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IS 2018 Firewall: network share access problem
Hi all, I'm using Internet Security 2018 (build 22.0.12.161) on windows 10 1703 and I cannot access any network shares when bitdefender firewall is on. I made sure that the LAN adapter I use is set to Home/Office, and I tried adding a network exception, but when I ping the host I see it's IP is changing every few seconds…
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vpn network adapter missing and cannot access network share
Hi, I cannot access my network share when I use anyconnect vpn or other products for vpn ( as Checkpoint Secure Client for example ) IF my bitdefender firewall is enable. If I disable it everything runs smooth. I cannot add an exception because the adapter list doesn't show anything related to the vpn ( but it show my…
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Bitdefender 2018 blocking incoming PINGs
Folks, The three PCs on my network that have upgraded themselves to Bitdefender Total Security 2018 (v22.0.12.161 currently) now fail to respond to PINGs within the local network whereas they did respond before the upgrade, as do the couple of others that have yet to upgrade and are still running the 2017 version. The…
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Strange temporary .exe file that BD let connect to internet
I have Windows 10 and BD Total security 2018. Yesterday, After installed Bidefender, In the notification list I saw that Bitdefender gave internet access to file "E:\temp\rarsfx1\installer.exe". I thought it was bitdefender installer. Today, I've senn that Bitdefender gave internet access to the same file. I clicked on…
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BDTS 2018 Firewall Adapters and Network Exceptions
Hi, i upgraded to BDTS 2018 and I can't configure my firewall settings. I want set setting of my main network adapter (lan connection to router) to Untrusted, like it was in BDTS 2017 (see screenshot) And then i want to add Network Exceptions for some addresses, like it was in BDTS 2017 (see screenshot) So i can connect…
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How to only allow Email internet access specific network
Hi, Is there some way I can use Bitdefender Total Security 2018 to only allow access to the internet for email (I use outlook 2013) and also say Chrome Browser? Occasionally I use my iPhone to tether my windows 7 laptop, but I have a very limited data plan. I would like to block Dropbox and Windows updates… and basically…
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Update Behavior
One of my systems (Win 10 Pro 64) has been stuck in the following condition for over 20 minutes. Automatic Update is set "On" at the shortest interval (1 hour). I've mentioned this several times including to Support Staff.....If BD TS 2018 knows enough to trigger the yellow "!" saying your definitions have not been updated…
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Unsecured Router Access Vulnerability?
When I run a vulnerability scan on my PC, I get a warning that my router access in unsecured. Specifically, that my router has "no password". I definitely have a password for my admin account on my router, and my wifi is secured as well. How is Bitdefender determining I have no password? Does it know of an open port or…
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Bitdefender 2018 is blocking inetpub/IIS
Latest win10 x64 build and bitdefender that auto updated from 2017 to 2018.... inetpub/IIS service is not working anymore. I have 3 intermec mobile computer that need to send and receive files to/from the desktop pc. I have to turn off bitdefender firewall to make the transfer work. In 2017 there were some "predetermied…
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Need a way to permanently turn off Anti-Spam
In Bitdefender Total Security 2018, I turn off "anti-spam" but it repeatedly turns itself back on. This is causing me to miss work-related emails and it will be a deal-breaker if it can't be turned off. I like your product otherwise. Thanks. --Seamus
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Safe files exclusion
How do I exclude an application from safe files? I have an application, Arduino development, in which I can't save file modifications. If I turn off safe files I can save again.
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Windows Action Center Noticefications
Action Center keeps sending notices that 2018 Virus is turned off. One thought is that "PC Keeper" is interfering but I truly have no idea what is going on. Any help greatly appreciated!
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atc.sys probably caused Windows bugcheck 0xC5 DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL
Is anyone else experiencing Windows BSODs with Bitdefender? This is WIndows 7 64-bit fully patched. I've had two BSODs this week, this is the second one and seems to be more specific to Bitdefender. With the changes I've made to the PC in the last 3 weeks this may not be anything to do with Bitdefender, just that this…
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BitDefender Blocking MSDeploy.exe
MSDeploy.exe is a tool used to deploy websites from a local machine to a server. BitDefender is blocking this tool from working. I have tried adding a MSDeploy.exe exception to the firewall. I tried adding a port 8172 firewall exception (the port MSDeploy.exe uses). I tried disabling the firewall. I tried disabling all BF…
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How to disable smartdb?
Hello, i noticed that 2018 vsserv is using the folder "System Volume Information" in every drive for the smartdb module. I absolutely do not want that bitdefender will write anything except for the system drive. I will not dissert on why this choice to disseminate files on every drive can be a big security hole, i just…
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Safe Files makes PC almost useless
This is another addition to the similar topics that Safe Files is topping my applications working properly all over the place. It Stopped my Nikon programs importing photos with no visible notification- about 2 hours wasted time playing around with file access permissions. Caused updating maps on my Garmin Sat-Nav again…
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Bitdefender Blocking Steam games and others
I recently purchased Bitdefender 2018 as I was using the free version of Avast for protection but wanted to upgrade to premium. Bitdefender blocks my Steam games from opening as well as causes issues with other online games. From what I could tell in the firewall rules, nothing was really being blocked. However, the rules…
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Safe files not useful
Safe files is a really terrible feature as it was introduced now. It has taken me hours to find out why I could not save any files anymore. It appeared it was Bitdefender that *silently* forbade any file to be saved anywhere on my desktop or in the documents folder. This is like shooting with a cannon on a fly and happily…
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Web Pop Ups
Hello all, Is there a way to contain web pop ups with BitDefender? I am seeing alot of this happening recently. Thanks, Steve
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Autopilot is Switching On Automatically
Apart the paranoid issued i wrote in another post some weeks ago... Autopilot swtiches on by its himself making my firewall useless...
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Bitdefender Total Security 2018 blocking printer
Formatted computer, Bitdefender is blocking printer again. Tried to follow the instructions for Bitdefender Total Security 2017 but it's not working as the interface has changed : https://www.bitdefender.com/support/how-to-add-a-network-exception-in-bitdefender-2017-(i-cannot-access-a-device-on-my-network)-1792.html
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Bitdefender 2018 Deleting Steam Games
NOw that bitdefender updated itself to 2018 it is deleteing my steam games as ransomware. There is no 'don't do that' button any more as it was doing this in 2017 but i could say 'you're a ######, stop that' to the software. specifically dead by daylight, I tried reinstalling it and everything. It deletes the EXE upon…
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Cant find out how to allow a Falls positive to stay
Bitdefender keeps removing a file that i need. i used to be able to exelude it and have files stay but now i cant find the option??
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BD blocks my backup program
After updating my Easeus Backup home program BD TS 2018 blocks the program as spam I use for back up my PC
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Safe Files does not work with Office 2010 Starter Edition
I like the idea of Safe Files but it simply does not work for any application that uses file virtualization like Office 2010 Starter Edition. Office starter 2010 uses a special hidden location to house its executable files for Excel and Word on a virtualized Q drive that you have no access to traverse. Word and Excel must…
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internet security 2017 to 2018, firewall problem
I have installed bitdefender internet security 2017 after update to 2018 I have a problem with one of the programs. Although the rule is not added to the remote device in this case bga machine. The program is called Irsoft. If it exits the firewall the program works fine.
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Legit Site (EquiFax) - Gets BLOCKED?
Equifax breach exposes 143 million people to identity theft so they provided a site to see if you were one of the lucky ones. Whenever I try to go to it - BitDefender jumps in and says NO NO NO and hit to back out safely, etc. The URL: http://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/ Really confused - is this a mistake?
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Bitdefender suddenly blocks Teamviewer
Teamviewer reports that Bitdefender blocks its access to the internet, but Teamviewer does not appear to be blocked under notifications. I installed Bitdefender a week ago, and everything has worked fine until suddenly this morning where it has stopped. Seemingly there is a firewall in Bitdefender, but must say I have not…
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How do I "toggle off SSL Scan" in TS 2018?
Bitdefender total Security 2018 substitutes it's HTTP Strict Transport Security (HTTPS) certificate (Bitdefender Personal CA.Net-Defender) in a way that Firefox does not accept for many, many websites (startpage/ixquick, mozilla, finance.yahoo, reddit, etc., etc., etc). It gives the following error:…
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Too complicated
Bitdefender 2018 AV Plus is way too complicated. What started as a simple/straight forward application is now a muddled mess. After install, I have a service that won't start, ATC. After about an hour of poking around in the registry I would like to remove 2018 and go back to 2017. Someone please tell me why Bitdefender AV…
