computer product out there, with zero technical know how, then Bitdefender Total Security 2019 is for you. However, if you work with uncommon programs or like to maintain technical control of your system, I’d avoid this one. Bitdefender Total Security takes the word “total” pretty literal. Ranging from standard anti-virus and anti-malware to file and password control. There is no doubt that my computer felt safer with it installed. However, it also felt like I lost all say so in the matter. Even when a specific program was triggered and put into the quarantine, if you restore it the file is automatically added to the exception list. Then the malware triggers, with no exception or the advanced threat triggers, again with no exception other than to turn those features completely off. Defeating the purpose behind them. The same goes for having it installed on an android phone. One application has triggered the Malware Scanner, again because it is an uncommon application, but there is no way to exclude it. So, it sits there with an issue warning at all times. The phone application does allow for multiple protection features, such as malware scanner, web protection, app lock and anti-theft. Some of the features require them to be enabled and it will remind you about them pretty regularly if you don’t have them enabled. Just like nearly every time I access the web, I get the VPN notification. The app lock feature adds a second layer of protection, for example, if someone gets your phone while it is unlocked, they can now read your messages or wreak havoc on other accounts that trust your phone. Though the app lock feature keeps them from doing anything in the application, it is slightly delayed, so anything that was already displayed can be seen for a split second. If you have the lock mode set for “Lock every time” it is the most secure, but highly obnoxious when you are just using your phone and switching between apps as you have to scan your finger or PIN every time it is brought to the front, again. Using it as fingerprint was the easiest, but found that it caused issues with other programs that use fingerprint to unlock as that split second delay caused interruption for the other application. If you haven’t been to a site called haveibeenpwned, then you probably haven’t seen your emails that have possibly been compromised in online leaks. Bitdefender uses similar information that is on that site to help you track account privacy. However, they only provide the site name and a date, give no further details, are missing several and show some as repeats. Bottom line is that Bitdefender Total Security is great for keeping my parents and kids devices safe, as I don’t want them changing anything while avoiding any malicious content. If you desire more technical control or work with non-standard applications, this one is a bit difficult to work with.

I have had a few experiences with different internet security services. I am very impressed with Bitdefender Total Security 2019 subscription. The Bitdefender has one of the best protection features. One of the features that I like is the Vulnerability setting which reminds you to change passwords. So far, it has a done an excellent job with its antivirus, firewall, saves files which protect access to valuable documents, and anti-spam online threat prevention. The advanced threat defense features are one of the modules which are most of the interest because it is the behavioral blocking component. The ransomware remediation feature automatically restores if there are any encrypted files. All these modules make Bitdefender Total Security 2019 the best multi-layer defense for any computer. The included VPN makes this product a plus to have due to the recent repeal of the net neutrality regulation. The subscription allows installation for up to five devices. My laptop performs better, and I feel more secure when I go online. Overall, I am satisfied with my new total security software.