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Is Hydra.exe supposed to be running on my computer with VPN Premium??
Did a little system exploring today, and noticed that a program labeled as hydra.exe was eating up all the data it could from my laptop/VPN connection...did some searches and found that it COULD be a legitimate program that's needed for the VPN to function properly...or it could be a Virus and I should just burn my…
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How do I un-accept unmatched security certificate warning
A client's web site is giving an "unmatching security certificate" error in BitDefender Total Security. I first took the option to accept the error and "take me there anyway". This let me check that the web site is still functioning normally. Now I want to check for when the certificate error is fixed - for which purpose I…
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Exit Bitdefender
I want to suggest a new, very simple feature, that Bitdefender should have: "Exit" I have used Bitdefender for quite some time, but I always had a problem that ended up being a dealbreaker, when I performed very performance intensive things that required my computer's 100% power, I couldn't just exit Bitdefender, so…
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when I last restarted my computer it started with the attached problems
when I last restarted my computer it started with the attached problems.. does anyone have idea ? is it a security risk ? thanx
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Bitdefender modifying hosts file
I have disabled the option in Bitdefender to "scan hosts file", however, it keeps commenting out the contents of my hosts file and adding the following to the beginning of the file: # BitDefender has cleaned hosts file 127.0.0.1 localhost --- What can I do to stop Bitdefender from changing my hosts file? I'm a software…
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Total Security 10 Device Option Not Pricing Correctly
Hello, I was recently trying to purchase the Total Security option for 10 devices. On the website the promo price is listed as $44.99 for 10 devices. However, when selecting Buy Now and going to checkout the discount is missing, and you're charged the total amount. I noticed this occurs whether you select the 1 year, 2…
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Subscription total security
One day, 2 prices 😐️
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Can anyone tell me what this is and what I can do to ensure my safety
Recently got this while playing modded minecraft with some friends, haven't done anything, haven't downloaded anything from a sketchy website or a dodgy link. Im wondering what if I can get more details other than its an IP from New Jersey, US and is a Linode User. My anxiety is through the roof due to this. Minecraft has…
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Everytime I scan and file/folder using bitdefender I get this error!
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Netgear Armor Install & Activate Password Manager
With wallet going away, how can I get password manager with my Armor subscription? I see it listed on the https://www.bitdefender.com/netgear/ page as one of the included features. The Netgear community support hasn't been forthcoming,…
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Is there really no way to exempt a folder in Advanced Thread Defense?
I am using Bit Defender Total Security. I am also trying to build some DLLs written in C++ using Visual Studio 2022. I have a blank DLL project with no real code in it, but when I hit build the Bit Defender Advanced Threat Defense deletes my DLL and the build fails. I am 100% sure there are no viruses in a completely blank…
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VPN with PNC Bank
I bank with PNC in the US. PNC does not allow login when using VPN, which seem to rather conspicuously defeat a main purpose of VPN. You have known of this issue for some time based on the other discussions I see. What do you have, or what is coming to allow safe connections with our Banks. I'm certain PNC is not the only…
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it has been 5 hours and still it is scanning why?
why it is taking so long to scan i only wanted to scan my c drive but it has been 5 hours and still it is scanning
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Android Mobile with Total Security License?
BD Mobile Security (shows "trial") on my Subscription/MyServices/Licenses page while BD Total Security (5) and BD Premium VPN (10) both show "new". Huh? There is no BD Total Security (Android) app on Google Play, only BD Mobile Security, despite BD Total Security stating it runs on Android. Upon initially launching BD…
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Bitdefender Security installation is launched, but does not install
I have alreday installed it OK in 3 devices. Last one is a W10 PC (legal), i7 sufficient disk space. I have tried several times the installation (in Administrator role), but the furthest it goes is to ask me authorize the launch of the downloaded file. And it is my best and key domestic device. No proxy. Please provide me…
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About background process
Hi there, just to make it clear, Im not having any issue, I'm just curious, anyone knows why bitdefender has so many processes behind? I have used kaspersky which also has tons of resources and only had 2 or 3 processes running (with BD I have 11), I have to say that kaspersky impacts a bit lower on my PC while scanning,…
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After A Clean Win 11 And BD Install, BD App Icon Is Blank On The Taskbar. Any Help?
Hello all, Anyone has an idea on why the Bitdefender icon is using the default "blank" one on the taskbar? I noticed that the icon reverts to the BD icon upon pinning then unpinning the application on the taskbar. However it only lasts until the app is closed, then it returns to a blank taskbar icon on relaunch. A minor…
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Safepay Error Message. What To Do?
When I visit a financial site, I get the following message: The navigation to *** failed. Error ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED(21): The network changed. I do not have any other third party anti-virus apps installed. I am on Windows 11 desktop, 64 bit and using BitDefender Total Security. I tried online chat, but they were unable to…
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How To Turn Bitdefender Total Security On/Off?
If your system slows down or lag, is there a way to pause the anti-virus protection module in BD Total Security? Thanks.
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What is "Some of these settings are hidden or managed by your organization" ?
I've got the following message "Some of these settings are hidden or managed by your organization" only on the "sign-in options" for my windows 10 settings. I just want to be sure that's nothing to worry about and is Bitdefender's doing? Also, could anyone explains it what it does/prevent ? Thank you
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What would cause BD to interrupt networking hourly?
Issue: internet goes offline every hour at 17 minutes past the hour for approx 1 min. Then would be fine for another hour. We finally tracked down the culprit. I had installed BD total Security on my wife's computer about the time this issue started, once we took her computer offline the issue went away. What would cause…
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My Devices Are Putting Out Signals That I Do Not Control. Any Help?
I recently installed bitlocker antivirus plus and VPN on 5 of my home devices, I have had 3 years of suspicious activity including finding an app that identified that my ex was somehow still able to admin control my modem after I had reinstalled windows and reset all other phones ect, so only possibility was hidden…
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Back Up Of Files For Ransomware Remediation. Any Explanation?
I am new to Bitdefender. When I turn on the Ransomware Remediation, does this mean that Bitdefender will back up all of my data files (My Documents, Photos, etc)? If yes, where will these files be stored? If yes, does that mean it is not necessary to keep my Carbonite subscription?
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Cyber Essentials Certification Questions
Hi there, I am looking at obtaining the Cyber essentials certification. And I just want to know if there is documentation on what Bitdefender could do to help me achieve this, currently I am using Bit Defender Gravity Zone and have Bit Defender Endpoint Security. Is this a FWaaS or an SASE, where we could control what…
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Brightness of PC Changing Regularly
I am writing this post to provide my feedback for the Bitdefender Antivirus. I have an active subscription of Bitdefender Total Security and have been using it for around a month. The brightness of my laptop (Lenovo Ideapad 300) had been changing often and it was very inconvenient for my eyes. Initially, I thought that one…
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Preventing Inadvertent or Accidental installation - How do I stop the most annoying app installs
I'm new to Bitdefender. I recently installed the adobe viewer and accientally did not opt out of Mcafee installing itself. Does Bit Defender allow me to subscribe to a protection that stops installations of the worlds most annoying apps like McAfee? Thanks.
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1 minute full system scans and quick scans.
When I run a full system scan whether scheduled or unscheduled it only scans 600000 files and takes only 1 minute. Also when I run a quick scan it takes the same amount of time just 1 minute and also scans the same amount of files about 600000. The logs for the quick scans also show they don't do anything to any type of…
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Total security not working for Android.
I got bitdefender total security for my android phone v11 OnePlus Nord CE 2, and it is still in trial mode. Even though I activated the total security by entering the activation code on the app. This means that the days on the antivirus are counting down but I am not getting any protection (only from trial period, once…
