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Can Bitdefender scan and find the viruses that you can get via memory stick/USB?
I'm a dj and a lot of clients are comming to the dj booth with memory stick with viruses. Will Bitdefender help me with fast scanning without doing damage to the other files on memory stick?
Infected M2 SSD?
My brother-in-law got duped into allowing online access to his Windows 11 laptop with BD Premium Security on it. They got some banking info and attempted a couple of Amazon gift card purchases but those efforts were thwarted. The perpetrator changed the login pins and basically locked them out of the machine. I could wipe…
Blue screen when using Ethernet connection on laptop
I am encountering a Windows 11 Pro Blue Screen when my Ethernet cable is plugged into my laptop or the docking station. The blue screen occurs within 1-10 mins from log in. The computer runs fine when the cable is not connected and using WIFI to connect to the network. When researching this issue on the Internet, I learned…
How to install Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac
How to install Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac (full guide here) This article guides you on how to install Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac. Before proceeding with the installation, make sure your Mac meets the minimum system requirements. You can also watch the steps presented in the video below.
Add Folder to firewall rules
Hi everyone, I thought it would be a nice idea if you could add a folder to the firewall custom rules, instead of just specific executable files. Any chance we could see this? Cheers
Call blocking/scams?
Hi there, Could someone run through the Bitdefender Call Blocking tool. How does it work? For example if my friend or a work colleague calls me and has their phone set so their number is not announced or I don't have their number stored in the contacts on my phone will Bitdefender block this number? Thanks Steve
Bitdefender Launches Global Campaign to Combat AI-Driven Scams Targeting Families
Bitdefender has launched a bold awareness campaign called “They Wear Our Faces” to shine light on how AI-driven fraud is evolving, and how it’s turning trust into a weapon. Scammers are now cloning voices, mimicking faces, and impersonating loved ones to exploit emotional bonds and urgency. What once required complex tools…
Install ultimate over a total security wont work
Im renewing my subscription of Total security with Ultimate Security and when i run the install file it wont progress thru to the install page just disappears and reverts back to the normal back to windows page
Why does Bitdefender block Walmart Spark Driver App?
Bitdefender has to be paused in order for me to login to the app. I don’t want to have to turn turn off or pause Bitdefender to use the app. Has anyone else experienced this issue? The Walmart Spark Driver app is in the Apple Store.
Cancelation how long before getting an answer?
II have cancelled my subscription more than 72 hours ago, but upto now I haven't received a confirmation. How long can this take?
Misleading Bitdefender price
The Price of Bitdefender Ultimate Security shows price 3499 Rs on their official website: https://www.bitdefender.com/en-in/consumer/ultimate-security When you click Buy > redirected to Bitdefender 2checkout website (still shows 3499 Rs) But, on the last 'confirmation and payment' page it shows 5034.74 Rs // $55.98. So, do…
Where can i block email spam especially from a domain.
When I first installed Bitdefender years ago there was an area, possibly in the firewall where i could block email domains that were spaming me, cannot seem to find that now.
HSBC App Blocking Bitdefender
Recently my HSBC banking app will not open saying that I have to remove Bitdefender as its a security risk to the app. Any solution?
Sudden Blocking Alerts
My apologies about my last post of the same heading, I hit the wrong key. In the last 2 days I have been getting numerous alerts about blocked suspicious connections that were relying on an untrusted certificate to wpad. This has referenced both chrome and msedge. I have no other information and do not know if I should…
Inquiry regarding high resource consumption during testing and future improvements.
Greetings to the experts at Bitdefender! I am a user of your Total Security product. I've noticed a significant increase in system resource consumption (CPU/RAM), causing a noticeable slowdown during system scans. Please explain the cause of this slowdown and how I can minimize its impact using the current settings. I…
Refund
Hi! I purchased a subscription, but after making the payment on your page I didn't receive a confirmation message. It kept asking me to enter the payment details again, so I assumed the payment hadn't been processed. The money wasn't withdrawn for the transaction in the bank's app either. So I purchased the subscription…
Update stops at 90%
Well its back. When I go to the right hand corner and right click on Bit Defender and select Update, it goes to 90% and stops. If I cancel the update all of Bit Defender shuts down. When I reboot and try to do the update again it says Threat Information Update 0.00 & Product Update 0.00. If I continue it stops at 90%…
Slowly takes RAM from my Windows 11 via bdservicehost until the computer freezes
Avoid Bitdefender, as it's acting up. It slowly consumes RAM from my Windows 11 through bdservicehost until the computer freezes and crashes. I have a 16GB machine, and it will take about an hour. According to Bitdefender: "Thank you for your patience, and please accept my apologies for any frustration we might have…
Bitdefender makes Windows start in Recovery Mode
Hello. I have an issue with the latest version of Bitdefender. Ever since it updated not so long ago, it has been booting my desktop into recovery mode whenever I turn it on. I am certain it's an issue to do with Rescue Environment. I narrowed this issue down to BitDefender because I only installed it on my computer…
Bettersax Course Videos Won't Play
The Bettersax course videos stopped playing once I installed BitDefender VPN. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you resolve it. Turning of the VPN doesn't work.
New Bitdefender Total Security Activation did not extend existing subscription
Hello, I currently have an active Bitdefender Total Security subscription that expires on 27 December. On 3 December, I purchased the same Bitdefender Total Security subscription with the intention of extending my existing subscription period. However, after activating the new code, my Bitdefender Central account shows the…
One Click Optimizer doesn't clean up the junk files, and these junk files keep building up.
My desk top OS is Window 10 Pro. "One Click Optimizer" doesn't clean up the junk files, and these junk files keep building up. I tried to delete these files but Window required "Administrator" to access. I tried changing myself to "Admin" (which I am!) window still reject me. Please help. Please see the "word" doc.…
New malware
Albiriox
How can I shred my deleted files?
I can only find links to delete existing files. Is it possible to shred my deleted files?
Penalty for automatically renewing BD subscription?
Maybe some people smarter than me can understand why Bitdefender chooses to charge higher prices for automatic subscription renewals than for manual renewals. I received an email on 04 July 2025 as follows. Hello [Surname Forename], We are glad you decided to continue using Bitdefender and automatically renew your…
Systpenhservice.exe - this is acting like malware and I cannot delete it
I discovered that an executable file, syntpenhservice.exe has frequently been running on my computer and seems to be causing my computer to reboot. Apparently this is a driver is and it is a 64bit Synaptics Pointing Enhance Service, but I don't even have a device like this on my computer. I spent months trying to find this…
Installing Premium Security on a laptop already protected with Total Security
Hi, my Total security software is near to expire so I decided to buy Premium. I disinstalled the software from the machine and removed Its name from the "manage devices" of my subscription page, but also if I download the installation from the new subscription (Premium) it always install the "Total" software. What am I…
Unable to get into QuickBooks
I have been unable to get into the QuickBooks file for 3 weeks. After working with QuickBooks, they exhausted every effort on the file and program, and everything is working. They indicated that it is most likely my firewall (Bitdefender) blocking access. This began after the latest Windows 11 update, for which I had to…
how do i download a vpn im on my school lenovo chromebook and it blocks almost everything
Email issue after last night's Bitdefender update
This morning I am unable to send any emails from my Thunderbird account on this laptop. I get an error that says "Sending of the message failed. An error occurred when sending mail. The server responded: <***> sender rejected AUP#POL. Please verify that your email address is correct in your account settings and try again."…

Can Bitdefender scan and find the viruses that you can get via memory stick/USB?
I'm a dj and a lot of clients are comming to the dj booth with memory stick with viruses. Will Bitdefender help me with fast scanning without doing damage to the other files on memory stick?
Infected M2 SSD?
My brother-in-law got duped into allowing online access to his Windows 11 laptop with BD Premium Security on it. They got some banking info and attempted a couple of Amazon gift card purchases but those efforts were thwarted. The perpetrator changed the login pins and basically locked them out of the machine. I could wipe…
Blue screen when using Ethernet connection on laptop
I am encountering a Windows 11 Pro Blue Screen when my Ethernet cable is plugged into my laptop or the docking station. The blue screen occurs within 1-10 mins from log in. The computer runs fine when the cable is not connected and using WIFI to connect to the network. When researching this issue on the Internet, I learned…
How to install Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac
How to install Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac (full guide here) This article guides you on how to install Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac. Before proceeding with the installation, make sure your Mac meets the minimum system requirements. You can also watch the steps presented in the video below.
Add Folder to firewall rules
Hi everyone, I thought it would be a nice idea if you could add a folder to the firewall custom rules, instead of just specific executable files. Any chance we could see this? Cheers
Call blocking/scams?
Hi there, Could someone run through the Bitdefender Call Blocking tool. How does it work? For example if my friend or a work colleague calls me and has their phone set so their number is not announced or I don't have their number stored in the contacts on my phone will Bitdefender block this number? Thanks Steve
Bitdefender Launches Global Campaign to Combat AI-Driven Scams Targeting Families
Bitdefender has launched a bold awareness campaign called “They Wear Our Faces” to shine light on how AI-driven fraud is evolving, and how it’s turning trust into a weapon. Scammers are now cloning voices, mimicking faces, and impersonating loved ones to exploit emotional bonds and urgency. What once required complex tools…
Install ultimate over a total security wont work
Im renewing my subscription of Total security with Ultimate Security and when i run the install file it wont progress thru to the install page just disappears and reverts back to the normal back to windows page
Why does Bitdefender block Walmart Spark Driver App?
Bitdefender has to be paused in order for me to login to the app. I don’t want to have to turn turn off or pause Bitdefender to use the app. Has anyone else experienced this issue? The Walmart Spark Driver app is in the Apple Store.
Cancelation how long before getting an answer?
II have cancelled my subscription more than 72 hours ago, but upto now I haven't received a confirmation. How long can this take?
Misleading Bitdefender price
The Price of Bitdefender Ultimate Security shows price 3499 Rs on their official website: https://www.bitdefender.com/en-in/consumer/ultimate-security When you click Buy > redirected to Bitdefender 2checkout website (still shows 3499 Rs) But, on the last 'confirmation and payment' page it shows 5034.74 Rs // $55.98. So, do…
Where can i block email spam especially from a domain.
When I first installed Bitdefender years ago there was an area, possibly in the firewall where i could block email domains that were spaming me, cannot seem to find that now.
HSBC App Blocking Bitdefender
Recently my HSBC banking app will not open saying that I have to remove Bitdefender as its a security risk to the app. Any solution?
Sudden Blocking Alerts
My apologies about my last post of the same heading, I hit the wrong key. In the last 2 days I have been getting numerous alerts about blocked suspicious connections that were relying on an untrusted certificate to wpad. This has referenced both chrome and msedge. I have no other information and do not know if I should…
Inquiry regarding high resource consumption during testing and future improvements.
Greetings to the experts at Bitdefender! I am a user of your Total Security product. I've noticed a significant increase in system resource consumption (CPU/RAM), causing a noticeable slowdown during system scans. Please explain the cause of this slowdown and how I can minimize its impact using the current settings. I…
Refund
Hi! I purchased a subscription, but after making the payment on your page I didn't receive a confirmation message. It kept asking me to enter the payment details again, so I assumed the payment hadn't been processed. The money wasn't withdrawn for the transaction in the bank's app either. So I purchased the subscription…
Update stops at 90%
Well its back. When I go to the right hand corner and right click on Bit Defender and select Update, it goes to 90% and stops. If I cancel the update all of Bit Defender shuts down. When I reboot and try to do the update again it says Threat Information Update 0.00 & Product Update 0.00. If I continue it stops at 90%…
Slowly takes RAM from my Windows 11 via bdservicehost until the computer freezes
Avoid Bitdefender, as it's acting up. It slowly consumes RAM from my Windows 11 through bdservicehost until the computer freezes and crashes. I have a 16GB machine, and it will take about an hour. According to Bitdefender: "Thank you for your patience, and please accept my apologies for any frustration we might have…
Bitdefender makes Windows start in Recovery Mode
Hello. I have an issue with the latest version of Bitdefender. Ever since it updated not so long ago, it has been booting my desktop into recovery mode whenever I turn it on. I am certain it's an issue to do with Rescue Environment. I narrowed this issue down to BitDefender because I only installed it on my computer…
Bettersax Course Videos Won't Play
The Bettersax course videos stopped playing once I installed BitDefender VPN. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you resolve it. Turning of the VPN doesn't work.
New Bitdefender Total Security Activation did not extend existing subscription
Hello, I currently have an active Bitdefender Total Security subscription that expires on 27 December. On 3 December, I purchased the same Bitdefender Total Security subscription with the intention of extending my existing subscription period. However, after activating the new code, my Bitdefender Central account shows the…
One Click Optimizer doesn't clean up the junk files, and these junk files keep building up.
My desk top OS is Window 10 Pro. "One Click Optimizer" doesn't clean up the junk files, and these junk files keep building up. I tried to delete these files but Window required "Administrator" to access. I tried changing myself to "Admin" (which I am!) window still reject me. Please help. Please see the "word" doc.…
New malware
Albiriox
How can I shred my deleted files?
I can only find links to delete existing files. Is it possible to shred my deleted files?
Penalty for automatically renewing BD subscription?
Maybe some people smarter than me can understand why Bitdefender chooses to charge higher prices for automatic subscription renewals than for manual renewals. I received an email on 04 July 2025 as follows. Hello [Surname Forename], We are glad you decided to continue using Bitdefender and automatically renew your…
Systpenhservice.exe - this is acting like malware and I cannot delete it
I discovered that an executable file, syntpenhservice.exe has frequently been running on my computer and seems to be causing my computer to reboot. Apparently this is a driver is and it is a 64bit Synaptics Pointing Enhance Service, but I don't even have a device like this on my computer. I spent months trying to find this…
Installing Premium Security on a laptop already protected with Total Security
Hi, my Total security software is near to expire so I decided to buy Premium. I disinstalled the software from the machine and removed Its name from the "manage devices" of my subscription page, but also if I download the installation from the new subscription (Premium) it always install the "Total" software. What am I…
Unable to get into QuickBooks
I have been unable to get into the QuickBooks file for 3 weeks. After working with QuickBooks, they exhausted every effort on the file and program, and everything is working. They indicated that it is most likely my firewall (Bitdefender) blocking access. This began after the latest Windows 11 update, for which I had to…
how do i download a vpn im on my school lenovo chromebook and it blocks almost everything
Email issue after last night's Bitdefender update
This morning I am unable to send any emails from my Thunderbird account on this laptop. I get an error that says "Sending of the message failed. An error occurred when sending mail. The server responded: <***> sender rejected AUP#POL. Please verify that your email address is correct in your account settings and try again."…