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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…
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BitDefender Total Security and command line scanner
Hello, does BitDefender Total Security include command line scanner? If so, what is the name and where is located.
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multiple connection errors trying to connect to scan32.com
Does anyone know what causes tis and how to stop it? chrome.exe attempted to establish a connection relying on an unmatching security certificate to scan32.com. We blocked the connection to keep your data safe since the used certificate was issued for a different web address than the targeted one.Add to exceptions
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Attack timeline involving compattelrunner
Hello, I am trying to understand this sequence of events from a "threat blocked on your device" due to real time protection: 1) 05:28 Wininit.exe executes services.exe 2) 05:31 services.exe executes svchost.exe 3) 5:40 svchost.exe executes compattelrunner.exe 4) 5:41 (more than a minute later) a FreeFileSync file get…
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ExplorerPatcher detected as false positive
I have been using ExplorerPatcher (on github, apparently I have to "be around longer" to post a link, despite working in IT for over about 30 years now) on Windows11 for over a year. Bitdefender will no longer allow me to download the Setup file, claiming (incorrectly) that it is infected with a "Generic Trojan". Despite…
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bduserhost.exe is False Positive
So I was browsing process explorer and noticed that bduserhost.exe was flagged by the virustotal function. It was flagged only 1 time by a small time AV on virustotal. I'm pretty sure this is a false positive. I would also like to point out this virustotal flag appeared after I updated Bitdefender Total Security to build…
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Not a techy person, websites stopped working
Didn't know what topic to select. Sorry. I have websites that randomly stop working. I can no longer sign in to www.fold3.com (a paid website I've used for several years, owned by ancestry.com). I get a page that says "Access Denied." (subscription is paid and current) Today I tried to open a website to a medical company…
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Is there a way to use SafePay on iOS?
When traveling I prefer to bring a phone and iPad, leaving the “big” computer at home. I’d like to have the security of SafePay when doing online banking or other sensitive transactions, but don’t see a way to activate it on the iOS devices. Am I missing something in the setup? If not, that seems like a glaring oversight…
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Does Bitdefender Total Security include an anti virus software or does it only scan for malware?
I'm a bit confused.. When I go to the BitDefender Central page. Under "My device" I can click on my desktop… After clicking on my desktop I have the choice to scan and detect my computer for "Malware". It says nothing about viruses so I'm a bit worried that this software only scans for Malware, and not viruses. So does…
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Password issues for Bitdefender Total Security
I installed Bitdefender Total Security on my windows laptop. I have the Bitdefender password and can easier login on Central and even change THAT password, but evidently it's not the same PW for the Total Security app. How do i resent the PW for Total Security?
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Recover CD ISO USB Bootable Media
Does Bitdefender not offer a product for a USB bootable media recovery system anymore? I was under the impression that it came with the total security package but I cannot find a download or setup anywhere.
