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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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Windows 11
Hi. New laptop with Windows 11 installed. Finding it not compatible with BD antivirus. Do you offer a product that runs a Windows 11 device in S mode????? If so, how do I get please. Ta in advance.
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offline weekly update problem
i today get weeklyx86.exe from this link https://download.bitdefender.com/updates/cl_2022/x86/weekly.exe but afte install udpate i checked in plugins folder file update.txt : Update time: Fri Jun 13 16:37:48 2025 Signature number: 10444448 Update time GMT: 1749821868 Version: 7.99013 now time is 6 july but i get update 13…
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How to install BD after windows reinstall?
I can't find a way to download back Bit Defender. It says it is on my pc, but it is not.
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Windows 10 support after October 15
Hi everyone, How long will bitdefender still be supported for windows 10 after windows 10 EOL? I'm planning to get the windows 10 ESU that gives me an other year of security patches from microsoft, this might be extended even after the 1 year ESU and then there is always zero patch as well.
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Total Security 2025
Just purchased Bitdefender Total Security 2025 at the Computer Active Store and have activated the new code. Looks OK with an updated expiry date on my devices. I have Version 27.0.52.262 dated 18/06/2025 14:11 so can you tell me if this is the 2025 version or if not, what do I need to do to get right up to date.
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How to unblock PowerShell blocked by Bitdefender?
Hi, Bitdefender seems to be blocking PowerShell on my system. I need to use it for legitimate purposes, but it gets automatically blocked or closed. How can I allow or unblock PowerShell through Bitdefender? Thanks in advance for your help!
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update
Has anyone else went from version 27.0.51.260 to version 27.0.52.262 without having version 27.0.52.261 being done and wondering why it would not have installed as I understand it contained some major updates. Also VPN on Safepay has stopped connecting this seemed to have happen on the last window updates version…
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Was there a new product update?
In the early morning today I got a notification in the bottom right of my screen from bitdefender about a new product update with new features. I clicked okay and then got a notification from windows security that I needed to turn on virus protection, I know this can happen when updating so i wasnt worried. However, when…
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Sometime Bitdefender Internet Security Does Not Start
Using Win 11…sometimes, when rebooting, Bitdefender does not start…any ideas?
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KB5063060 -is it really 87.7GB?
I ran a vulnerability scan and attempted to install the 2025-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based systems (KB5063060) — the maximum size is 87.7 GB, which seems unusually large to me. I do have just enough space, but the update is struggling to install. Any suggestions?
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Bitdefender has taken over my laptop!!
Today everything was blocked as a threat on my laptop, my email, teams, Google homepage. My computer got very hot and task manager told me it was bitdefender squirreling away. I forced stop but it would not allow me to do anything. On advice from AI I uninstalled bitdefender, but when I rebooted it told me I needed a…
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Please help me
I need to temporarily disable my antivirus software to troubleshoot an issue or install a specific program. How can I safely do this on my Windows or Mac computer? What are the steps to turn it off for a short period? Are there any precautions I should take to stay secure while it’s disabled? Please provide clear…
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Threat Database Updates
Hey just curious for the threat database last update time. It doesn't seem to coincide with my last update notification. Is this normal function? I didn't turn my pc on until 4am today.
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Coretemp will NOT run with Bitdefender on Windows 11
I recently installed Windows 11, and had Bitdefender running with Windows 10 and Coretemp. When I went to Windows 11, and I tried to launch Coretemp, I got the error "Potentially unwanted apps detected", and the coretemp error "Driver has failed to load". I went on chat, and they couldn't solve my issue. I uninstalled…
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LOVE the product
I had given considerable thought before purchasing Bitdefender Total Security. For years I was using a competitor., and with that competitor product there were times when the downloading of virus updates hadn't taken place. I also found that product blocked certain places for which I had to sign in, so in order to do so, I…
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How to reinstall Bitdefender to my windows 11 desktop
I uninstalled all Bitdefender components from my desktop windows 11. Now I want to reinstall all the system components, but the Bitdefender says I have used all available slots of my subscription and wants me to purchase more. I have a subscription. I just want to get the original components back. What do i do? Thank you…
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No System Tray icon after last update
Checked online solutions. None of them have worked. Windows 11 Pro.
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Unable to run Bitdefender?
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Custom scan results discrepancy
Hi everyone, After I've reset my windows 10 laptop with an image from December 2023 I ran a custom scan with the old version of bitdefender total security 27.0.25.116, this scan took 44 minutes and scanned about 2.9 million items. After I then updated bitdefender to the latest version 27.0.50.256 I ran the custom scan…
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I have a notification which says "configuration issues". How do I resolve them?
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BitDefender Total Security Latest Offline Installer Download
Hello BitDefender Community. (: Please May i have The Latest Offline Installer for Total Security 32 Bit & 64 bit. I Desperately Need The Offline installer to download it with INTERNET Download Manager because i am using RAIN 4G Which is Uncapped Fixed LTE Data and it's Limited to 10 Mbps Down.. after 7pm Every day in…
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Bitdefender does not let me access my XTB account.
After installing bitdefender, free version, i have two issues with it. i can't stop it from running, deactivate it and so on i want to acces my broker account via browser, log into my xtb account and nothing works… endless loading screen. its doing it in the morning after install, it did not do it right after installation.…
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Download Regular Update Files
BitDefender has regularly scheduled updates, depending on how it is initially set up. One question that I would like to ask; is there a way to reach out for updates 'manually' at a time of your choosing ? Also, the update files are a regular naming convention and recognizable. Last update I received was a voluminous mess…
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Is B/F compatible with Chrome Book Windows 11?
When attempting to download on Chrome Book, Windows 11, laptop, the following message appears, "This product (B/F) is not available for this platform". Yes / No ?? Any suggestions. TYIA
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Is Bitdefender blocking Windows Updates downloding?
These are the fixes I have tried so far: 1. Windows Update Troubleshooter - windows update, does nothing 2. Fix issues by reinstalling the current version of Windows Windows 11, version 23H2 (repair version) In place upgrade - Can't download it. - I tried the ISO for 24H2_English "Your files, apps, and settings can't be…
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I can't sign into Bitdefender Total Security
I can't sign into Bitdefender Total Security. Every time I try to it sends me back to the login screen with no error message. Any suggestions would be great otherwise it's time to move on as I can't afford to have my pc unprotected. Thanks
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Bitdefender processes blocking access to Bitdefender Logs folder
I am unable to view BD logs within BD (Total Security) program - it simply does noting when clicking on View log, or directly using Windows (10) Explorer - which reports access denied. It is NOT a simple, folder security issue as taking ownership of the folder is blocked (using whatever method) unless Windows is booted in…
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Can not sing-in with Total Security (part of "Family Pack") due to some Error.
Here's what's going on, TS is installing smoothly right until following step: After I hit log-on button & I get here: Then browser is lunched (I've already tried this step with FF, Chrome, Opera, Edge, always with same result) When I provide proper credentials, accept sending data, each time I'm receiving following…
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Cannot access C:\ProgramData\Bitdefender\Desktop
Following new install of BD Total Security access to the above folder and sub-folders, which includes log files folder (including simple, read access) is blocked by Windows folder security. Cannot change access or take ownership using Explorer, or even iacls/takeown, even when running explorer/DOS/PowerShell as…
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Install BD on wife's PC that was just serviced
Wife has a new Win 11 computer that was covered under my BD account. It was just fixed as it had died and the thing was restored from backup, but BD not active anymore. How can I deactivate her old ID and get BD installed on her fixed computer again?