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G DATA Internet Security
Comprehensive online protection for secure internet activities. From web protection to banking security – everything you need for safe browsing.
⚡Quick Overview
🛡️ Basic Protection
Virus protection, malware protection, real-time monitoring
🌐 Web Protection
Safe websites, phishing protection, download control
🔥 Firewall
Network protection, attack detection, port control
🔧Main Features
🦠 AntiVirus Engine
Dual Virus Detection
- •CloseGap technology for virus hybrids
- •Signatures + heuristic analysis
- •Real-time protection for all file systems
Scan Modes
- •Full system scan
- •Quick smart scan
- •Custom scan areas
🌐 Web Protection
Safe Websites
- •Browser integration (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
- •Reputation-based URL assessment
- •Blocking malicious downloads
Anti-Phishing
- •Identity protection against data theft
- •Warning against fake websites
- •Banking & shopping protection
🔥 Firewall
Network Control
- •Automatic network detection
- •Stealth mode for invisibility
- •Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Application Control
- •Automatic program rules
- •Port-based filtering
- •Advanced user rules
📥Installation & Setup
1. Download & Installation
System Requirements
- • Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- • 2 GB RAM (recommended: 4 GB)
- • 1.5 GB free disk space
- • Internet connection for updates
Installation
- • Run setup as administrator
- • Uninstall previous antivirus software
- • Restart after installation
- • Perform license activation
2. Initial Configuration
Firewall Setup
Configure automatic network detection:
Firewall → Networks → Enable automatic detectionActivate Web Protection
Install browser extensions:
Web Protection → Browser Protection → Install extensions⚙️Advanced Configuration
Performance Optimization
Scan Optimization
- •Exclusions for trusted folders
- •Scheduled scans during inactive times
- •Gaming mode for best performance
Resource Management
- •Adjust CPU priority
- •Configure memory limits
- •Power saving settings
Advanced Firewall Rules
Port Configuration
# Example: Allow HTTP/HTTPS
Port 80 (HTTP) → Inbound: Blocked, Outbound: Allowed
Port 443 (HTTPS) → Inbound: Blocked, Outbound: Allowed
Port 25 (SMTP) → Inbound: Blocked, Outbound: Rule required💡Best Practices
✅ Recommendations
- ✓Enable automatic updates
- ✓Perform regular full scans
- ✓Keep web protection always activated
- ✓Check quarantine regularly
- ✓Create backups of important data
❌ Common Mistakes
- ✗Running second antivirus software in parallel
- ✗Completely disabling firewall
- ✗Defining too many scan exclusions
- ✗Using outdated signatures
- ✗Ignoring or disabling warnings
🔧Troubleshooting
Common Problems & Solutions
Problem: Slow System Performance
Cause: Too many simultaneous scans or high CPU usage
Solution:
- • Activate gaming mode: Settings → Performance → Gaming Mode
- • Adjust scan times: Scheduled Tasks → Optimize times
- • Reduce CPU priority: Advanced → Resource Management
Problem: Websites falsely blocked
Cause: Over-cautious web protection settings
Solution:
- • Add website to whitelist: Web Protection → Exceptions
- • Adjust protection level: Web Protection → Settings → Medium
- • Clear browser cache and try again
Problem: Firewall blocks programs
Cause: No automatic rule for new programs
Solution:
- • Create program rule: Firewall → Applications → New Rule
- • Temporarily allow and save permanently
- • Check digital signature before approval
📊Edition Comparison
| Feature | Antivirus | Internet Security | Total Security |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virus Protection | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Web Protection | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Firewall | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Anti-Phishing | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Parental Controls | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Backup Function | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Recommended for | Basic users | Online activities | Complete protection |
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