I have a TERRIBLE time sometimes purchasing things when VPN is active. I am disallowed the actions I wish to make when I am on a secure site. I have to play a game with VPN, several times going back between the website I'm purchasing from and then going to Bitdefender to turn off VPN when I'm disallowed to do what I want in order to make a successful transaction! It is very frustrating.
I see a need for VPN when I want to use it, and would rather activate it on an as-needed basis.... BUT...
If it is not possible to set the VPN to manual, I would like to know how to disable it altogether.