User`s guide

6. Overview

Once you have installed BitDefender your computer is protected. If you have not

completed the configuration wizard, you must open BitDefender as soon as possible

and fix the existing issues. You may have to configure specific BitDefender

components or take preventive actions to protect your computer and your data. If

you want to, you can configure BitDefender not to alert you about specific issues.

If you have not registered the product (including creating a BitDefender account),

remember to do so until the trial period ends. You must create an account within

15 days after installing BitDefender (if you register it, the deadline is extended to

30 days). Otherwise, BitDefender will no longer update. For more information on

the registration process, please refer to “Registration and My Account” (p. 48).

6.1. Opening BitDefender

To access the main interface of BitDefender Total Security 2010, use the Windows

Start menu, by following the path Start → Programs → BitDefender 2010 →

BitDefender Total Security 2010 or, quicker, double click the BitDefender icon

in the system tray.

6.2. User Interface View Modes

BitDefender Total Security 2010 meets the needs of computer beginners and very

technical people alike. Its graphical user interface is designed to suit each and every

category of users.

You can choose to view the user interface under any of three modes, depending on

your computer skills and on your previous experience with BitDefender.

DescriptionMode

Suited for computer beginners and people who want

BitDefender to protect their computer and data without

Novice Mode

being bothered. This mode is simple to use and

requires minimal interaction on your side.

All you have to do is fix the existing issues when

indicated by BitDefender. An intuitive step-by-step

wizard assists you in fixing issues. Additionally, you

can perform common tasks, such as updating the

BitDefender virus signature and product files or

scanning the computer.

Aimed at users with average computer skills, this mode

extends what you can do in Novice Mode.

Intermediate Mode

Overview

BitDefender Total Security 2010