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How to install Bitdefender on Windows
How to install Bitdefender on Windows (full guide here) This article guides you on how to install Bitdefender on Windows. Before proceeding with the installation, make sure your PC meets the system requirements. You can also watch the steps presented in the video below.
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Bitdefender version update failing, serious issue
Hi everyone, My bitdefender tried to update to the newer version, the icon of bitdefender then disappears like it always does with a version update but then doesn't reappear. After reboot bitdefender is loaded again at start but then after 15 minutes it tries to update the version again and again fails. In the "info" it…
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BITDEFENDER FAILS AFTER WINDOWS 10 UPDATE ON 11/14/2024
Bitdefender will not work or reinstall after yesterday's Windows 10 update. This has been escalated because the instructions from Lori P. failed. The uninstall tool worked; however, every attempt to reinstall failed with an error message that indicated all related directories could not be cleared. Therefore, I have…
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BitDefender Question(s)
Is there a way to have bitdefender not run when I restart my laptop? And also is there a way to lower the ram/CPU etc it uses? Like rn it's using 10GB and idk how to lower it
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Do i need to permanently disable Windows Defender in Win 11 ?
I'm sorry, but as a complete newbie to Windows 11 I am totally confused ! My question is: I have downloaded and installed BD today, but do i now need to permanently disable Windows Defender in Win 11 ?
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The current Bitdefender version, build number link.
I'm sure most of us know how to find our version, build number via the BD system tray icon, right-click, About. As well as clicking the life preserver at the top of the main UI Dashboard, and Product information at the bottom. But here is the link to confirm that the build you're on, is the most current build available.…
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Windows 10 explorer blinking problem after installing Total Security
Hello eweryone. I hope you can help me. So I have a Lenovo laptop and recently my computer was going crazy. After logging in my desktop/explorer gets constantly blinking. I was unable to do anything... except calling Task Manager via Ctrl+Shift+Esc but this was freezing with 100% processor usage... Shortly after it exited.…
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Proxy settings etc.
I am so sick of "can't access the internet" every time there's an update on my computer, requiring me to go into settings AGAIN and fix things due to how Bitdefender operates.
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New scan technologies
Hi, The new changelog says the following: Integrated new scan technologies What exactly does that mean? Something completely new or just an update to the current one? Greetings
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Is there a simple way to turn Bitdefender off temporarily to do an install of software via internet
Attempting to download a trusted program that fails because it says another program is running. My guess is that other program is Bitdefender. Wish to turn Bit. off temporarily. Watched a video that had dozens of steps to turn Bit. off. Must be an easier way or I am using the wrong security software.
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RAM Usage Variations
I still don't quite understand why the "bdservicehost" process goes from using about 400 Mb of RAM to even about 70/80 Mb while using the computer. Why is there such a big difference in RAM usage? Couldn't it always use about 70/80 Mb?
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Windows 11 computer gets slower and slower loading pages and programs
I've been using Bitdefender for a few months now. It seems that everything I open (programs, web pages, etc. takes a LONG time to load! I've tried running Ashampoo Windows optimizer, which clears caches and other things known to slow computers. It is annoying, because I have to look up my password on each program I use…
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Computer slows down after installing Bitdefender Total Security
After installing Bitdefender Total Security Windows became less responsive, it is slower. After clicking the volume control on the keyboard, it takes 1-2 seconds for the system to respond. After hovering the cursor over the icons on the taskbar, it takes about 2 seconds for the icon to light up and be ready to click.…
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Black Colour Screen on Boot After Installing Bitdefender Windows 7
Hi everyone, Full black colour screen for a few minutes on boot after installing Bitdefender. It happens before I even log in, just the mouse cursor over a black colour screen. Once it finally loads, everything works fine. I searched online, and it seems other people have this issue too, but I have not found any solutions…
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how to Install activation and updates on a remote not connected to internet machine?
Hi to all, in our laboratory we have some machines that (for security reasons) do not have an internet connection. Does bitdefender supports offline install, activation and updates, so I can install it on those machines? Do exists an installer version/updates for offline machines? Thanks a lot, Simone
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Bitdefender services are loading now, please wait
I'm getting the above message when mouse pointer is hovering over the Bitdefender Icon in the Sys tray. I have uninstalled and re-installed (just). When I did this it said "you are safe" BUT, after a reboot it goes back to the above error. Bdservicehost and BDuserhost and other BD's are showing in Task Manager. Win 11 23H2…
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New Bitdefender Update Affecting Games. Any Help?
I have a RTX 4090 and an AMD 5950 with 64gb of ram á 4000mhz. A lof of threads are popping up regarding this subject.
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How To Remove Bitdefender Permanently Windows 10
Hi, How do I remove Bitdefender permanently from Windows 10? I want to remove all traces of Bitdefender from all 5 PC's Thanks
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Linking new bitdefender to old one
I received an email that my Bitdender package was close to expiring (still 24 days left) on Bitdefender Total Security. Rather than resub automatically, I purchased a new Bitdefender Total Security package (individual, which I believe I had before). But, rather than letting me extend the new time on my current sub with the…
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BitDefender Not Compatible With Windows 11 24H2
Hi, I keep being disconnected with the host. The current installation package in the cloud portal isn't compatible with Windows 11 24H2. The smaller download package and the epskit x64 abort with the same result. Its ridiculous there's no fix to the issue.
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How to check the correct package installed and registered.
I initially trialled Bitdefender Total Security and decided to purchase the Family Pack instead. Having uninstalled Total Security and thought I installed the Family Pack, I entered the License Key. The software still displayed Total Security with 10 devices instead of 15 in the Family Pack. I then uninstalled Total…
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Is this normal?
Hi there, first time bitdefender user here, When I try to open Bitdefender from the taskbar it doesnt open but when I go into the search bar it opens from there
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Memory leak when streaming media DLNA/SMB after update Bitdefender
Hello, Ive been using BD since many more than 10 years. Always reliable. But since the last update (12-7-2024) i have issues. I use my computer for streaming media through my network (from the computer to my mediaplayer, Oppo UDP 203). Media consist of .MKV / MP4 files on my hard drive, they are shared through both windows…
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Bitdefender behavior during update
Hello, Bitdefender recently carried out a version update. It was uninstalled and reinstalled without any information. I was surprised that the Bitdefender icon in the tray had disappeared. Is this normal behavior? Does that mean that I am not protected for the moment during the update? Why am I not asked to restart in…
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Problem with downloading Bitdefender Total Security
Made my first Bitdefender (BD) purchase today (Total Security), registered on BD Central, and followed the steps there to download onto a first device — my laptop. Did this many times, but every time the result shown in Recent Download History was "Needs permission to download." I'm pretty sure I have Windows 10. I know…
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I want to install Bitdefender Total Security Individual without uninstalling Malwarebytes.
I am replacing Kaspersky Plus with Bitdefender Total Security Individual. I have uninstalled Kaspersky and UltraAV and their VPNs using Windows 10 "programs and features" . Kaspersky allowed me to run Malwarebytes concurrently by using a setting that ignores the Malwarebytes file. But the Bitdefender installer that runs…
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Scan doesn't work
I tried to do scan some folders and files from right click option, but it seemed not work. Here is steps. Right click on file or folder Select Bitdefender Scan with bitdefender It worked before.
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2025 Release
Hi, Is there already a date when Bitdefender 2025 will be released? Greetings
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Bitdefender's update interval is set to hours
The update interval of Bitdefender has been set to 8 hours since one of the product's updates a few months ago. I have multiple times turned it back to every hour and it keeps reverting to "8 hours". This setting is set without any usage Profiles being active at the time. Is this a bug or is the new default update check…
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Bitdefender security went down during an update , does it affect my vpn's connection too ?
i clicked on update icon of bitdefender which started updating , meanwhile the bitdefender icon became vanished & the windows started asking me to switch on my antivirus, i was doing online work at that time , it is a great risk to go online without windows security. 1. does bitdefender and it's firewall provides the same…
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Not allowing shutdown just restarts
Running Windows 10 and installed bitdefender a few months ago. When I try to power of my PC it just restarts instead. This happened in the past and I had to reinstall. Why has this happened again after running for several months fine?