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FluentCleaner as Malware
Hello all, I just downloaded FluentCleaner from GitHub and unpacked the zip file but when I tried to launch the exe file BitDefender quarantined a few DLLs and flagged it as malware… Is it a false positive as I suspect or should I take the threat seriously? The detected threat would be Atc4.Detection, whatever that is…
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Delete bdq. file
I've discovered that one of my Bitdefender quarantine files (.bdq) is very large, nearly 62 GB. Is it safe to delete it? Thank you.
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Bitdefender detections on legit explorer.exe and taskmgr.exe
VirusTotal shows files are all clean yet BD has detections. I added these an exclusions but it did not help until I rebooted for exclusions to take place. Explorer.exe: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/80b21e6f70524efd84037a4eda479ddc4bc55c0d6c1a33439b85a554e740f30c/detection Taskmgr:…
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Inquiry: Upcoming Bitdefender features for unpatched/older systems
My device is old, and I rely entirely on Bitdefender Premium Security for its protection. Given Microsoft's recent warnings about the serious risks of delaying updates due to the daily accumulation of security vulnerabilities, are there any new features coming to Bitdefender to enhance the protection of outdated systems…
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Bitdefender missed a zero-day NRD (newly registered domain) - No, it was actually adware
A friend's laptop recently had the Chrome browser "infected" by malicious popups from a Newly Registered Domain (NRD) that escaped Bitdefender detection: [url removed by admin] That domain needs to be added to BD's blocklist.
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Bug: Alert mode repeatedly asks to allow same unchanged application
I have "alert mode" enabled so it always asks me whether to allow/deny a new application's access to the internet, or after that application has changed. For example: Problem: Since an apparent Bitdefender update around yesterday, it's been repeatedly asking me to approve the same exact applications back to back, over and…
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PC app store malware
My Bitdefender Total security did not catch or stop it which blosck PC access. Support was interesed but no follow up. Dangerous. The only solution was to set my Winn 11 pc to a day earlier. How to prevent such attacks? MW
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Checking other email clients OTHER than ONLY Gmail and Outlook
Ok, I don't sign up for discussions often. I just don't - but I feel I need to do so here. I have searched and know this topic has been discussed at various points in time and then… goes away. So I am reviving it - and maybe adding a twist. All cards on the table, I do like most things about Bitdefender. Has it prevented…
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2.3gb Fibre issues FIX
So had the upgrade done Friday and no matter what I did I couldn’t get the download to go much above 1.3gb upload was fine 2.3gb, myself and The isp tried everything and after much googling I found a sub Reddit post that said uninstall the VPN element of total security and re-run tests. FYI I don’t ever use it and it’s…
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Bitdefender Total Security and O&O Defrag 30
Hello, thank you for reading. I have installed O&O Defrag on my Computer, with Bitdefender Total Security installed. Upon restart I get a BSOD. If I remove either Bitdefender or O&O Defrag, the problem goes away. Is this a know issue? Thanks.
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Acer firmware update file triggers bitdefender
Hi everyone, When trying to update my acer laptop firmware bitdefender blocked it labeling it as Gen:Application.Venus.Iscflashx.Cy3eG2@aqfqJYeG , when scanning the file with bitdefender it finds nothing only when running it. I downloaded the acer bios update file from the official acer website. I've uploaded the file to…
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Inquiry regarding Bitdefender protection strength vs. the latest Windows Defender
My Bitdefender Total Security subscription is expiring soon, and I am currently evaluating my next step regarding system security. I would like to ask a direct, technical question:How does the current protection strength of Bitdefender compare directly to the latest built-in Windows Defender on Windows 11? As someone who…
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Scan with Bitdefender option is not working.
Hi, as it says in the title, the Scan with Bitdefender option in the windows right-click menu does not work. Initially when this first happened a couple of weeks ago, I just reinstalled Bitdefender, but that only fixed it temporarily. Now the option is broken againl. The file shredder option is fine. It opens the file…
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When will a fix for BitDefender blocking Fortnite be available?
For a few days Fortnite has refused to load, instead displaying an ESP-DIST-001 connection error. According to this Reddit thread Fixing ESP-DIST-001 error on PC (Bitdefender) : r/FortNiteBR BitDefender have identified a problem and are working to fix it. I'd prefer to have the official fix rather than the workaround…
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Trojan detected by Bitdefender, probably false positive
The poker tracking software I'm using has put out an update and it's coming up as a trojan. How do I find out if it's a threat or not. Thanks
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Advanced Threat Defense is disabled and i cant activate it
I tried: Restarting my pc Updating BitDefender Repair BitDefender I tried to activate manually in setting menu but the notification wont go and when i restart the pc is disabled again I dont have any other antivirus I'm using latest win 10 When i click enable nothing happens i dont see any popup or something like that its…
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Phishing URL initially not detected by the antivirus, but detected by LinkChecker
I got an email with a link from [link removed by admin] and clearly it is a phishing link. Bitdefender did not catch it but when I entered it into https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/consumer/link-checker it says: Definitely Don’t Go There Warning: this link is not safe. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Our top-rated security…
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Why does Network Type only show WiFi and not the SSID of the network?
I am having some issues accessing clients on a local WiFi lan. Two machines are running Windows 11 and Bitdefender and another is a Mac running Eset. Under Protction-Firewall-Network Adapters I see WiFi and. can set the connection type. in WiFi Security Advisor I can set individual SSIDs. If I only set WiFi Security…
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My work turned into a nightmare (Autoit).
Hello, I've been using AutoIt for over 10 years and created all my scripts line by line. Never had a single issue with it — until I installed Bitdefender. Two months ago, Bitdefender suddenly started going crazy with my AutoIt scripts. The weird part is that it doesn't always react immediately. I can run a scrip t 3 or 4…
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Bitdefender Virtual Disk - need an option to disable
Hi, The Bitdefender Virtual Disk is causing me a ton of issues with system checks for online certifications, I’ve also emailed support about this. The system checks carried out by the online test provider are flagging my laptop as being a virtual machine due to the vhd that bitdefender has created, and I cannot enter the…
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Wowhead Client being ID'd as malware
After an update, Wowhead Client is being flagged as malware by Bitdefender (and Kaspersky) and removed to quarantine. Is this a false positive? More info: "Feature:Advanced Threat DefenseBitdefender detected potentially malicious behavior and blocked all applications involved. Detection ID: SuspiciousBehavior…
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Will new features be added in Bitdefender to enhance sensitive files' security?
I trust Bitdefender to protect me. And I want it to include new features to further enhance security against malware modification. Will there be a future update with new features for Bitdefender products? Thank you, and I await your response. Thank you for developing Bitdefender.
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Regarding windows 10
My laptop is unable to load windows 11 (I have 10)...I will not be able to buy a new one until next year. Am I safe from viruses?
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Bitdefender blocked expressvpn-service.exe connecting to unknown domain (3ik9bjnm.com)
Hello everyone, I am experiencing a persistent issue where Bitdefender's Online Threat Prevention is flagging and blocking a suspicious connection attempt originating from my ExpressVPN application. The Issue:Whenever I actively connect to a VPN server, Bitdefender intercepts a connection. If the VPN is disconnected/idle,…
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False Positives following Data Drive Restore
On restoring my data drive BitDefender has become over selective with numerous false positives every day. I code in a number of languages but not for commercial use. One example was a suite of programs (18 & 20 support files) where I use a CSV file for the setup and operation items by my scripts. I decided to upgrade one…
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Why does the software keep killing my CodeX and Node.js dependencies?
When I'm using CodeX to write and debug Node.js code, Bitdefender always kills it and automatically deletes harmless Node.js dependency-related JS files. I restore these deleted files, open them, and they're full of data, with no code at all.
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Phishing issue
I use the free Bitdender ..it detected a website that appears to be Phishing and now when I try to open any website in Chrome it keeps taking me back to Bitdefenders notice that "Phishing has been blocked for your protection" when I ask to go back to safety it wont let me and it just won't let me open any new website. It…
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Microsoft diagnostic tool triggers Bitdefender, is this a false positive?
Hi devs, My bitdefender total security blocked a threat from an official microsoft diagnostic tool that I downloaded from here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed-cca7d1b6-65a9-3d98-426b-e9f927e1eb4d The threat it blocked is called…
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Advanced Threat Defense blocks Omnissa ThinApp and all ThinApp-generated applications
I use the latest version of Omnissa ThinApp Enterprise 2603.0.0-279 ("ThinApp") together with Bitdefender Total Security on a fully updated installation of Windows 11 Pro (latest build and updates installed). To get ThinApp itself to run, I first have to manually create Advanced Threat Defense exclusions for multiple…
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Bitdefender Scan options
I keep getting a false positive on a file I know is ok. Antivirus - Threat Actions = Move to Quarantine Antivirus - Exception = the file path of the quarantined file Antivirus Scan reports infection - 2 options "Delete" and "Quarantine". Click Quarantine = "The file was removed from your system and couldn't be moved to…