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Panda Software PANDA SOFTWARE Titanium AntiVirus 2005 ( Windows )

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Pros
Fast scan speed
Cons
Expensive

Performance
Performance	Performance: Very Good
WildList viruses	100%
AV-Test zoo threats	86%
Heuristic detection with one-month-old signatures	21%
Heuristic detection with two-month-old signatures	16%
Scan speed (in seconds)	106
Outbreak response time: Time it took to release signature updates to new, major malware outbreaks averaged over a period of eight months in 2005 for 16 major outbreaks.	6 to 8 hours
Support and reliability
Telephone support	Yes
Toll-free support	No
Cost of phone support	None
Weekday support hours	11
Saturday support hours	0
E-mail or Web support	Yes

User Reviews for Panda Software PANDA SOFTWARE Titanium AntiVirus 2005 ( Windows )

Reviewed by: cnewell

Duration of ownership: 3 Years

Strengths: Fast, not on hackers' 'radar'

Weaknesses: Misses some newer malware, expensive

Overall Evaluation: I use the full Platinum Internet Security Suite, and I've been happy for the most part for the entire time I've subscribed. At various workplaces, I've used Norton and McAfee, and found they used much more system resources than Panda. Normally, Panda scans my entire system faster than Symantec scans my work PC, even though my work PC has none of the extra software we tend to add to our home systems, it has more RAM, a faster processor, and less than 1/4 the storage. I sympathize with the people who gave pooor reviews, because I did have to learn how to set up Panda. Once I educated myself, I stopped having problems with software connections, for the most part. When Panda is running well, you hardly know it's there. When it breaks down, you usually have to uninstall and start over. And tech support? If you're not already savvy, I'd recommend starting with something easier to use, because I've only ever received one email back from Panda in the entire 3 years I've subscribed! My main reason for writing this review is to let people know this is a fairly good product, but I have chosen to leave it behind once my current subscription ends.
Reviewed by: mdowdy

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Didn't identify any.

Weaknesses: Breaks windows update, breaks FTP, breaks power saver hibernate, verrrrrrry slow.

Overall Evaluation: I can't believe this product is touted for its speed. The initial scan of my machine took over 30 hours. McAfee, whtich this purchase replaced, finishes in less than 1 hour. What a waste of $45. I've uninstalled and will be going back to McAfee.