Panda Internet Security 2010 is an all in one security program for the Windows operating system that protects the computer system in various ways from threats that today's PC users encounter everyday. The PC program offers antivirus protection, a software firewall, identity protection, Internet browsing protection and backup capabilities. Users of last year's version of Panda Internet Security 2009 will notice that Panda has not made many changes to the interface of the PC software. That's positive for those users as they do not have to get used to a new interface.
The Installation of Panda Internet Security 2010 is wizard based with options to install a minimal, standard or custom version of the product. Depending on the choice made by the user the program will scan the computer memory and hard drive during installation. The program requires one restart after installation and it is highly recommended to uninstall any security software that might interfere with Internet Security 2010 before starting the installation.
Panda Internet Security will display the following interface after the system restart. Green lights indicate working and functional modules while red lights would indicate that a module is either not working properly or disabled.
Internet Security 2010 will automatically display a warning on top notifying the user that the software needs to be updated over the Internet. This will update the software to the latest version and should be the first thing a user does after the first startup.
The PC security software itself is dominated by two main areas: The tab bar on top and the links in the center that point to the various modules like firewall or antivirus.
The five tabs Status, Scan, Report, Quarantine and Services on top switch to other parts of the user interface.
Status: Displays scan statistics as well as the status of all modules of the antivirus firewall software with options to change settings by clicking on one of the modules or the settings link.
Scan: The user can perform manual scans in the Scan section. This ranges from scanning the computer, to hard disks, email, other items and detecting vulnerabilities.
Report: Will display event reports and statistics
Quarantine: The list of files that have been added to the quarantine.
Services: Option to create rescue disks, contact technical support, send suggestions or suspicious files.
Settings and the individual modules on the status page link to the configuration settings of the program. Each links to a help file which can aid the user in understanding the individual settings that can be changed. There is also always one global checkbox that can enable or disable a module immediately.
The settings are extensive. If you open the firewall protection settings for instance you notice three setting buttons for rules and one for networks and wi-fi. The three rules button configure the programs that are allowed to access the Internet or network, enable or disable Windows services and to specify ports, addresses and protocols that are allowed or disallowed on the computer.
Speaking of firewall controls. Panda offers a smart configuration mode for the firewall which will then automatically control the network traffic. Some security programs use very strict firewall settings that leave the user with no choice but to manually add programs to the list of allowed programs. Panda makes this almost unnecessary as we did not experience issues with any of the programs that we used to connect to the Internet.
List of Panda Internet Security 2010 modules:
The main changes to last year's version are a stronger focus on the Collective Intelligence technology. You might have read about it when we reviewed Panda Cloud Antivirus. Collective Intelligence "works as an online, real-time database that stores the majority of signature files, keeping them at a minimum on the endpoint". This has a measurable effect on the program's computer resource usage.
Collective Intelligence was integrated into the last version, but Panda has refined the technology considerably in the past year. Internet Security - and Panda’s other 2010 retail products, for that matter - boast an 80% improvement in performance against previous versions; because signature files are shared in the cloud, the products take up considerably less memory. Panda's baking Collective Intelligence across all of its products (most visibly with its free Cloud Antivirus, which they launched a few months back) and the technology has really become the company's core differentiator in the past year.
The second addition is a USB vaccine technology which can be used on individual USB drives to disable its AUTORUN.INF file in order to prevent malware infections from spreading automatically.
Interested users can take a look a the program's page over at Panda Security to find additional information about improvements and technical requirements of the Internet Security suite.
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my license expires in 3 weeks
I hope I will win a license
my favorite antivirus (one of the lightest, and excellent detection rates)
Hi,
I am now secure my computer with Microsoft application and I will really be glad to go over to Panda…
Thank you very much in advanced,
Tal
I needs the one!
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Hi, hope I win one. Currently I’m using Avg free.
Thanks
I would love to win a license to Panda Internet Security 2010. Currently, I am using free version of Avira. Thanks
oh,sorry.i dont read the passage clearly.i’m using AVG free now :(
I need one, please…
Never used a complete internet security system, currently I have avast. But a pc always needs a stronger defending system and panda can be the one.
I’m currently using Avast.
tekkü
very good antivirus, and surely i want to count for a serial..
Well avast free edition is on my pc but soon or later based on my pc using hobits a stronger system is needed.
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i want one!
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I need it !
I need it ! Pls. count me,Currently using the avira personal edition .
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009, care of last years Ghacks advent competition. A really super prize, so I’m going for the double, from my favourite site!!
Currently I am using Avast Professional Free for my PC and as Panda becomes more and more popular and is extremely easy to operate which directs me to a change of my security software and this is the right moment if I can win Panda Internet Security license.
Its worth at shot!
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This suite has been a secure bet for years and offers granted results, with solid support. The new version would be an outstanding Christmans present!
I hope !
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Currently using Avira but would really like to try this out, count me in!
I am currently using MS Security essentials with WIndows Firewall. Love to have Panda Internet Security 2010.
I’m using NIS2010 (3 months trial). So I hope I win one. Panda is one of the best antivirus software.
I’m using nod32, and for unknown reason, it stopped updating. I totally need one. Please.
i know Panda is a good one,and since my antivirus will soon expire ,i hope i can get one of this, it will be very helpful for me,and as well to try this one for the first time, thanks a lot…..
I’m using AVG free
i hope to win !
this rocks I hoped I get a license
I’m using norton internet security because i’ve always been a fan of norton products. I want to have this product so i can compare it with nis. who knows, i may be tempted and divorce norton :)
looks like a great protection tool
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hmm very cool, count me in !
i need one key !
Great! I hope i win.
put me on the list of the draw!
hopefully i win…
I would love this one.
I currently use Avast and Comodo for general protection. I would love if I could win one of those few licences.
Have a nice holidays and festivals.
curently use free avg & free zonealarm & would very much like to win a licence so am able to use a professional security suite
i need it!
i hope to win … =o
good Av, my favorite…..
put me in list drawing @@@
Thanks a million
count me too !
I want to have a license.
Hi
I use ESET Smart Security 4.0;-)
Cheers
I’m using kaspersky 2009 which expires in 9days, and I heard about panda internet security2010 a lot .Therefore, I would very grateful if you could send me one license.
ones great antivirus on the world, please give me ones
I am using Avira free edition but Panda would be nicer :)
I want a license. My Avira Premium trial expires in 1 week.
Yes, I need a license too, because my eset smart security expires soon
I would not be bad kullanmaktayım.Panda eset smart security
I’d love to try this, so sign me up.
Ray
Using Avast Home currently.
Avast recently had a problem and I’m considering a different security app.
Thanks for these great offers.
I am using a-Squared Anti-Malware Pro and Online Armor Firewall now. But who knows, let’s give a try to this PIS 2010.
Esse programa é muito bom,mas nunca tive a oportunidade de o experimentar se poder ganhar uma licença agradecia,obrigado.
I don’t use any antivirus just now.I hope I win Panda….
I like to have one licence. Please include me in this giveaway. I am currently using Microsoft Security Essentials.
Currently I´m using F-Secure 2010. Though willing to try alternative products. ;)
I‘m using avast 4.8 now!
thanks for your offer and give me a chance to try panda
I’m currently using: MS Security essentials. I would not mind giving Panda a try.
One of the better so please put me on the list for a draw change.
Panda is very useful and friendly interface program.
I have Panda take more than 5 let.Hochu participate in this competition and get klyuchik.A so you decide who gets the cherished license.
Currently using Online Armor Firewall, Threatfire, MVPS Hosts File.
I have panda is 2009 and when expiring i would like to upgrade to 2010 edition.
great job,thanx.
Great article, i am shopping for an antivirus suite at the moment and this one seems to fit the bill. I am using MS security essential as well but it does not have all the features of Panda’s.
Thanks
I have a 60 day trial of NIS soon to epire. I would like to be entered in this drawing so that I can continue secure coverage. Thanks.
Currently using NIS 2010 trial. But not satisfied with it. Would love to to have panda
count me in.
I try Panda Cloud and its really good. Easy to use and rock solid protection. And I know much better if its internet security.
I love Ghacks and also TechPP in giving this opportunity in the giveaway. I share it to my friends and they going to love those site.
Thanks Ghacks…
Im using Microsoft Security Essentials for my current protection.
Panda Internet Security is very very good Security Software..
I am currently using Avast 5 beta.
I hope to win a copy of Panda Internet Security 2010.
Thank you.
Just to support this article. Please don’t count me in as I already have my all-time favourite internet security suite- Rising Internet Security. I know this security suite might not be a household word like Panda but I am really like it so much. In the other hand, I heard from my friends that Panda antivirus could slowdown the pc easily. I am not sure whether their comments are true, yet glad to see there is improvement. Good luck for others who want to win this, but for me I am satisfy enough with my current security suite. Thanks and again:Please don’t count me in, I am just to support this article. I am sure there would a lot of person need Panda, hence I am not going to compete for this.Great work and good luck.
I am just to support here. Good luck for everyone who wants to win this security suite. Please don’t count me in this contest. I already have my all-time favourite security suite-Rising Internet Security. Thanks,ghacks for making this advent so special.
oh, what happens? I thought my first post did not appear due to connection lost.haha…sorry, if there’s any missunderstand.Please don’t count me in this contest for the reason above. thanks.
One can never have too much security.
I’m using Microsoft Security Essentials and Zone Alarm on this rig.
Panda’nın keyinin gelmesini umuyorum. :)
Thank you for all your software.
I use Online Armour at the present.
Currently using Panda Cloud after my Bitdefender expire. I hope I can get one for my sister too because she love visiting Chinese website and those site are nasty and fill with bunch of spyware and viruses.
well, i use mostly free products. AntiVir, Online armour,
Sweet! Wow. Please consider me! Thanks!
I will take one thanks :) marry christmas
Hi, please include me, hope I win. Thanks.
count me in too!
i need it!
thank u very much… THat really Great…!
I’m using Eset Nod32 v4, with MSE on my netbook that’s running Windows 7.
Count me in!!
Hi, my free antivirus can be suitably replaced by panda.
I’m currently using ClamWin in my EEE netbook and AVG at my work desktop. I was using AVG in my EEE but somehow about a couple of months ago it started to crash explorer at startup. The strange thing was that it happened at the same time in my EEE and my mother-in-law EEE (two different mdoel).
Anyway I like Pands best so I would like to have one protecting my little netbook.
i hope win a license
hi, thanks for the giveaway, i am using avg 8 free edition. i need a premium, the reason iam online most of the time/day and use pendrive and download often, :
so i like to be the winner of one among those. thank you in advance. :D
Using Wildblue internet security and am not sure if it really does anything.
I need this a whole lot since I cannot afford a decent protection.
Thanks.
Currently i use a trial of norton.
It could be nice with a one year licence for panda.
Love to get this one!
Look like a great security solution.
Hi
I am using a free version of avira. If getting a licensed verison of Panda then definitely why not subsitute the avira. Will even use for home office pc
I use gdata, and i hope win panda
Hi!
I want to win a license.
I’m now using MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials).
I use Avira. It is consistently among the best in speed and detection rates. It is very efficient and I have never, in 3 years, had a single issue with it.
Panda’s adventures into cloud computing may well be setting a new course for all such programs. It may even set a new course for malware. Surely, malware developers will want to test their skills at attacking this new frontier.
I love Pandas. Too bad we have to give ours back to China.
Honestly I have never tried panda, but have friends that use it and they really seem to like it. I have been running with AVG free edition for awhile now and it is fine for a free edition, but have been considering upgrading to a full-fledged all encompassing program for a while now and this would be a good start.
Also Martin and ghacks staff, thanks for all the great articles! Keep them coming.
I have 2PCs and a laptop and am currently using MSE, Panda Cloud and Avira respectively on these machines.
A three machine licence for this excellent suite would therefore be very useful (not to say much easier to administer!).
Count me in. Thanks in advance!
hope to get it..
nw using norton Internet security 2009..
thanx…
I‘m using avast 4.8 now
Keep up the good work and send me a license plz!
Grtz
Koala
HI, I am currently using AVIRA. I have heard about some good comments on
Pander’s products and am glade that now there will be a chance to win a free l
license to try it for a year. Thanks!
count me in !
Currently i’m using Avira. Maybe is time to change? Thanks anyway
I’m currently using PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus in combination with Microsoft Security Essentials. I’d like to see if Panda is as efficient without the number of false positives I seem to be getting from other programs. Thanks.
I’M USING PC TOOLS.
use a free one would love to have this one
I am currently using avast home, but would like to test drive an all in one suite like panda. I’ve heard good thing about them.
maybe this time ?
i’ve been using panda cloud free and it is a very good antivirus but a regisred one is better
I’m using avast! free. Count me in lol
I’ve never used Panda AV, will give it a try if I get one.
I’m currently using AVG. I would like to be counted in to win Panda. Thank you.
Count me in please…
I would like to win, but I will not tell you what I use to protect my PC. 8op
But I can tell you that the last 3 months of my life has been ruined by hackers and trojans. 8o( So I need this security suite more than most people.
I currently use Eset NOD32 Antivirus System 2.70.39.
i could use it since i still dont have a virusscan
Would love to try an integrated suite. Panda has an excellent reputation.
ı won…
One of the most peformant Internet Security suite. This is the reason for which I’m asking the license.
Currently use Norton IS (been looking for a decent replacement for an up-coming new PC purchase).
Avast free version. Would be great to win Panda license. cheers.
I’m currently using the (awful) PC Tools AV – just because it’s free and takes up a few resources… I found Panda’s interface simply A-W-E-S-O-M-E and I’m also aware of its capablities so… I hope I win this great giveaway!!!
I am currently using AVG free on my main notebook and a trial version of Avira Premium of my netbook. Can`t afford paying for an antivirus yet…
currently im testing Microsoft security essential, but i did try panda b4.. 3 years ago.. what i like about new microsoft security and avira as my antivirus are its being light.. not like the norton..
I’m currently using ZoneAlarm Free and AvgFree. I run CCleaner about once a month – or less, because I don’t always remember. It would be very nice to have an all-in-one security app! Thanks! Hipockets
count me in
Awful article. U have posted a wonderful entry. And i am currently using AVIRA HOME which is a free of cost.
I would love a license! I currently use Panda Cloud Antivirus, and I really like the way it works. It keeps my system resources low.
Currently using Zonealarm security suite trial alongwith a very old Mcafee version. Would love to have this, Thanks.
Is Panda run by Scientologists?
i want it
it was me always believing that avast can do everything ,till i had my operating system infected with vulnerable threats,i know now i need one of the best internet security and why not PANDA internet security 2010.
Many thanks to ghacks.net for making this software more available. Your efforts are very much appreciated!
I’m using McAfee Internet Security right now.
Please count me in your giveaway.
Thanks.
count me in. currently i use avast.
Howdy from Germany .. sounds so great .. i want it too so if its possible, put me on your looooong waitinglist .
What a nice christmas present for under the tree. Please count me in.
Oh, i’m using Avira free nad i really want a genuine copy of Panda Internet security!!!!!!!!
I am using Avira P.
Wish to have the 1 year PIS 2010.
Thanks.
Count me in.
I’m in!
Windows Defender.
Right now I use McAffee. Would love to try Panda! Everything I have read about it sounds great! I hope I win!
Blessings!
please give me the one
Hope I am one of the lucky guys who get this software. I currently use Quickheal but it is not able to stop most malware. I have always liked the interface of panda
This would really be great for my new notebook-not really liking the McAfee 3 month sampler.Happy holidays to all!!
count me in
Good luck to all
Currently using windows firewall. :) Hope I win.
Currently have norton trial and am searching for something better, Or something i think is better anyway, This would be great!
I wanna win! I currently use Microsoft Security Essentials.
Yes I will like to try this thanks
I currently use AVG 8.5 as anti-virus.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thanks for this offer.
Best Regards,
Yaser
Count me in ! Thanks.
I’d like to win this!
I’m currently using Avira AntiVir Personal, the Windows 7 Firewall (though I’ll install Online Armor again), and IObit Security 360. And I occasionally scan with Malwarebyte Anti-Malware.
I currently use AVG 8.5 as anti-virus.
hope to win this
Im currently using panda Internet Security 2010 that will expire 1 month from now. I hope i get this one :)
I hope to win !
Thanks !
Currently I’m using Kaspersky Internet Security but I would like to try out Panda IS. >>
i need a new antivirus to cover me professionally
I would like to win the Panda 2010 license.
count me also i don’t have any paid antivirus
I enter to win the license,
thank very much for your giveaways
best wishes to you and family
I hope the arrival of Panda’s key
Currently using free AVG. Would like to try out Panda Internet Security
It is another best software…
Hope it will get replace my current antivirus which will end their license soon…
Hi :)
Im currently using Norton Internet Security 2010 and its due to run out in 10 days. Im in proper need of a good security application like panda. Can i have a license for it ?
Please ? :)
Thanks in advance …
Currently using Mcafee. But looking for change to Panda Security 2010. Pl Count me.
this will be my Christmas gift.
I am currently usin Eset Smart Security, which expires 12/31, so I need a new security software Asap!
Count me in!
I am currently using Symantec v10 and it’s getting a little long in the tooth.
I am using Microsoft Security Essentials but would love to try
Panda Internet Security 2010.
Like to own it
count me in. i’m using the free MSE right now
plz i need the key
Excellent program, one of the best.
I have been a happy Panda user for over 6 years now and I see their products, support and services improving all the time.
I was a mainstream, brandname user before Panda and wasn’t happy with resource usage, support or protection. Panda answered all my needs.
This is a great application that allows me to feel secure when I browse the web etc and its usability suits just about every level of skillset.
I’d recommend this over any other similar product to anyone.
I Hope win this game…
I really really need this anti-virus because i had to reinstall my Windows XP like over 20 times in 2 months.This will help me not to lose time with reinstalling OS.
Thank you.
I need this!!! I hope I can be the winner!!! I heard that panda antivirus has the best detection rate, even it has a higher rate than AVIRA!!! cool!!! I need this very much!!!
Panda used to be my antivirus years ago…
I have good memories of this AV!
currently using avg – panda would be great
I was using avg until my computer kept crashing from it. From what I heard panda rocks. Thanks
I am just a student poor,
this I would adore.
Go on make my day
and save me having to pay.
Re: Panda Internet Security Christmas Giveaway 2010
Hi, I am currently using Avast.
i love christmas rofl.
I want a panda guard my PC…
currently i am using free AVG, but i don’t think it is doing the complete job.
i would be greatfull if u can provide me a free license of PANDA
I’ve used the kaspersky internet security, and it is good, but, a friend of mine told me that panda could be better. So, I’ve decided to post here also, hoping that I i will win a free license for me and my wife. All applications needs a hand to be improved.
I am using AVG free on laptop and MSSE on my desktop. Please give me the licence version of this wonderful program. Thanks
would like the chance to win a license for panda
I use to have “panda internet security 2009” and is ok, let’s hope 2010 version is be better
i am using AVG on the computer.
plz count me
coz i have missed that 24 hours promotions on 22nd oct
i badly need this
so plz count me
I am using Panda Internet Security 2009 on my laptop and desktop. It one of the best security software. Thanks for Panda team – no viruses on my computers more than two years.
hey, please count me in. I am using Panda 2009 on my laptop and Avira Premium Security on my desktop. Merry X’mas!
I am using Panda 2009 right now and it’s going to expire soon. would really like to continue using Panda; I really like it!
Plz count me
I am interested in panda AV
Currently I’m using Avira Premium AV
My License will expire in 2 weeks
So I need panda plz
Great product
I’m using Avira
Hi everyone;) I’m using Panda IS 2009 almost one year, and I’m very glad to use this software, and at this Christmas this security regrettably will expire..
I will be very very grateful to You, if You pick me;) Panda for me is the best :))
Tomas
I have been using McAfee for over 15 years and I would like to try another program and have heard that this one is great.
Avira user since XP–Time for a change
Like Panda!
I currently use Kaspersky.
please consider me for this special offer.
I need this one
currently using norton antivirus
i love to have one
avast free edition a friend of mine told me that panda could be better
I currently use Comodo Internet Security. I would like to have Panda Internet Security 2010
Currently using Comcas’st free Mc Afee security they offer with their internet.
WANT TO BE USING PANDA INTERNET SECURITY 2010. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THAT KIND OF SECURITY THAT WOULD GIVE ME PEACE IN MY MIND AND HAVE ONE LESS STRESS. TO ME THAT IS EVERYTHING. I WOULD BE ABLE TO USE MY COMPUTER THE WAY I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO WITHOUT ANY HESITATION, IN OTHERWORDS, TO ITS FULL POTENTIAL THE WAY ONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE THEIR COMPUTER. IT WOULD BE A GREAT COMFORT TO ME AND I NEED LESS STRESS IN MY LIFE. I WOULD BE GREATFUL TO HAVE THIS KIND OF SECURITY.
HOPE TO BE CHOSEN FOR THIS WONDERFUL GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS. THANKS FOR THE ENTRY!
Sorry, Debbie. Santa chose this winner on the 7th.
im using panda global protection 2010 3.01 beta 2 and for some reason the auto protection stop working. Hope i win.
Uh–you entered on the 21st.. Thought I might point out that the winners were selected on December 7th! A few days ago–nice to wish for a Christmas present, but suggest you enter today’s drawing.
Oh yeah… hope it works with win7. Many thanks
Hello, welcome to the world. Thought I might point out that the winners were selected on December 7th! A few days ago–nice to wish for a Christmas present, but suggest you enter today’s drawing.
At the moment my license expires Panda Internet Security 2009. I use only panda antivirus products.
i use a trial KIS 2010.
plz give me lic
I’m currently using Panda Internet security 2010 & it’s great. My subscription is coming to an end in January. So, I need a new one.
Great article to know about panda internet security. Very good description of the salient features of the software.
i think im the last user to comment on this article.hi im currently using kaspersky internet security. if u dont mind pls count th one of them to get Panda license key……..
I would love to get this software
I’m using windows xp with nod32 antivirus
Cool! Just what I was looking for
I have a trial version of Panda that expired early December on my son’s laptop. I would love to be a recipient of a free Panda 2010 internet software
Its the best internet security suite out there. plz send me its 1 year license
Hi:
Currently being unemployed I could not afford any security suite for my old pc. I only use windows firewall and would really like to have and test a security suite like Panda. So please count me in too. Have a good day.
Count me in please!
useful software, have it since 8 months , everybody should need this one
it seems to be a great program, was looking such a tool,gathering back up skills and internet protection