Overview of Panda AntiVirus

panda antivirus plus firewall box shotPanda AntiVirus is well-known software that has been around for several years. It was created by Panda Security, a leading provider of technological security. Panda AntiVirus provides its users with security against virus, spyware, and adware threats. Along with this, it protects networks from foreign invaders and hackers.

Panda AntiVirus can be found in numerous forms. For home users, there is the Panda AntiVirus software with optional firewall security. For business and enterprises, Panda AntiVirus software enables global protection of the entire business network from a single computer console. Additionally, the business form of the software also provides extensive protection against malware and the capability to monitor security issues from an administrator status.

Panda AntiVirus for home users costs (at the time this fact sheet was written) $39.95 with an optional $10.00 firewall, for a total of $49.95. This can be installed on up to three different systems and these prices are for 1 year of their service. However, this price can vary from one vendor to another. For businesses the price varies depending on the number of licenses purchased and for the length of time they are purchased.

Usability

The software is easy to use for beginners and yet it provides many features for the expert users.
Panda AntiVirus software scans the system at a rapid rate while only using a minimal amount of the system process speed.

Help/Support

The Panda website provides a troubleshooter which a database of help files along with email support. Email support is free so long as you are a registered user of the software.

System Requirements:

Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista
300 MHz processor or better

Product Features

  • Panda automatically detects virus, spyware, and adware threats.
  • The software provides protection from viruses gained from browsing the internet, downloading files, and opening unsafe emails.
  • The Firewall prevents unauthorized access to your systems, which try to exploit your computer and your information.
  • AntiPhishing software that protects users from websites and emails that are cons or scams.
  • Unique to Panda AntiVirus is the TruPrevent feature which stops a virus from affecting a computer at a global level.
  • Panda also offers an AntiRootKit that prevents users from downloading unsafe files that may seem legitimate.
  • Automatic updates for the length of time specified by the license purchased for the product.
  • Free online Active Scan feature to test the Panda AntiVirus services.

Past Versions

Panda AntiVirus 2007
Panda AntiVirus 2008
Panda AntiVirus + Firewall
Panda AntiVirus Platinum

Company Information

Panda AntiVirus is created by Panda Security, a global IT security provider. It was formerly known as Panda Software when it was founded in Spain in 1990. Now it has clients in over 200 countries and the software is provided in 23 languages. The current CEO of Panda Security is Juan Santana. Their headquarters are located in Buenos Aires, Spain.

Panda security offers various products for both average home users and business clients. Panda AntiVirus is one of the major solutions offered by the company. Other software includes specific server protection software and Commandline security. All their software is featured by the Genetic Heuristic Engine, launched in 2005, which aids in identifying and classifying viruses and other threats for the computer. Panda Security also features the TruPrevent technology to protect users from malware by analyzing data send and received online through the system.

The company has been given numerous awards including the PC World 2005 Best Initiative Award and the Computerworld award for Technological Innovation in 2005. Panda Security has teamed up with well known names such as IBM, Intel, and Microsoft to better provide internet and computer security for its users. Panda Security products are also certified by ICSALabs and NAC (Cisco). One major accomplishment for Panda AntiVirus includes the Vista verification logo it obtained for providing fully integrated security for the Windows Vista system.

Panda AntiVirus Customer Feedback

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By: chillsister
“This product seems to do a better job finding "stuff" than Norton since it came up with hundreds of items when I switched products. Also, its not "in your face" annoying like Norton 2008.”

by Alex_D, March 8, 2008
“Panda is one of my favorite antivirus out there it detects a lot of viruses that other antivirus wont like Norton for example.”

"One of the Best"
by ornery - February 10, 2008
“Easy installation, quick scans, uses less disk and RAM than most security software.”

“Good AV”
By: Byron
“Light weight AV protection, transparent to typical users (not nagware).”

By: Larry J. Schaffer from West Des Moines, IA  
“I am very satisfied in every way. Features work now that had not worked in months.”

By: randall7
“Very Light On Resources & Does a Great Job at Protecting - Simply the Best”

By: Chris Portela
“It’s the Best AV Program I've ever used and Also the Best firewall program. That is if you get the AV + Firewall Beta... but that’s for the paying customers... it's still very good either way and it's very resource efficient and works extremely well. i think this is what should be at the very top of the market.”

By: Sandro909
“This is a great program i tried the others like Spyware Doctor, Spy Sweeper, Adware Se, Spy Bot. But panda still came out the best!”

By: Unknown
“The first truly install-and-forget antivirus”

By: Bridgitte Williams
“I rate Panda Antivirus + Antispyware 2008 four stars out of five stars. This program is easy to use, very user friendly and performs fast scanning. The Panda Security web site is great and provides much valuable information and support for this program. I was delighted by this product.”

Competing Products

  • BitDefender Antivirus Plus 2008 – One of the leading antivirus software of 2008, that grants protection against viruses, spyware, and even instant messaging threats.
  • Trend Micro Internet Security Pro – This software gives both antivirus and antispyware software in an easy to use interface.
  • Kaspersky AntiVirus Personal – The software gives exceptional defense against virus threats and has a unique capability to unpack compressed files and scan them.
  • McAfee VirusScan Plus – This is a well known company that provides antivirus software. This software features the SiteAdvisor add-on.
  • Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2008 – One of the biggest antivirus service providers in the world.

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