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How does Bitdefender handle archived files?
I was wondering how Bitdefender handles archived files (7z, rar, zip, etc.). When performing a deep scan, does Bitdefender extract these files to scan? I got a threat detection inside a 7z file when performing a deep scan using Bitdefender. When the threat is inside the 7z file, it is inert. However, for Bitdefender to…
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Bug: Extremely high page fault incidence on bdservicehost.exe
I have noticed a performance impact while using Bitdefender Total Security in some cases, and after noticing the extraordinarily high page faults on bdservicehost.exe, I decided to check this every day before posting this. And yeah, this is not an isolated issue just some days, bdservicehost.exe really has an awful problem…
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Bitdefender VPN for Linux (Ubuntu 24.04 support)
2025, and still no support for one of the biggest open source OS. Total security member for a few years with bitdefender and now that i am also a Ubuntu user, i guess time to switch services? Is this even in pipeline to support Linux flavors? At least VPN should be an easy support.
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Bitdefender on Liux Mint
Hello, I'm planing to ditch Windows on all my PC and use Linux Mint, Tired of AI and other spyware built into Windows. Is there any Bitdefender solution Antivirus/Malware and Firewall as the current Bitdefender Total Security
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AUTO-RENEW is now set at 59.99 higher price... discount has been disppeared without notice
[and I'm forced to ask on here because the email support is bad… 4 attempts to send the complaint… including the Catpcha routine, and it just hangs.] Hi Bitdefender Support, I am feeling concerned about this auto renewal of 25.03.2025. Previously, I was getting a significant discount on Total Security Individual, around…
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Some of these settings are hidden or managed by your organization?
After installing Bitdefender antivirus, I ran a vulnerability scan and it came back with 4 issues. Quick summaries; - Browser Security: allows users to modify security zone settings, SECURITY_ZONES_MAP_EDIT. Recommend enable policy so the site management settings for security zones are disabled. - Browser Security:…
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Upgrading from Bit Defender for Android to Bit Defender Total with Windows protection as well
I have Bit Defender for Android subscribed through the Google Play Store, I would like to upgrade this subscription to include Bit Defender foe Windows as well for my Laptop. Is there some way to do this as the Bit Defender Total Security includes both can I upgrade to this and get credit for the Android Subscription I…
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Replacement power cable for Bitdefender Box 2
where can i find a replacement power cable? is there any alternatives?
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Setting all Bitdefender processes to run on only Intel 13900KS E-Cores
I saw another post about this with Intels 12th gen but the responding people had zero knowledge of how Intels 12th through 14th Gen processors all have P-cores and E-cores, and how programs like Bitdefender are able to be configured to only run on specific cores through the Affinity option in windows 11 task manager by…
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PC crashes (no BSOD) and restarts to blank screen after 1.5 hours gaming.
Hello, I am wondering if anyone can help me out with this, - and by the way if I shutdown BitDefender using this (https://www.bitdefender.com.au/consumer/support/answer/88404/) the problem doesn't happen. Is this the only way to stop the problem or is there just 1 or 2 parts of BitDefender I can turn off to stop the crash?…
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Bitdefender Keeps Asking If My Home Wifi is a Home Network
Hi Everyone, I several devices on Bitdefender Total Security at home, connected via a mix of Wifi and ethernet. Anytime a device starts up and connects to this Wifi, Bitdefender asks me to confirm if it is a Home Network. Any idea how I can stop this?
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Can I use Total Security with the “Device Security” setting in Windows?
Hello. I have two personal PCs with Windows 10 and Windows 11, respectively, and I'm using Bitdefender Total Security with them. Is it possible to enable all of the device security settings in the [Windows Security] menu, such as Core Isolation, Kernel Mode Hardware Stack Protection, and Local Security Authority…
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How to recover quarantined files after uninstalling bitdefender
I recently uninstalled bitdefender but forgot to restore some microsoft outlook files which bitdefender had detected as malicious and quarantined I reinstalled it again and checked quarantine but there are no files there, because of this all my emails have been deleted, is there any way to restore the files?
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adnxs.com - Malware or just a strange-named cookie?
Hello! Since I have set my browser settings to delete everything but my cookies after closing the browser, I manually delete certain cookies from time to time. Today a cookie caught my eye that I found a bit 'suspicious'. It's called adnxs.com. A search on the net revealed that there is a virus running under the same name…
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Bitdefender total security one-click optimizer scan results discrepancy in version 27.0.38.163
Hi everyone, After my bitdefender total security updated to version 27.0.38.163 the "one-click optimizer" incorrectly shows the scan results after running the optimizer. It first shows that it will delete about 13 items, 7 junk files and 6 privacy files, yet when after having ran the optimizer it shows a total of 11 items…
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Do I need to re-install Total Security after downgrading from Premium to Total?
My Premium Security expires tomorrow and I didn’t really use the VPN and I found a good deal on Total Security so I purchased that instead of renewing. Central seems to be telling me I need to download and install Total Security (again). But I’m already running Total Security. I activated the new subscription and it shows…
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How do you get to a "403 Forbidden" web site?
www.metronet.com comes up as "403 Forbidden". Interesting as they are my service provider and I would like to get there to pay my bill.
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Lost My Bitdefender Total Security Software Password
Hi, I lost my Bitdefender Total Security software password. How can I reset it? This is the password to change settings in the app. I can still reach Bitdefender Central. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10.0.19045 Bitdefender Total Security: Build 27.0.44.217 Thank you.
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BITDEFENDER FAILS AFTER WINDOWS 10 UPDATE ON 11/14/2024
Bitdefender will not work or reinstall after yesterday's Windows 10 update. This has been escalated because the instructions from Lori P. failed. The uninstall tool worked; however, every attempt to reinstall failed with an error message that indicated all related directories could not be cleared. Therefore, I have…
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Do i need to permanently disable Windows Defender in Win 11 ?
I'm sorry, but as a complete newbie to Windows 11 I am totally confused ! My question is: I have downloaded and installed BD today, but do i now need to permanently disable Windows Defender in Win 11 ?
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Two-factor authentication
Good day, I have created a new account so that I can describe my problem here in the expert community. I just reset my mobile phone and now I no longer have access to the installed 2-factor authentication. Unfortunately, this happened when i reset my mobile phone that have authenticator apps. Now i want to access my…
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Windows installation of BD Family Pack over existing expiring BD install doesn't work
I have BD Total Security installed currently. It is expiring tomorrow. I purchased BD Family pack from NewEgg because the renewal price for my installed software is ridiculous. I've downloaded the new Family Pack version. When I try to install it I get the blue circle that runs for about 30 seconds (flickers a couple of…
