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Unable to install Bitdefender Total Security
Forgive me if I do not use the correct terms as I am Dutch. When I try and open the installation file of Total Security as an administrator, nothing happens, except there is a message on my screen: flow.bitdefender.net is trying to save something Can someone please help
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Why does the Bitdefender Central app show that my device is inactive?
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Firewall blocks: obk.exe, vulnerability.scan.exe, seccenter.exe. Impossible to whitelist.
Hello, If someone already had the similar issue, I would be grateful for shared solutions without suggestion of reinstalling Bitdefender (since I have a lot of custom firewall rules). All the SafePay outgoing connections are blocked with error = ERR_NETWORK_ACCESS_DENIED(138), that means my firewall in alert mode blocks…
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Subscription order scams exposed!
These spammers seem eager to be my friends, always trying to decide what's best for me without making me check anything myself. One even offered me Norton. How thoughtful! Regards
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Think You Found a Bargain? Check This Before You Buy
Summer sales are a great excuse to grab a bargain, but scammers know that too. Fake online shops, misleading ads, phony discount codes, and convincing delivery messages can easily turn an irresistible deal into an expensive mistake. Deal hunters are attractive targets because urgency and excitement can override caution.…
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Why is Bitdefender VPN disconnecting on a Windows PC without reconnecting?
Why would Bitdefender VPN keep disconnecting on a Windows PC and not reconnect? I do not have any other VPN apps on my machine.
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"Your subscription has expired" notification
I get this message but my subscription doesn't expire for 3 more months. "Your subscription has expired". Don't burden your memory with passwords. Renew now for 33% less!
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Feature request (from Kaspersky product)
I randomly created a Kaspersky account to check the features integrated into the Kaspersky product, which can be considered as feedback for the Bitdefender product. 1) AntiBanner & AdBlocker: This feature blocks ads and protects privacy on main web browsers such as Chrome, Edge, and Firefox (for the time being, until it…
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Chrome browser does not work properly with Bitdefender VPN
Hello. Lately, I've been having a problem with the Chrome browser on Windows. When I'm connected to the VPN, searches in particular take a long time—about 40 seconds—and I get the message "This site can't be reached." However, immediately after this screen, the expected results load normally. Is there any way we can fix…
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Product version differs between two machines after update
Hello, I'm currently running Bitdefender Total Security on two different Windows 11 PC. One of the machines is quite old, the other one is much more recent. I updated Bitdefender on the two PC manually (using right click on the icon > update). After updating both machines, I can see the threat database version number is…
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PC app store malware
My Bitdefender Total security did not catch or stop it which blosck PC access. Support was interesed but no follow up. Dangerous. The only solution was to set my Winn 11 pc to a day earlier. How to prevent such attacks? MW
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Sistema apresenta BSOD (APC_INDEX_MISMATCH - 0x00000001) com o processo EPSecurityServ
Descrição do Problema: Sistema Windows 10/11 (build 26100) começou a apresentar telas azuis com o código de erro APC_INDEX_MISMATCH (0x00000001). Análise Técnica: Ao analisar o arquivo de despejo de memória (dump) com o WinDbg, foi possível identificar que o processo ativo no momento da falha era o EPSecurityServ.exe,…
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Checking other email clients OTHER than ONLY Gmail and Outlook
Ok, I don't sign up for discussions often. I just don't - but I feel I need to do so here. I have searched and know this topic has been discussed at various points in time and then… goes away. So I am reviving it - and maybe adding a twist. All cards on the table, I do like most things about Bitdefender. Has it prevented…
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How to Fix Fortnite Error ESP-DIST-001 When Bitdefender is Installed
A patch for this issue is already available in Bitdefender version 27.0.60.341. This update eliminates the need to manually create firewall exceptions for Fortnite and is being rolled out automatically to Bitdefender users over the next few days. https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/134023/
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Fake Shopping Ads on Snapchat: What Bitdefender Labs Found
Bitdefender Labs recently spotted a series of suspicious shopping ads on Snapchat promoting newly registered websites offering massive discounts on products ranging from shoes and handbags to electric bikes and bonsai trees. If you've ever stopped scrolling because an ad promised 80% off or a deal that looked too good to…
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How Scammers Leveraged SpaceX IPO Hype to Target Investors
Bitdefender Labs recently investigated an eight-month campaign that used SpaceX, Elon Musk, artificial intelligence, and investment hype to lure potential investors through SMS messages, social media ads, emails, webinars, and phone calls. If you've ever seen an ad promising exclusive access to a major IPO, an AI-powered…
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Relating to Digital Footprint - links to my email
Hi All, I was very pleased to read this in a BD email: "….Most users discover 200+ services linked to their email, including ones they forgot about. Ready for a quick check? Connect your email now to see your full Digital Footprint and take control of your privacy….". Upon clicking on the link furnished, however, I found…
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Scan Logs - I read various posts about this...
I ran a full scan that supposedly removed a trojan on my computer. Upon the scan finishing I could see the log. I went back in to see the log but that actually started a new scan which I terminated. The only scan I see now is for the terminated full scan. Is there no way to see a scan prior to the last one? I looking under…
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Bitdefender VPN Windows Service - set to 'Disabled'?? (Error)
This has been happening for a while but I wanted to go ahead and ask to see if someone could help to clarify whether this is "normal" behavior or to be expected. Basically, the VPN Host Service: bdvpnservice_1 has had a Startup Type of 'Disabled' for a while now and whenever I try to change it to anything else, this error…
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How can I view some Sport on SBS (Australia) when the website knows I am using a VPN?
I am in NZ and trying to view some sport on SBS in Australia. I have tried the 6 different locations in Aus but the site knows I am using the VPN. Is there a way I can get around this issue?
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2.3gb Fibre issues FIX
So had the upgrade done Friday and no matter what I did I couldn’t get the download to go much above 1.3gb upload was fine 2.3gb, myself and The isp tried everything and after much googling I found a sub Reddit post that said uninstall the VPN element of total security and re-run tests. FYI I don’t ever use it and it’s…
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How to upgrade Bitdefender Internet Security (discontinued) to Total Security?
I recent renewed my Internet Security subscription but have found out that that product has been discontinued for Total Security. Is there anyway I can upgrade to it, free or paying the difference now, or would I have to wait till I have to renew the subscription?
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Changes to EPSecurityService.exe requiring active scan denylist changes?
Looking for more information regarding this situation: Despite adding restrictions for a particular folder, intended to keep EPSecurityService.exe from acting on that folder and its subfolders, the activity is still detected by Process Monitor. Related to this is the sudden need for these restrictions - The motive for…
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iCloud Email Protection
As you offer a security package for Mac, it seems like a glaring omission not to be able to scan iCloud email in same way that you do Gmail and Outlook mail. Why have you not included iCloud as an option for Mac users. FYI, Avast has offered this functionality for a few years…
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Inquiry regarding Bitdefender protection strength vs. the latest Windows Defender
My Bitdefender Total Security subscription is expiring soon, and I am currently evaluating my next step regarding system security. I would like to ask a direct, technical question:How does the current protection strength of Bitdefender compare directly to the latest built-in Windows Defender on Windows 11? As someone who…
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Game Mode question
Does game mod excludes the games by not scanning each and evert read/write file of the game when its game mod is on ?
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Android 17 Advanced Protection Mode Blocks some Bitdefender Security Features
On Android 17 devices, Android Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) restricts access to the Android Accessibility API. Because several Bitdefender security features rely on Accessibility permission to provide real-time protection, they are limited or unavailable while Advanced Protection Mode is enabled. The affected features…
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Scan with Bitdefender option is not working.
Hi, as it says in the title, the Scan with Bitdefender option in the windows right-click menu does not work. Initially when this first happened a couple of weeks ago, I just reinstalled Bitdefender, but that only fixed it temporarily. Now the option is broken againl. The file shredder option is fine. It opens the file…
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How Do I Remove | Disable | Exclude My Files From Being Used by Copilot?
I have been a loyal BitDefender user for 20 years, trusting its Antivirus engine enough to allow it access to my most personal, private files and data. Now I am concerned about my privacy. When Win 10 support ended, I completely opted out of the Microsoft 'ecosystem.' When I saw that the MS Copilot LLM is embedded in the…
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When will a fix for BitDefender blocking Fortnite be available?
For a few days Fortnite has refused to load, instead displaying an ESP-DIST-001 connection error. According to this Reddit thread Fixing ESP-DIST-001 error on PC (Bitdefender) : r/FortNiteBR BitDefender have identified a problem and are working to fix it. I'd prefer to have the official fix rather than the workaround…