Panda Internet Security 2008 Review

Installation was quick and easy. The installation file was a single executable just over 91MB in size. It first extracted a number of files and then began the software setup process. No user input was required during this process. The setup phase completed with an initial system scan (which seems typical of most internet security software these days) and a quick check for software updates. A reboot was then required and upon reaching the desktop post-reboot, the Panda IS 2008 main screen appeared.

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While not the flashiest I've seen, it gets the job done. After all, sometimes less is more. I would argue this point considering navigation is simple making settings and options very easy to find. As stated above, the Panda IS 2008 main screen was automatically displayed after reboot. There are five menu categories to choose from which are displayed in a frame on the left side of the main screen. These categories are as follows:

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• Status
• Scan
• Reports
• Quarantine
• Services

The rest of the main screen real estate displays category details and additional settings and options for user configuration. Navigation between the different categories is snappy and responsive. Category sections include brief descriptions about what that section offers, making things easier to find for novice users that may not be familiar with internet security terms.