Bitdefender Free (new version) - suggested improvements

Hi Alexandru_BD,

referring to the previous message, if it can be useful as feedback, I noticed that threats that are blocked with behavioral analysis (not yet present in the signatures) if the malicious file is on the desktop it is not removed (although Bitdefender reports that it has inserted malware in quarantine), while if the same file for example is on a USB stick it is removed.

I also noticed that when I start my PC during startup the status icon (B) is first red, then after a few seconds it turns gray, stays gray for a few seconds, then turns red again with the autopilot symbol. So the bug that from red becomes gray and then red again must be solved, it must not become gray.

Thanks.😉

Nunzio.

Hello,

In the online threat prevention settings, the safe search setting is enabled, but it does not work.

When I do the google searches I don't see any indication of the searches if they are safe or not. This eventually works with the trafficlight extension.

But it should work without extension with just Bitdefender Free installed, right?

Grazie.

Nunzio.

Do you have more or less idea when the new version will be released?

Will there be or will eventually be created a section with the main release notes like so many other AV companies do?

Thank you!

If it helps, looking at startup in the task manager, I noticed that it is the Bitdefender Agent that changes from red to gray and then red again and the autopilot is activated.

Thanks e good job! 😉

Nunzio.

Great thank you very much. So there is no need for me to send the e-mail to support as well?

Another suggestion for an extra feature to add that applies not only to the free version but also to the paid ones is that IMAP4 scanning should also be implemented in the email protection. It's unthinkable that Bitdefender doesn't do it...all the most famous AVs do it, and even the free ones.

I hope that all of my suggestions will be taken into consideration as soon as possible to make the free product better and in some cases even the paid ones.

Till now I haven't seen anything new implemented...

Yes! Thanks my friend! 😉🔝

Here's my concern about ransoware...

Unfortunately, looking at these tests, I have doubts about the protection against ransoware for the free version...

I don't understand why then in other tests the files are not encrypted.

I'm curious to understand what can be the mechanism of some ransoware that can encrypt files and others not... 😉

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3diGIAN5NC4

I return to this issue, because I'm using other free AV and I must say that I notice the difference between what I use and another tested for a short time and BD Free. The difference is mainly in terms of performance especially on an older PC (but I think if it's optimized for old PCs let alone how it works on recent PCs...) and also in terms of free features provided.🙂

I am convinced that the use of the HDD during the update download phase is always high compared to the high free AV that impacts the PC startup phase and also during the signature update phase. It also does not yet have the advanced protection against ransoware that AV Free guarantees even in the free versions. At the level of % protection we are more or less on the same values. So why choose a free AV Free that slows down an outdated PC and offers fewer features with a percentage of protection that doesn't go much further than the other AV Free?

I'm sorry to say this but I think Bitdefender should take my views and make changes.🙂

Bringing an example of formula 1... Surely the one who knows the car most of all is the driver (in this case the AV user). If the driver gives feedback to the mechanics, engineers, electricians, tire specialists, etc... to improve performance and enhance the car, the technicians should listen to him because he is the first to have the true perception of the car. So if the pilot says the car is slow but has an engine that could be improved or a chassis that slows it down, the technicians must do everything to optimize it.

I hope this idea of mine will always be accepted because I am fond of the Bitdefender brand and I try to give these hints and ideas to improve it and to increase general appreciation. Then I understand that we are talking about the free version, but I think that the diffusion of the free version also brings gains and notoriety to the company.😏

I'm revisiting this old post of mine to request an improvement/update of the free version to make it more and more competitive with the free versions of the competition.

The second level protection against ransoware is now included in the most popular and valid AV Free versions, while Bitdefender Free has not yet included this functionality.

This is an aspect that pushes many users not to choose Bitdefender Free but to choose something else, as well as due to the issue of high RAM usage compared to other Free AVs.

So I hope that at least this feature will be added/unlocked for the free version as soon as possible. Ransoware is now a malware that is spreading and frightening many users, so knowing that there is also a second level of protection with Bitedfender Free against this type of attack makes the user more reassured and chooses Bitededfender Free rather than other AV Free.

Then maybe after the experience with Bitdefender Free you can decide to switch to the paid one... this is loyalty marketing.

What do you think @camarie and other Bitdefender developers?

Thanks as always! 😉