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Firewall Recommendations
1. I noticed that the Firewall still has an "Allow" rule for at least some of the programs I have uninstalled and/or removed from computer. Some programs run wihtout being installed but create a Firewall rule when they run. Recommendation. Create a BD Firewall app that periodically and/or on demand scans for the executable…
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How Do I Allow A File That The Antivirus Blocked?
I tried out through one of the forum pages that site that has a fake virus file to make sure detection is working. It worked, but my question is how would I bypass it? So say I wanted to download the file despite the antivirus saying it was bad? With other AV I've used in the past I would get like a popup that would say…
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Reset Settings Password?
Hi all, I searched the forum, however all other topics leads to dead links. I forgot my Bit Defender Master password (the one that protect changes on program settings). There is no option to reset it. Also, if I uninstall and install again the product, it keeps asking my old password. Any clues? Thank you
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On-access Scanning Issue
I have Bidefender Windows 8 security. Ever since I updated to windows 8.1 My on-access scan has been reported as disabled even though it is on, but I cant change my settings. My active virus scan is off and I cant turn it back on. When I click on, it immediately switches back to off. When I click autopilot it immediately…
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High Resolution Screen Resolution Support Wantedhi,
Hi, Just installed BD on my new notebook with a 3200x1800 resolution but the BD app is so small its not funny. Any chance Bitdefender will support high resolution screens in future? Thank you.
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Auto Update Question
I have BD W8 Security running on three Inel W8.1 computers. One of the computers is new and replaced an old AMD computer running W8.0. On my other two Intel computers and the old AMD computer now gone I had no problem with auto-updates. However, on the new (about a month old and stil being tested) Intel computer I have…
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Amtso Test Failure
Hi, I am running Bitdefender Windows 8 Security. I just tried the Anti-Malware tests at www.amtso,org and Bitdefender did not spot the 'Drive-by download' test or the 'Phishing Page' test. Do I need to turn on an option to make this work? Thanks Lee
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Updating Bd
I have BD Internet Security 2013 and I got Windows 8.1 too. Can I get the BD for Windows 8.1 for free or need to pay? If yes, can you give me the link? Thanks in advanse.
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Windows System Restore Fails With Bitdefender Windows 8
Does anyone have experience with using the Windows System Restore function while running Bitdefender Windows 8? I have a new Asus laptop with Windows 8 preinstalled. One of the first programs I installed was Bitdefender Windows 8. I soon noticed after experiencing some problems playing Flash videos (another topic) that I…
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Problems With Playing Flash Videos (windows 8)
Hello, I have noticed some intermittent problems playing Adobe Flash videos (notably on YouTube, but I also tried Metacafe), which I believe first started occurring after installing Bitdefender Windows 8. The videos (and some other web pages) seem slow to load and the browser appears to refresh itself for no reason, but…
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Application Whitelisting
I would like to see this feature added to BD W8 Security. I would like to see it password controlled so that if someone else added a new application to your computer it would not run unless Whitelisted. To do so the individual would need to know the password to the Application Whitelisting feature. I think this would be a…
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How To Updates Bitdefender Windows 8 Security Manually
Dear All Please how i can update Bitdefender Windows 8 Security manually with weekly Update file and where i can find and download weekly Update file for Bitdefender Windows 8 Security Thank you
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Manual Updates For Win 8 Security
where can i find download links for the offline updates for windows 8 security????????
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Desktop Widget In Win8 Security ?
I have Win8 Security on evaluation. The details on the website clearly state that the Widget is part of this product , but, it is not there. I tried a repair and a fresh install , but still no Desktop Widget. So, is there a Widget or not? Win8.1 Pro 64Bit Acer Laptop.
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How To Virus Scan Within Internet Download Manager?
I have Bitdefender Windows 8 Security running on my Windows 8 64 bit system. I use Internet Download Manager for my download requirements and it has a facility to scan any files that I wish download provided that I tell it the name of the executable that will be used to scan the file. Therein lies the problem - I do not…
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All Types Of Keyloggers (cybergate, Darkcomet Etc.)
Hello! I would like to know if one can "protect" against spying programs Bitdefender? From what I've seen on Youtube Cybergate those people who do not see none Bitdefender list. I would like to do something against these people. I have a few in the list of Yahoo Messenger that use this program and want to know if it can…
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Purchase Windows 8 Security
Hello Bitdefender. I have question. I'm from Iran and I have no credit card to buy license. But my brother live in Australia. Can he buy from there and send the license key? Is it work for me? Thanks Sorry for my bad English
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Bitdefender Boot Time Scan Problem
Hello, I have uninstalled my synaptics mouse pad driver and wanted to boot pc in safe mode. I opened up msconfig and rebooted but then Bit Defender boot time scan pops up and gives me option to Reboot or Shutdown. I tried both options but all of them give me same result and bring me back to the Boot time scan. I then tried…
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Firewall Doesn't Block The Outgoing Connection
Bitdefender firewall doesn't block the outgoing connection . Some programs are blocked some not.For example Videolan is blocked by firewall but Lightroom not , how is possible? All my software are original licensed and my computer is clean / scaned with bitdefender and malwarebytes I use : Bitdefender Windows 8 Security…
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Antispam Windows 8 Security
Hi,I'm currently using Windows 8 Security,however the antispam functions do not appear to work correctly,spam is still making it into my in box,and when I highlight a spam message and click "is spam" on the toolbar,nothing happens,I have to manually delete the spam messages,I'm using Thunderbird for email,and Windows…
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Screen Frozen -i Think
I bought bitdefender Windows 8 today. Said to uninstall all of Nortons files. Now the message 'the antivirus solution installed on your system is cleaning your computer' has been on screen for about 4 hours. Screen has not gone into sleep mode, I have just tried Ctr alt Delete, it did not work. Don't known if I should try…
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My Bitdefender Acting Like A Stubborn Child
Well my troubles with bitdefender started some two weeks back when it detected false positive deleted it but I know that file was safe so I recovered it but that file had no data so I suspected it was the work of bitdefender, well I tried every thing to place the file where it belonged without any success then I…
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Confusing Renewal
I created a support ticket on this however I thought I would post the information. Maybe Georgia knows the answers to my questions, highlighted in red. I will also post the response if any on the support ticket. Anyway here is the gist of it. My current BD W8 Security license for 3 PCs expires in 30 days. I just renewed…
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Uninstallation Tool For Windows 8 Security
Hi, What is the right unistallation tool for windows 8 security? I like to try new is2014 product but I have had difficulties in the past for unistallation security products so I liked to use this tool. And do I need to boot it in safe mode? Also I have had problems with windows 8 security recently because I did image…
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New Update 16.35.0.1936
There was a new update yesterday 16.35.0.1936. It requires a reboot from the Update section. Make sure to double check that the update was successful by returning to the Update section after the reboot. I had some problems with the update on one of my three computers protected by BD W8 Security and Malwarebytes Pro. I…
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Bitdefender Error In Adobe Flash Player
I found some error which can't play any video(except YouTube Player) via Adobe Flash Player. Adobe Player just show me a green-screen, not a normal video and stopping initial loading and buffering. It seems that Bitdefender blocks the Adobe Flash Player because I soved this problem by off the Block Port Scan option(or…
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Things To Consider When Choosing Antivirus Software
I have read a lot on this topic. What are the main features to look for when choosing an Antivirus Software for Windows Computer. I have tried some antivirus software and found that all of them were same in features and in antivirus detection. So what do you people think makes a perfect Antivirus Program. I have read this…
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Malware Activity Not Detected By Bitdefender
hi when I was browsing through the internet I wanted to download some game I downloaded it but something else came installed on my computer then I could not uninstall it like normal bitdefender scanned it and no threat but I deleted the folder using Advanced systemcare 7. I was not able to download anything as the…
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I'm Confused
I can't stand the way Bitdefender differentiates and markets its product line. It's confusing, and the proof of that is all the questions I've seen all over the internet from people as confused as I am about it. I have read several times that ELAM is the reason that Bitdefender Windows 8 Security is the best option for…
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Is It A Con?
When I go to the bitdefender website using my windows 8 laptop it show 2 products. The bitdefender windows 8 edition and bitdefender total security. The windows 8 edition is twice as expensive as total security on the UK website. When I choose the product comparison it only compares between antivirus, internet security and…