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08 February 2003

BitDefender, an award-winning provider of security software and services, announces the beta version release of its new generation of antivirus solutions for home users. All users are invited to examine the new BitDefender Antivirus - Standard Edition and to take part to a testing contest endowed with valuable prizes.


The new graphic interface and the way the product is designed ensure a high level of accessibility, helping users to easily configure their security options.

As the scan engines now use optimized techniques, the scan rate is obviously improved, reducing the consumption of system resources during the scanning process. BitDefender Standard Edition also surveys the Windows registry, detecting malicious codes as they try to overwrite the default settings.

Among the main features of BitDefender Antivirus - Standard Edition worth mentioning:
Improved scan rate
New and revolutionary, skinnable interface
Centralized management interface, making easy to access the protection components
Centralization of all information regarding the current version of BitDefender Standard Edition
Superior stability.

The product will also be demonstrated at CeBIT 2003, in Hannover, Germany, in Hall 6, booth F8. Users interested in testing the new BitDefender Antivirus � Standard Edition are invited to participate in the BitDefender Beta Program, by visiting its especially designed webpage.

Most active beta-testing participants will be rewarded with fully functioning versions of the product.

System requirements:

Pentium MMX 200 Mhz or higher processor
Minimum 64MB of RAM Memory (128MB Recommended)
Minimum 40MB available hard disk space
Operating Platform:
Windows 95/98/NT-SP6/Me/2000/XP IE 4.0(+)
For details about BitDefender Standard Edition Beta, please visit: http://www.bitdefender.com/html/bd_standard_edition.php.

SOFTWIN is compelled not to share beta testing data with third parties. SOFTWIN reserves the right to decline beta testing requests at its discretion. This software may not be used for comparative product testing, nor may it be used for product reviews or benchmark testing without the prior written consent of SOFTWIN.

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