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Why does Bitdefender Scan a Significantly Different Number of Files on Similar Computers?
I just ran my periodic preventative/proactive deep scans on my computers. Two of them are similarly configured. Yet there was an 800,000 file difference in the number of files scanned. Oh gosh, I just realized a "scanned item" can't be the same as a file--one computer has 410,000 files (according to windirstat) -- and…
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Potentially unwanted apps detected
Windows 10 Home with all currently available updates. "Process Hacker" had been installed on my system for months without any problem. But today, out of the blue, Bitdefender flagged it as a "Potentially unwanted app" and quarantined it. I chose to restore the executable to a different folder (only choice available). But…
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BD Total Security Detected Gen:Variant.Zusy.54658. Should I Be Worried?
Today i was made Full Scan on my PC from all drivers and i got message from Total Security Bitdefender - Gen:Variant.Zusy.54658 was Detected I had this file on my computer since 12/09/2022 in a rar file and then did not open it, they are assets / characters for the "mugen" game I'm very skeptical and paranoid in less than…
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Bitdefender Total Security giving white screen on Facebook
Since yesterday morning/lunchtime I can't use Facebook on my Windows PC (chrome or edge). It works if I 'pause protection on this site' which doesn't feel like a good solution. Fixes I had tried were updating Chrome to the latest version and turning off my ad-blocker but it made no difference. Has anyone else had the same…
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Does Folder exception except all sub-folders?
Hi, When I add a Folder in the antivirus exceptions, does it also exclude all the sub-folders, or do I need to except them one by one?
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BD Internet Security Did Not Block Website That May Contain Malware Activity
When I attempted to access one particular website my Bitdefender Internet Security service gave no warning but Malwarebytes has responded as in this screenshot. Should I continue to the site without too much fear? I am using Windows 10 with a Chrome browser, The same happens with Edge browser but Malwarebytes returns…
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Visual Studio 2022 & C# Generates Gen:Variant.MSILHeracles.46462 Virus
I am just now learning C# in VS 2022 and when running a small program having to do with arrays Bitdefender detected and quarantined what it considers a virus. I suspect this is a false-positive, but I wanted to post this here just in case it isn't. Previous program examples ran without issue. I am looking for…
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Access blocked to own website
Hi, Bitdefender is blocking my access to the administration panel of my own website on the reason that the sending of the password is not encrypted (note: the site has no SLL certificate). Is there a good reason? Is ther really any danger whatsoever? Thanks.
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RF Online Games Doesn't Open After I Installed Bitdefender Application. What Should I Do?
yesterday I just Installed Bitdefender Total Security then after that when I tried to open my RF Online Games one time its open but suddenly it keeps disconnect in the middle while I'm playing then after that it doesn't open anymore.
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Bitdefender On Windows 10 Full System Scan Taking 40 Hours
I have a Dell Optiplex 3050 (DESKTOP-EL571SA) running windows 10. Have just installed Bitdefender Plus and removed old antivirus, and have started a full system scan. Though the fs scan is also scanning my Passport back up as well, the scan is still running 40 hours later. My system may not be the fasted admittedly (8Gig…
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Command Line Usage of File Shredder and Scanner
Hi to all, Is it possible to launch File Shredder and/or Scanner from command line? I checked the .exe files in the installation directory, but it seems none of them does the job. I am asking this because I use Total Commander like many users in this community. I have seen many posts about Total Commander, and they mention…
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How To Prevent Bitdefender Blocking A VBScript File I Desperately Need?
Hi everyone first time poster today I'm hoping for an answer to my please help message. I have a Kia car whereby the onboard Satnav and car system needs updating,I did this last year via my PC with no problems at all,its a large file and takes around 35-45 minutes to complete so this year I left the PC to carry on doing…
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Bitdefender Started Scanning Every Time I Turn On Computer - Why?
Hi Over the past six weeks or so, every time I turn on my computer Bitdefender does a scan. There is nothing showing in the software but I can hear the scan on my hard drive. I have not changed any settings. Why is this happening?
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My C++ file is being flagged as malicious by Bitdefender.
I am now studying C++ by making some simple programs that perform rudimentary calculations or other math-related tasks. I've been using Code:Blocks for this purpose, but whenever I generate a program, Bitdefender incorrectly flags it as malicious and deletes it. I tried adding it to a whitelist, but I write a lot of apps,…
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Firewall Issues Last Week Or So. What To Do?
I started having a firewall issue last week. Even with exceptions, when the Firewall is on, it will not allow me access to the web. Lasts for about an hour, then it's OK. I'm only able to post now as I've turned the blasted thing off.
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False Positive Or False Negative?
Hello Bitdefender team , I want to share a concern with you, I am a gamer who enjoyed having good fps and low ms in the game and I decided to get 1 scriptt, which somehow cleans windows 10, it starts well but half way stops and blocks it from Bitdefender Antivirus I would like to know from you whether this file is safe or…
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Websites timing out since BitDefender install
Hi all, I recently deployed BitDefender onto a computer and ever since have noticed that websites will time out and not load. To remedy this I restart the computer and following the restart I can get onto the site fine. This happens a couple times a day and only since the BitDefender install. Any help would be greatly…
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How do I stop spam and phishing on my Yahoo mail account!! It's out of control
I need help in reporting spam to B!!
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Slow system scan
The bitdefender system scans very slowly, averaging only a few files or dozens of files per second, is there any way to improve. thank you
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Is This File Malicious?
I received an email from my accountant and thought it was legitimate; it was part of a forwarded email chain between us, so someone obviously accessed his email client. In any case, It looked legitimate, as it was part of our email correspondence. It was a zip file which I unzipped. The file is named-----> IT1.zip Here is…
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Can you tell me what is the Following temp file for Bitdefender?
etilqs_IPfhUbWhOAuGirU - I keep seeing this in my temp folder in Windows. Can't delete it because it says that its open in the Bitdefender Virus Shield. Do I need to close this or how do I do it or do I need to? Thank you very much. Sherri
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Problem With Bitdefender On Windows 11
HI all I recently renewed my bitdefender membership for mobile security and VPN on my computer, now i find that one of the icons that i used to sync with the cloud no longer works. I do not know how to get around this problem, does anyone have any ideas ?
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constant threat notice
I keep getting this threat notice and bitdefender can do nothing about it. How do I get it to stop? The file C:\Users\xxxx\AppData\Local\Packages\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Files\S0\4\Attachments\due E-PAYCAPITA[15304].html has been detected as infected with Generic.JS.FakeLogin.A.75CD1BBE…
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Trying to determine if this is a false positive Trojan or not.
Hi, Last night I was notified by Bit Defender of an infected file detected, but I am trying to determine if this was a false positive or not. The infected file in question was a CapabilityAccessManager file, specifically CapabilityAccessManager.db-shm. The infection was listed as Trojan.Generic.1582539 The attack timeline…
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Being Hacked!!!
I have VPN and Total Account in Bit defender, but My computer was hacked, the hacker block my facebook too and make some purchases in my name. Who can help in this?
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Auto update for antivirus keeps turning itself off. What is the fix for this? Thx.
Although I select Update Automatically in Settings, the button returns to the off position (perhaps after a reboot). This seems like a bug in the program. Does anyone have a solution? Thanks!
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How do I stop bitdefender hacking my computer access?
I use some 100% safe programs, and even put them in the exception list, Bitdefender still forced shutdown my programs, it hacked my computer access and could not recover those "said infected" programs... If no way to solve it... I am sure I won't use Bitdefender for the rest of my life... ps. it even locked the folder and…
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I don't get emails in Outlook after installing Bitdefender (on the month free trial)
Morning Since installing the free trial, I cannot receive emails in my Microsoft Outlook account. If I deactivate it for ie 15min, then the emails come thorugh. However, when it is activated again then the emails don't come thorugh. How do I resolve this as I am interested in Bitdefender but obviously need the whole system…
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How do I contact Bitdefender support claiming suspicious malware-like behavior?
I have a hacker on my computer installing hidden malware, like nerdstream installed into my dell folder. I was directed to this page: https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/1922/ but it has no information on how to contact BitDefender. Can someone help me with the next step?
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DotNet tried to load a malicious resource detected as Gen:Variant.Lazy.253459 and was blocked
This happens every time I try to load a specific program I need for work. I tried the other programs I need and they load fine. I tried reinstalling with no luck. This is obviously a false positive.