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Email account protection
I am a happy BD user, but I would like to understand how the software protects emails sent and received via client (Thunderbird). I currently have three accounts, one IMAP and two POP3. An old post specified that “there was no protection on IMAP”, in the sense that it was difficult to integrate it into BD. Regardless of…
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trouble with bitdefender firewall and LAN Zoo License Manager for Rhino 3D
Hi, I'm writing because I'm having a problem with my Rhino 3D license and my Zoo LAN connection. I'm using a computer as my Zoo server. When I launch Rhino on another computer and enter the IP address of the computer running Zoo, it can't find the license. If I test with the firewall disabled on the Zoo server computer, it…
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Recently Bitdefender has been detecting java running a malicious command line.
I'm confused as I haven't changed anything or messed with anything it happens whenever i launch modded minecraft (keep in mind i haven't made any changes and have been using this for a while) My cousin also uses the same mods and everything but he doesn't have this problem…
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Custom scan doesn't run....
Hi all My Custom Scan runs fine when the pc is on, but no longer runs when the pc has been off at the scheduled time, and is turned-on later. It used to run straight away when the pc was then switched on if missed. I can't find any setting for this and am wondering if this was removed in a recent update? Thanks :)
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Suspicious Activity Blocked On Repeat
This happens every time I start the PC. Bitdefender doesn't learn from behaviors to come up with permanent solution. I left Norton because of too much ads. Norton used to give more details and option to pick a permanent solution. DotNet tried to load a malicious resource detected as IL:Trojan.MSILZilla.53031 and was…
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Years old Vulnerability scan found critical windows update failed?
Hi, I am new to using Bit Defender just installed it last week. This is November of 2025 and I am seeing this Windows critical update failed all over the web since 2023? I am asking why has this not been addressed and fixed from what seems like at 2 years as an issue. I just installed Bitdefender and I am affected by this…
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Online Threat Prevention - Alerts with no info! [Fixed in v27.0.55.283]
I'm told that a connection was blocked by Online Threat Prevention. When I look in the notifications, there is NO information aside from that something was blocked! What is the point of this? I don't know which site was blocked, what the connection was, or the actual reason. I've never seen another antimalware solution…
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How to Use Fluxus Executor Safely Without Antivirus Issues?
Hi everyone! I recently started using Fluxus Executor v2.691 for scripting in Roblox, and it seems really powerful. Since I always want to stay safe, I’m making sure it doesn’t trigger antivirus alerts or compromise my system. I followed this *** guide and it helped a lot. Has anyone tried running Fluxus Executor with…
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I think I may have restored a dodgy file (virus?) by mistake. re-quarantine/delete?
How would I quarantine the file again? In threat report it says "file restored by user" but no options to put back into quarantine or delete: The item hkey_users\.default\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\appcompatflags\compatibility assistant\store\c:\windows\temp\rarsfx0\installer.exe was restored at user…
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Support for Vivaldi?
It has been a long time and still no support for Vivaldi. I'm not sure why, either. It has a bigger user base than some of the supported browsers. PLEASE add support for this best-in-class browser!
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Suspicious web page detected
Hi everyone, I have a question. I keep getting a notification from Bitdefender Antivirus time to time, not very frequently, about a suspicious web page: Feature: Online Threat Prevention Message: The page *** has been detected with suspicious activity. It is not recommended to continue browsing this website. I have no idea…
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Why does Bitdefender keep requesting to complete a USB Scan
Recently purchased a new PC with Windows 11. I keep getting intermittent messages that I have a USB that needs scanning. There is no indication as which USB. I have a number of them so even if I ask for the scan to go ahead I still don't know which one was completed?
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False Positive on Path of Exile (WeGame Release)
I was playing Path of Exile on WeGame client and the game freezes. The game is seemingly being falsely flagged by Bitdefender's ATD. The game is obtained and downloaded from official sources. Affected files: WeGameApps\rail_apps\流放之路(511)\PathOfExile_x64.exe
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alerte permanente
bonjour à l'ensemble de la communauté, voici le message que je trouve en permanence lorsque j'ouvre la notification, conduite à tenir ? msedge.exe a tenté d'établir une connexion à sync.adotmob.com en s'appuyant sur un certificat expiré. Nous avons bloqué la connexion afin de protéger vos données car les sites web doivent…
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Anti-Tracker Chrome extension ignore the site exception
Anti-Tracker Chrome extension seems to be ignoring the site exception list. Everytime I restart the browser Anti-Tracker re-enables blocking on sites I chose to exclude, although are already in the exception list. Can you not make these permanent?
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Bitdefender warns that a suspicious connection is blocked (repeatedly)
Both Bitdefender (paid) and Malware (free) repeated indicate that a Suspicious Connection is Blocked, but a full scan showed no malware. Windows defender found MSIL/Malgent!AMTB and supposedly quarantined and deleted. I still get Suspicions Connection Blocked warnings. Am I infected or not? Windows11 64Bit
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How to disable notifications like "Web Attack Prevention is disabled"?
Hello, I'm using BitDefender for the core feature - antivirus/antimalware. I'm an advanced user and I don't need the warnings about Web Attack Prevention, Online Threat Prevention, etc being disabled. I want them disabled. I'd like to be able to put the icon in my taskbar but if it's always showing an issue then it's…
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sync.contextualadv.com
Why is bitdefender having to block sync.contectualadv.com almost every day. In researching this issue, some say my computer is infected with malware trying to allow ads to come through. How do I get rid of this malware?
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How to delete SafeySearch - Safety First Search Engine and Norton Safe Search Enhanced extensions??
A few days ago, I was trying to download and instal a videogame mod. I came across a website to download this mod. I don't remember the website and my browser history has been cleaned. Bitdefender initially prevented me accessing the site, but I proceeded to download it anyways (I know I did wrong) and when proceeding to…
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Work around for scan unless I am doing it wrong
Once a week I do a complete scan which lasts about 10 hours. The problem is that about 1.5 hrs into the scan it stops (as far as I can tell) and indicates that I have password protected zip files with options of a password, skip or skip all. This is bad because it delays the process esp if I run it over night. It would be…
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Threat Detection from URLs and Applications on the exceptions list
I have had my cloud service for years, and now out of the blue I am getting consistent online threat notifications. I have added the application and URL paths to exceptions that the cloud service needs to access to in order to work properly and those are now getting blocked. I could not find any fix or explanations in the…
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I got hacked, I wonder how with Bitdefender active
I noticed my Desktop PC running when it should have timed out to inactivity. Then I see notice "Screen Connect waiting .. " I see in my taskbar ScreenConnectClient(no's and letters) So I remove it. It was not easy. Had to stop it in SRV's I am fine now I hope BUT I lost some emails and I just wonder how that could happen.…
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Infected files found & resolved - What about back ups?
This morning when I ran a scan you found a number of threats and cleaned up a number of infections. I saw that some of these were in a backup file. I back up to I drive and I'm curious is there any action I need to take so that when I back up and sync I can clean the backed up files. Or did Bitdefender clean those up when…
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Advanced threat defense blocked applications
When i try install this program (adguardVPN), the Advanced threat defense blocked it and now i can't install it, and the quarantine is empty.
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random activity when computer is inactive
over the last few months I've screen / cursor move typically a few minutes after i am inactive. it seems to move windows around and type in stuff in the browser (i attached a screenshot of what is in the search history. the first search item is something i typed - all others are what is happening!!). I have bitdefender…
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Thunderbird says certificate does not come from a trusted source.
Today Bitdefender updated itself and invalidated Thunderbird email certificates for all my email accounts! I have been using Bitdefender for over a month and never had such an issue until now. Thunderbird notification popup says exactly this: The certificate for imap.googlemail.com does not come from a trusted source. If i…
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is MSIZilla.224001 a Virus or malware?
On my main computer, I have just installed Microsoft 'Visual Studio Insiders' software for creating my own programs.. I also have Bitdefender installed on that computer. I have written a new program and was trying to test the exe version. Bitdefender stopped me seeing may own program stating: my .exe program has been…
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Bitdefender's url checks
bitdefender's url checker website does not show the proper results as shown. it's a genuine '' daraz '' website : the same page was opened in brave with it's all default filters on. The bit defender should provide results about the latest techs, as A.I. says that it's a quite normal practice of websites: In summary, the…
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Installing latest Intel B580 drivers and Bitdefender stops the update process in its tracks.
Installing latest Intel B580 drivers and Bitdefender stops the update process in its tracks, the error that I received is: Malicious command line detected Feature:AntivirusThe app C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe was passed a malicious command line and has been blocked. Your device is now safe.…
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Is my computer compromised, if I opened a spam email attachment ?
I was "hacked" via an email attachment (invitation) that I opened and provided my outlook password. My contact list was sent the same invitation attachment. I had difficulty getting into my Microsoft Outlook Account Profile, but finally accessed and changed the Account and Email password. I use the computer for several…