The most common complaint about antivirus software is that it can make any brand-new, state-of-the-art computer run like it''s 1989 again. This is why it''s a pleasure to report Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 doesn''t noticeably slow down the PC.

As with most antivirus software though, the installation is quite lengthy, and any other antivirus tools present on your system must be uninstalled. Once completed, and after the ubiquitous Windows restart, Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 launches with a nicely-designed, minimalist interface from which you can configure the program, perform system scans, and view reports and statistics, among other options.

When tested against standardized virus attacks, Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 stopped infected files immediately and without major interruption of our work. I especially liked the fact the Panda Antivirus Pro doesn''t fill up the screen with unnecessary warnings all the time.

The program has an advanced configuration menu, conveniently organized in a tabbed interface. However you probably won''t need to tweak them as the program is pretty much ready to start working right after installation. What''s more, if there''s anything that requires your attention (like definitions requiring an update, or the resident shield being turned off) Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 will let you know right on its main window and enable you to solve it with just one click.

Panda Antivirus Pro is an unobtrusive, efficient and user-friendly antivirus application, giving you protection without ruining your Web-browsing and Windows experience.