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Stope Automatic Scan of Devices on Startup
Whenever I start or restart Windows 11, Bitdefender automatically scans one external HD and one other folder on my PC. I usually stop the scan, close that window, and repeat with the second scan. How to I disable this automatic scan on startup?
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Is Bitdefender an ad blocker
I am having trouble with a streaming site which says I have an ad blocker, despite the fact I have deleted my ad blockers.
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Is it possible to disable Bitdefender Anti-Theft?
I dont feel safe knowing that at any time if someone gets into my account they can track me, wipe my device etc. I have a huge PC and noone will steal it since they wont even be able to lift it and i just feel like Anti-Theft is a bomb waiting to explode. Please answer my question and dont talk about how safe/unsafe this…
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Bitdefender makes my system slow to a crawl
At apparently random intervals Bitdefender accesses my hard disk so much that other applications become [****** is not responding]. The disk usage light goes to solid white and the Task monitor shows that disk usage is at 100%. At the same time, the actual data transfer rate is low. I presume that it's doing a scan, but it…
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Does Safepay session get killed by Bitdefender update?
Hello, all. Just now I'd launched Safepay, loaded a finance-related website in one tab, successfully logged in to my account, navigated through a couple of links …and then the Safepay session suddenly died — Safepay was shut down. Everything else on the laptop continued to function normally, AFAIK. Shortly after being…
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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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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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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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FILES FROM DISC IN SHREDDER
Hi! I got a problem, beausce all my files from the external hard drive are in the shredder but not files which I deleted already. Whis is this happend? It is possible to fix? Beacuse last time I deleted few of my files from this external hard drive. Txh, proxy80
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Inconsistency logging in to Workday in Safepay because of need to launch external app (Okta)
I usually sign in to myworkday.com in an ordinary web browser. Login uses MFA, specifically username, password and one further authentication. The latter can be a one-time code, but in my case my laptop has been set up with an Okta "app" that is launched by the browser, and in turn authenticates the login merely by the…
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Game Mod is not working
The game mode isn't activating for Heroes & Generals, even though the game's executable is on the list. The game is launched directly by clicking the play icon after a download, rather than being fully installed. The game mode should activate when the game is running, but it's not. Any Fix ? and if not plz forward it to…
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Does B.D. Work profile effects Express vpn or other system work outs?
i need more explanation about work profile of b.d. as details provided here r not enough: https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/2063/#:~:text=The%20Work%20Profile%20has%20been,when%20the%20Work%20Profile%20activated%3A&text=All%20Bitdefender%20alerts%20and%20pop%2Dups%20are%20disabled or here:…
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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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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…