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An overview of the Bitdefender Security Widget
Hello 😊 Since the user manuals have not been updated yet to include information about the security widget that was reintroduced in Feb. of 2021, I thought I would post some of its features here. Some of it may be pretty basic, but I thought I'd include it for those who are new to Bitdefender and the security widget. An…
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Can't access work VPN sites with "Scan Network Shares" option enabled
So when the "Scan Network Shares" option is enabled in the Antivirus settings I cannot connect to any of my works VPN sites and pinging them doesn't yeild results. I've added cmmon to the antivirus exceptions but this doesn't work. If anyone has a way to keep this setting enabled and still having VPN access please let me…
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AV Settings (Windows) can be able to be uploaded or synchronized???
Hi, I have installed Bitdefender : Total Security recently, and setting up configs, so the question is: the settings can be able to be uploaded or synchronized? because, it´s possible I'll executing a complete format or replacing ssd and I would like keep my configs. P.D I fall on laziness to configure them again. Best…
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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Profiles Messes Up With Power Plan Settings
So recently I had my Lenovo Legion laptop reinstalled with Windows 10 and after using it for a day or 2 I noticed that my laptop's power plan settings wouldn't let me change my screen timeout settings along with some other options as well (like changing my fan settings). Everytime I would set the screen timeout to any…
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Bitdefender won't load
Have a calm good day. Bitdefender stopped loading for me. I have to start it only from the icon. According to the instructions, which is listed (error code -1002, Failed to resolve server) I did everything necessary. The update went well, but the Bitdefender icon still does not appear after starting, as well as Windows…
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ADSPower Browser flagged as trojan ?!
Hello there, today I started using my pc normally, I used ADSPower for a couple of months and never had issue nor detections, today, without even opening it Bitdefender notified me with "we are cleaning an infected resource" I click on it and then, boom ADSPowser, is possible that an antidetection browser, under a…
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Problem running Bitdefender on Windows 11
Greetings, I am using a Dell XPS 8930 PC with 16GB memory and Windows 11. The PC is about 6 years old. Quite often, the computer seems to go off and do it's own thing - the keyboard freezes and I cannot type in anything, sometimes for 10 minutes or so. When this happens, according to Task Manager, 'bdservicehost' and…
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How to adjust Bitdefender window so it fits on the screen
I have bitdefender on a windows7 laptop but cannot see all the bitdefender window how can it adjust it?
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can someone perfom a VPN test?
Could you look with the app "speccy" how much the CPU temp encreases after bitdefender VPN has setup a connection? My cpu tem encreases 7 degrees celcious. I ask it bec I have the impression my CPU temp has increased to much and I must renew the cooling paste. Thanks
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Shred files before or after factory reset?
The computer is being returned to the store and I want to erase all of my information. What is the best way to proceed? Thanks
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How effective is bd File Shredder?
I am using BD since 2023 and I want to know how reliable File Shredder is
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Bitdefender not running system scan at startup
I recently installed Bitdefender after the recent Kaspersky disaster. I set Bitdefender to run a system scan at startup, but it doesn't run. What am I missing?
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How to i remove an exception from the list, I want to block a site again.
I temporarily allows access though BitDefender to a web site. Now I want to remove the exception so that it blocks it again. How do I do this?
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Why is the Utility option not working for my local account?
Yo, son. I can use One Click Optimiser (OCO) with my administrators account, but not with my local account. In the local account I put in the admin. password and passed the test, but the OCO does not pop up. I am using a fully up-to-date Windows 11 beast! Bit defender is up-to-date, too, sucker! Peace out.
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BDGandCrabDecryptTool error message
Hi I'm seeing in log "ERR:INFSTR". Can anyone advise about the meaning? Thanks!
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Did bitdefender write protect my SSD?
Hello there Yesterday I ran a full system scan with bitdefender overnight. It found a couple of problems which it deleted. Today I can no longer delete or edit anything from my secondary ssd, when I try to give myself the permission to, I get error messages saying that the files are all write protected. Scanning the ssd…
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Is Bitdefender stopping me from adding GMAIL account to outlook?
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Why does safe pay give me a blank pay?
I am going to take everything I add to safe pay and go to another software. I have to click on go to desk top to make any payments or check any financial accounts. I am considering going to another software. I have a low level of tolerance when it comes to my financials>
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Bitdefender Total Security
The desktop widget has aquired a framework, see attached . How can I get rid of it? Thanks
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Issue: Bitdefender autoscans attached flashdrive on start-up
I'm new to Bitdefender and installed Bitdefender Premium Security recently. I have 2 flash drives attached to the laptop with documents, etc. and after configuring Bitdefender I see that the app automatically runs a scan on one of them at start-up (either from a shut down or restart state). Interestingly, the other drive…
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How can I remove "File Shredder" from explorer context menu?
Inevitably, one day, I will accidentally shred a file. How can I remove this? I may want to shred a file some day, but I don't wan it right next to scan file, where a slight slip of the mouse shreds a file
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How do I block ads with BitDefender?
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Any way for OneClick Optimizer to export results or save as file?
New to Bitdefender Total Security from Kaspersky. OneClick Optimizer results are lengthy and doesn't appear able to save. I prefer to review this list outside of Bitdefender Total Security. I'm not seeing much reporting options. What am I missing?
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How to disable Popup Blocker & Allow reviews?
Something in BD is blocking popups in Chrome?- I added the web page to Traffic Light/refresh, but still no go? Also I am being prevented from seeing product reviews?
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Need network help.
I had Kaspersky and the US banned it so i had to switch and chose Bitdefender. However, before Bitdefender i had my house networked so the Samsung TV's in the house upstairs and down could watch movies off my PC. Since i installed Bitdefender (nothing in the network or settings changed) the movies shut off now after…
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How to restore (or undo) Bitdefender Optimizer Registry Changes
Bitdefender's OneClick optimizer (part of my Total Security subscription) has this quirk where it tells you to approve changes to the registry, but only gives you a general idea of what will be changed. Then AFTER it makes the changes, it tells you what it did. Well, I decided to bite the bullet and try it out and I'm not…
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Error Initializing Scan?
Hi I’ve just ran my first system scan on my Windows laptop. Looked ok but after 5 minutes a box opened, then disappeared and the scan kept running as if ok, in fact it’s still running 26 mins. I am paranoid as my ex is tech savvy, I really worry about keyloggers. Our son spends 1 week alternating between us and our home…
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After installing Bitdefender...when running SPEEDTEST results changed
In running speedtest on the network my results used to be 12ms Ping, 946 Download and 45 Upload, after installing Bitdefender my results are as follows 12ms ping, 942 Download and 35544.66 Upload. notice change in Upload speed which is impossible. Anyone have any idea what could be the cause ?
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Office WiFi network alert
I have an alert on my screen asking if I want to set my wifi as my office network. Whether I press the "SET as office network" button or the "Not my office network" nothing happens and I can't get rid of the alert. Can anyone help please?
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Bei meinem PC kommen plötzlich seit 2 Tagen in jeder Textzeile lauter ///////
Hallo zusammen, hat vielleicht jemand einen Tipp, was die Ursache sein könnte, warum plötzlich in jeder möglichen Textzeile es beginnt dass ohne zu beenden lauter Schrägstriche kommen, /////////// Egal ob im einer Worddatei, oder bei Googe-Suche, oder sonst, wo ich einen Text scheiben kann. Es kommen einfach so lauter…
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Samsung Smart Tv
Hello! How can I connect my Samsung smart TV device to protect it?