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Not all are compatible. To work with Multi-Platform.
Not all are compatible. To work with multi-platform, I tested some paid ones, and Bitdefender was one of the best for this purpose. I wanted to share this because some professional antivirus programs only caused bottlenecks on multi-platform setups.
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Updating Bitdefender Central With Code
My Bitdefender subscription expired and I went through re-subscribing yesterday. When I attempt to upgrade using the code, this is what it returns:
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Online threat detection - repeated warnings
Good morning, I am getting sporadic messages saying "Suspicious connection blocked. Chrome.exe tried to establish a connection to xxxxxxx using an expired certificate." The specific sites vary, but are not ones I am trying to access. e.g., measureadv.com, rybbit.openrussian.org… This behavior happens on all three laptops…
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How do I add more seats to Bitdefender subscription when Device limit is reached
I have the key already to use, wanting to add computer.
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Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection: stop receiving reports by mail
Hi Please, can someone explain where I can unsubscribe to receiving reports by e-mail concerning privacy/ security? Thanks a lot! Greetings Gunther
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Transfer from PS to TS
I have purchased a new subscription to TS and my previous subscription (to PS) has now expired. All devices have successfully transferred to the new subscription. My Central account shows both subscriptions: the PS shows "expired" and zero devices installed. However I get reminders to renew PS. How do I stop this?
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Amazon Prime Video blocks Bitdefender VPN
How do I use Bitdefender VPN to see videos on Amazon Prime. I want to see videos from the USA Amazon Prime, but since I am temporarily staying in the Philippines it restricts the videos I can see outside of the USA. If I connect to a VPN in the USA, then Amazon Prime Video totally blocks me from seeing any videos. The…
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Percentage of scan in progress is a must.
I read many posts about this subject and the answers from BD is unacceptable. I woke up this morning and after 10h 10min, having scanned 18723720 items, it is not done and I don't have any idea when it is gonna be over. "Hard to evaluate how long it is gonna be. Depends on many factors". Common Guys ! From a support team,…
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Bitdefender turn off by itself leaving me unprotected
Many times per week, I get the popup message "Turn ON your virus protection" by Windows Security. When I check in my Toolbar Hidden Icons, Bitdefender is not there at that moment. And then, it reappear or I have to start it (turn it on) again from the Start button. What good does it do if I pay a software to protect me and…
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Refund joke
It is now 3 days later and still no response from Bitdefender on a refund. I have also rang them today to be told someone was on my chase and should have a response soon. Hours later and the day almost over and nothing. When I brought my new key I used a new card that was attached days later to my old subscription without…
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Bitdefender GravityZone Google Workspace SAML Support
Support for SAML 2.0 is fairly basic but well understood, but Google Workspace does not use a publicly accessible metadata URL for its X.509 certificate exchange. Instead, they download an XML file from the GWS admin console and upload it to the service provider's console, likely for security reasons. Bitfender only…
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Does Bitdefender TS interfere with Microsoft Teams?
Hi, Something is blocking MS Teams from opening on my PC (Windows 11 version 24H2) - could it be Bitdefender? The app icon appears in the powerbar, but it just gives a blank window. Meanwhile I am unable to access Teams meetings through a browser - Edge loops back to the login screen when I enter meeting ID and password;…
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Hosts File access
Hi, I'm using Windows 10. I've just started using Bitdefender after using Kaspersky for many years. In the light of the current circumstances I decided to uninstall Kaspersy for obvious reasons. I am a developer and I need to be able to switch my hosts file at the click of a button. I had written a program to do this and…
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How do I stop Bitdefender creating new rules in firewall?
Hi guys. I have an issue with Bitderender firewall. I deny access to applications in the rules section, but Bitdefender creates new rules on those applications, giving it acces to the internet. It is rather annoying to deny access to the internet for certain programs, then later discover that Bitdefender created a new…
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Polymorphic Malware based on AI
Hello, I would like to see with you a new subject deals on Malwares based on AI. Recently, I discovered this new Malware on You Tube video, here these subjects : 1/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7SfgIIuR2I 2/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcT9SKICcF8 Malware are boosted by AI and they are actually much powerfull than…
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Password Manager keeps asking for Master password
Hi everyone, I am having trouble accessing my passwords in the Password Manager app. The app keeps asking me for the Master password "to unlock the vault" rather than accepting my fingerprint. I think it's been an issue for little over a month now. While I understand that it might important to fill in your password every…
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detection of Generic.PY.Ferret.D.****** in uuidtext folder ?
Dear all, thanks for this community on Mac. I really enjoy Bitdefender Security, but I got strange symptoms last week with my iMac. At the end of a Fullscan (12th November2025) (iMac-ventura) finishing with “no threat detected”, I got notification : "Generic.Py.Ferret.D.E8127119" located…
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Where is the processing carried out for Online Threat Prevention?
Many of the components of the Online Threat Prevention feature, state that they "Checks every web page you access for X" is this processing carried out locally on my device, or are the websites visited checked on Bitdefender's servers? My concern is if Bitdefender is processing every web page I visit on their servers, this…
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Bitdefender VPN FAQ [Updated version]
Below there's a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users. Before posting, check it out, as you may find your answers right here: https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/7126/ Should you have other questions you wish to ask, you may post them in the comments below.
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Crypto Cheating
Coinarch.net is definitely fraudulent website of depositing crypto currency and stole it is doing the transaction for domain selling. The community of Finance has to report this website worldwide…
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How can I use Safepay for Banking Payments in Switzerland ?
Finally, Safepay is also compatible with UBS e-banking. In Switzerland, I always receive my invoices with a QR code, which I can scan in the banking app when making payments. Safepay doesn't allow me to use the camera, so I can't pay invoices with it. With Bitdefender, I can specify programs (e.g., the Firefox browser, but…
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Bitdefender's "Online Threat Prevention" ignores site exceptions
I have been using Bitdefender Total Security (up to 15 devices) for years on Windows and Android. This year i setup my home lab and unfortunately my experience with Bitdefender is becoming very frustrating that I am thinking of switching to another security solution. Background information: I have many fully local sites on…
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Why isn't Antivirus for Mac able to complete the scan?
What I have: MacBook Pro 2018 13 - macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 Subscription Plan: Bitdefender Total Security Apps installed: Antivirus for Mac 10.2.6 Bitdefender Agent 1.6.3 Core Security 10.2.6 FYI: I had Bitdefender installed for a long time, and it always worked fine alongside Little Snitch. I uninstalled Bitdefender when my…
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Antivirus Plus: comes not in my account
I just added a '1 Year, 3 Systems'. I paid, it is received, but I can't find or activate in my Bitdefender account. What do do/did I wrong? It's not possible to find any support on this on internet at Bitdefender…. Who know the sollution?
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Email account protection
I am a happy BD user, but I would like to understand how the software protects emails sent and received via client (Thunderbird). I currently have three accounts, one IMAP and two POP3. An old post specified that “there was no protection on IMAP”, in the sense that it was difficult to integrate it into BD. Regardless of…
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Instant "Message" when Incident occurs ?
Hi all, Is there a way to receive an email when a new entry appears in the incidents in gravityzone? It is tiring and counterproductive to receive emails with “empty” reports every few hours. Especially since the reports are also delivered as ZIP files and have to be unzipped first. I would appreciate any tips on this…
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When should I activate my new subscription for Total Security 2025
I currently have a subscription for Bitdefender Antivirus Plus which will expire on 6th Jan 2026. I've just purchased Bitdefender Total Security 2025 for 10 devices with a 2 year subscription. I've cancelled "Bitdefender Antivirus Plus" auto-renewal. Should I wait till my current subscription expires before activating…
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We Need To Be Able To Pause Protection
I am using Bitdefender Total Security. We need a way to pause protection. Sometimes it's needed. Please consider this. Thanks!
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Error in Bitdefender when trying to switch accounts
I'm trying to switch from my old BD account to my new one. I have my login and password and have it successfully logged on my laptop. On my main PC, when I try to switch accounts in Bitdefender, it keeps throwing up an error message after I fill in the email address. Is there anything I can do short of nuking BD from my…
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Why VPN connects automatically when starting windows against the settings selections not to do so?
I have connected bitdefender vpn on 5 devices. In the first one always starts automatically even though i have selected the setting not to turn on during startup. I have reinstalled it and the problem remains.