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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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Currys.co.uk website blocked with British connection or allowance on split tunnel
How do I disable connection if it becomes necessary to do so? Why is Currys.co.uk hostile to VPN's??
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Work Profile
Do i need to add an application here or it ll work auto? Bitdefender's Game Mode automatically activates when a game is launched, so the purpose of the Application List remains unclear. Furthermore, I'm unable to add the Windows 10 Store version of CapCut to this list, as it's not discoverable in the search. What is the…
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Can I use Total Security with the “Device Security” setting in Windows?
Hello. I have two personal PCs with Windows 10 and Windows 11, respectively, and I'm using Bitdefender Total Security with them. Is it possible to enable all of the device security settings in the [Windows Security] menu, such as Core Isolation, Kernel Mode Hardware Stack Protection, and Local Security Authority…
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File Shreder
when I right click the file scan or shredder option it no longer activates the progran. How do i fix that? I can still go into the program to shred files but not the right click option.
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Arturia Collection X freeze in windows 10 with Bitdefender
Best Supporters, i have a problem with Bit defender, my Arturia software Collection X freeze in windows 10. I have made exceptions from scans but it will not work. Any ideas ? Best regards, Mt01
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Virtual Keyboard
Can the size if the Virtual Keyboard be increased? I am 74 years old and all the characters on the Virtual Keyboard are very small (apout 3pt) and it would be great if it could make so we can change the size for people to set if for themselves.
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Bitdefender may be causing my PC to slow down / freeze up
hi all I now think Bitdefender is the reason or big part of reason my PC is slowing down and even freezing up. i read Archi dice's post about BD using up resources, and that prompted me to post this, though my issues may be different from his. his seems to be Bitdefenders resource use, where mine may be compatibility…
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Fix Issues with BitDefender Using High Resources in Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11
As it stands now, Bitdefender out of the box is a HUGE resource hog, doing scans in the middle of the day, interrupting your work, chewing up CPU resources. Another user ("Clapton") did a great job of listing off what the symptoms are in an older post. He reported issues under Windows 7. We had identical issues on a…
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bdservices host slows down my computer. 33% memory usage. Bitdefender internet security
I have removed Bitdefender and deleted the temp, %temp% and prefetch folder. I completely reinstalled bitdefender. However, the memory usage just got worse. Please help. It slows down my computer.
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How can I disable or hide "File Shredder" in the context menu?
I just accidentally shredded some files when I was trying to scan them, because of the ridiculous placement of the two options right next to each other in the right-click context menu. Thank goodness they happened to be files I was going to delete anyway, but one day I won't be so lucky. I did in fact search for this…
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Very very slow after doing a full scan
I did a full scan, took 14 hours,On my 10 year old Dell desktop. And now it is taking 5 to 6 minutes to execute every single keystroke. The Dell is now effectively unusable, not sure what the scan did to my computer, but would like to reverse it. Would appreciate any guidance. Thanks.
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Recycle Bin missing Bitdefender file shredder
there has to be a registry hack to fix this,
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VPN blocking printer from printing
Got a new laptop Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop installed the my printer and Bitdefender and Bitdefender VPN. Had the same on my old laptop and I could print with VPN connected. On the New laptop with VPN connected it will not print. If I disconnect the VPN no problems printing. What could be wrong with the settings? Oh the…
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Bitdefender scan and eject USB-Stick
2024-12-11 Today my laptop with bitdefender, started to schan the USB-Stick I attached normal then afte some seconds the USB-Stick was not avalible! Next the scan started again as if I had attached the USB-Stick. This was going on forever! Tried to turn off the protection and as soon as I attached the USB-Stick it turned…
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Does Bitdefender Total Security include a file/folder lock?
I was wondering if Bitdefender Total Security has a feature where you can secure folders and files, and only allow access to specific programs?
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Will Bitdefender Anti-Tracker/Ad-block be updated to Manifest V3?
See this article, which states "coming soon". I believe it is already in there, but when Google disabled Manifest v2, then Ad Blockers will no longer function it seems. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/chromes-manifest-v3-and-its-changes-for-ad-blocking-are-coming-real-soon/
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I just installed B and cann't enter to remote PC of my work, or aliexpress or gov sites
Hi! I just installed B and cann't enter to remote PC of my work, or aliexpress or gov sites. Please help
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Issue with Profile Auto-Switch due to Webex Application
When using Bitdefender's automatic profile selection feature, I'm experiencing an issue where the Work profile remains permanently active at the end of the day. After investigating the issue, I was able to determine that this behavior is caused by the Webex application. The attached video demonstrates the problem and its…
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Bitdefender Total Security automatically scans all external drives on startup
Bitdefender Total Security automatically scans all external drives on startup! This wasn't the case until now; before the external drives were only scanned when I specifically designated them to be. Now they always start to scan them automatically at startup. I have double-checked that all of my scan settings are properly…
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Reload this page to apply your updated settings on this site
Hi, As a Brave browser extension, Bitwarden keeps popping up this notification whenever I visit a site containing a form to fill (login, password). I systematically have to reload each new page to supposedly apply my updated settings on this site. But I did not update any Bitwarden settings for these sites except for the…
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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