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A bunch of update error notifications + How do I delete Bitdefender VPN?
Hello, I just made a post a couple of hours ago about updates error whenever I try to update. For some reason I can't reply to it so I'm going to explain here: I reinstalled BD and now windows defender says it's out of date and I get an "update encountered an error" with a -1008 error code notification every few minutes.…
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Why does Bitdefender Total Security installation on my WIndows device fail to complete?
I am attempting to install Bitdefender Total Security on a new Windows device, running on Windows 11. I have checked that my subscription is active. I downloaded the executable installation file from Bitdefender's website, and ran it. I see two windows appear in sequence that I understand I am supposed to see. The first…
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Bitdefender Total Security And TorGuard
Hey. Just installed Bitdefender Total Security and it seems that it can't work with my VPN client TorGuard. When I try to run TorGuard client it comes with this message: In the firewall "torguarddesktopQt.exe" has full access. Any advice to get this to work? I'm not interested in using Bitdefender VPN. I usually use…
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My Huawei Share Multiscreen Collaboration Stopped Working
Hi all, after have installing bitdefender on my huawei laptop(windows 11), my huawei share stopped working. Huawei share is a tool that connects your phone to your computer using multiscreen collaboration where you virtually project your phone screen onto your computer. Anyone could give me an explanation ?
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System slow down after installation
After years with Karspersky, I have installed Bitdefender some days ago. Since then, I am experiencing a consistent slowing down of the system, when connecting to specific websites. What's the reason for this? Any remedy?
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Bitdefender blocking UUP Dump
I had turned off Bitdefender Shield in “Protection Features > Antivirus > Advanced > Bitdefender Shield before starting UUPDump, but it still blocked UUPDump. Copy of Notifications follow: Bitdefender Shield in “Protection Features > Antivirus > Advanced > Bitdefender Shield before starting UUPDump. Potentially malicious…
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Latest Update Blocks Discord And Valorant, But Not Other Sites (YouTube)
Hi, On my daughters' Windows PC (completely up to date Win 10), Bitdefender updated and afterwards Discord doesn't work (never connects) and Valorant won't work. Web browsing is mostly broken but some sites, such as youtube, does work. Explorer itself is sort-of hung but if I disable the Ethernet adapter, explorer springs…
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Bitdefender not updating since September 26, 2022
Good morning, Please assist me. Usually Bit updates every morning when I switch on my laptop. It encountered an update error on 26 Sep, and has not updated since. Im concerned. Your reply is appreciated. Thank you Heidi
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Why am I getting "update error -2023" on one of my 20 machines?
Just started happening earlier this morning: "update now" fails with error -2023. I cannot find any information on error -2023. BitDefender Central for my account shows this particular machine operating normally, with no issues or security alerts for quite some time. What is error -2023? What does it tell me to do? It…
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Code erreur 2023
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Moved: Annoying popup saying my system is at risk
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Add a device - My wife's laptop problem
Hello, I went through the steps to add my wife's PC laptop. On my computer, it shows it has been added and protected. On her laptop, it shows Bitdefender has expired. There is an icon to click on in the left sidebar that I can open to view this message. There appeared to be no problems when I clicked on the link in the…
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Moved: I want to purchase a different version of Bitdefender. how can I upgrade without having 2 s…
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Does Bitdefender turn off Windows Updates??
I am running Windows 8.1 x64, and recently installed Bitdefender Internet Security. (Previously was running Kaspersky IS. Windows Defender run in the brief interval between uninstalling KIS and installing BIS.) But recently I have been getting warning messages that Windows Update is turned off. For years I have had this…
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Problems after last update
Hello, i have Bitdefender Internet Security installed on my pc Windows 11 22h2, after last bitdefender update i started to have problems with explorer.exe when open file explorer from scratch it took 20/30 seconds to open, plus sometimes it crash and restart explorer. I solved the problem unregistering bdshellext.dll but…
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How to re-install Bitdefender after crash?
I had to delete Bitdefender because Windows 7 ordered me. How can I re-install without paying again?
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Oh my gosh... the popups...
What on earth do i have to do to STOP THE POPUPS?! i've tried profiles, I've tried disabling everything... oh my gosh is it ever frustrating!!!! It's especially embarassing when they keep coming up during remote presentations, but the most frustrating thing is how i can't do anything in my current software until I close…
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Often asked "if" other anti-virus software needs to be uninstalled
I answer yes and believe it's the best option to save on resources and for overall better results. Really just doing my due diligence by asking here. Any reasons behind "why" I'd love to hear about.
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Moved: Chrome extension for password manager not working, any ideas.
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Moved: 2FA phone died - unable to access account
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outlook with windows 7 and outlook 365, bitdefender addin
on my outlook email account in windows 7 i have a bit defender button to identify emails as spam. the button is in my top menu. in my outlook email 365 (still using windows 7) i don't have this bit defender button. is there a way to install a bit defender add in to my outlook 365 email.
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Bitdefender on WinXP
Hi, I still run an old PC on winXP to run some electronics design software that I use often. I have an active subscription for 5 pc for Bitdefender. The PC is not online. How do I install Bitdefender on this PC? does it work on winXP? Zahir.
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Moved: I am trying to create a mesh network in my home
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Boot up slow
On my Asus Win 7 tower I uninstalled Eset Internet Security then installed newly purchased Bitdefender Antivirus Plus. My boot to desktop time was 20 sec. with Eset and now it is 50 sec.+ with BD. How can I speed up boot time with BD?
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Newly installed and updated Bitdefender is out of date
Hi, Should I be worried about a newly installed version of bit defender (Build 26.0.25.86) updated 15 minutes ago (immediately after installing and doing the first scan, I'm guessing) is recognized as out of date by windows? Is support for this product current (I see posts about this issue from many years ago) and are…
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When will BD Personal Edition in Simplified Chinese be available?
When will the market planning department of BD have a simplified Chinese version and pay no attention to the Chinese market?
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Unexpected Error
Hi, I've trying to get my 2nd PC protected for the last 1.5hr. The installation worked fine, when I opened BD I have the windows asking to log in, normal... But once the email address and password are entered I have this unexpected pop-up window coming each time I tried. I've already checked and it seems it's an old issue…
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How to install Bitdefender Antivirus Free offline?
Hello. I tried to install Bitdefender Antivirus Free online using the bitdefender_avfree.exe provided by https://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html, but it says I can't connect to the internet. Is there an offline installer for Bitdefender Antivirus Free?
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Manual Update not available.
Bitdefender installed on decent PC with latest Windows. Guide says manual update is available by Rt Click on B Icon but it doesn't appear on mine. I just get Full System Scan, Bitdefender and Unpin from Task Bar. I will be most grateful for guidance. Thanks.
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Slow Interent Speeds
Just installed trial Bitdefender Total Security.Internet speeds are about 40% slower.Tried turned off firewall slow speed still continues ?