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  • Running Bitdefender with Smart App Control

    Hello, Smart app control is activated on the fresh W11 install (not in evaluation mode, it is currently active). I want to install Bitdefender Internet Security on this machine. Would you recommend disabling Smart App Control first or is it ok to run both at the same time ? I fear for conflicts between the two secrurity…

  • Microsoft Defender Updates

    A vulnerability scan is suggesting that I should install Microsoft Defender updates. Do I need to install the Updates for Microsoft Defender?

  • New App access to a MS account because of BitDefender?

    Hi there. I have a 3-PC subscription to BitDefender Antivirus Plus. I just received a MS security notice telling me that: === New App(s) have access to your data. Bitdefender Login connected to MS (someone else's account) === This seems like both a MS question and a BD question. How would someone else logging in to…

  • BEST Deployment for macOS HELP!

    I've been struggling for months to get this working, and it just refuses to cooperate. Windows deployment was a breeze—I managed that without any issues. However, macOS deployment is driving me crazy. The Bitdefender guide has been completely unhelpful and, to be honest, very confusing. I’ve followed the steps exactly as…

  • [Tips for security] Do you use Windows as an administrator or standard user?

    In the context of cybersecurity, it is highly recommended to use the computer as the standard user for day-to-day activities, using the administrative user only when necessary, as mentioned in Microsoft's own documentation. "As a security best practice, use your local (non-Administrator) account to sign in and then use Run…

  • Bitdefender Internet Security prevents installation of PowerShell VS code extension.

    Hello, It seems that Bitdefender Internet Security prevents the installation of the official VS code extension for PowerShell (PowerShell/vscode-powershell: Provides PowerShell language and debugging support for Visual Studio Code (github.com)) I have already created a github issue on their side, where all the details and…

  • Problems with Bitdefender 2020 Firewall and Minecraft Dungeons (possibly other UWP apps)

    Howdy, I have recently noticed that Minecraft Dungeons (Windows 10 UWP) is being blocked by Bitdefender IS 2020's firewall. This appears to occur when Default application behavior is set to default (automatic). If I start Minecraft Dungeons I get a network appears to be down message. Doing the same with Alert Mode turned…

  • Fake or real? "Zeus Virus Detected" "Trojan Backdoor Hijack..."

    This morning, I have a message that looks like a pop-up in a new tab on Chrome that says: "Zeus Virus Detected - Your computer has been blocked." "Error: Virus - Trojan Backdoor Hijack #365838d7f8a4fa5" "Please call computer system technician immediately on: 888-phone number" "...if you close this page before calling us,…

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