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Is there a way to avoid problem VPN IP addresses being assigned to my laptop?
I recently started recording what VPN IP addresses have problems with (e.g.) Duckduckgo.com when assigned to my laptop. Some problem IP addresses: 216.131.118.51 216.131.118.52 216.131.118.64 Some IP addresses that seem to be OK: 216.131.84.24 216.131.84.47 Sometimes I can't get to gnu.org or MSys mirrors, but I didn't…
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Password Manager: Why do I now have to keep entering in my password with each browsing session?
I have used Bitdefender Total Security and Bitdefender Wallet for several years, managing hundreds of passwords across various browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.). After turning on my computer, I was able to open a browser and log into my Bitdefender Wallet ONCE to allow access to my passwords for each website. I…
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Bitdefender Central reports laptop issue, laptop reports everything is fine?
I am a recent convert from Kaspersky. After installing Bitdefender on all our family computers, my laptop seems to be the only one with an issue. Maybe. Bitdefender Central is reporting my latop's Advanced Threat Defense is disabled. However the program on the laptop says it's running. Turning it off and on again with the…
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How do I get Bitdefender Free to play nice with Brave browser?
Since installing Bitdefender Free, my Brave browser crashes (disappears) after a minute or so. No such problem with Firefox. Windows 10 desktop. Never experienced this problem with Kaspersky Free. Problem persists even after reinstalling Bitdefender Free.
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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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PEGASUS SPYWARE
Looking for information about a Pegasus scam, The last information I saw was dated 2021 and at that time Bitdefender wasn't able to detect the virus. Has there been a change or is it still or is it still the same?
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How to restore (or undo) Bitdefender Optimizer Registry Changes
Bitdefender's OneClick optimizer (part of my Total Security subscription) has this quirk where it tells you to approve changes to the registry, but only gives you a general idea of what will be changed. Then AFTER it makes the changes, it tells you what it did. Well, I decided to bite the bullet and try it out and I'm not…
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Why can't I see any text?
I recently installed Bitdefender and I can't see any text in any of the features. Support suggested that I uninstall and reinstall the program. I tried that but it didn't help. Any suggestions on what else I can do?
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SafePay doesnt support Virtual Printing !!
It's a very difficult situation. I often need to print the PDF of any transaction i made. If i cant even print in SafePay, then it's a serious matter of concern. Fortunately, i have a physical printer and i can workaround with this "peculiar" situation but what about those who don't own a printer. Isn't SafePay completely…
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How to print in SafePay ??
I'm a new Bitdefender user with a Windows 10 laptop and i find I can't do the type of printing i want in Safepay. Whenever i tried to print in safepay, it gives me a message to "virtual print not possible......select default printer in Windows Settings". I always print to pdf format but i cant see any option in safepay.
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How do you reset the Firewall?
So, I'm using Windows 10 operating system, with obviously Bitdefender. I was wondering how does one go about resetting their Firewall? I normally know how to do this, but it seems Bitdefender might be a little temperamental of allowing me to do so. Do I simply turn Bitdefender off, then go into settings and click on Reset…
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VS code infected file detected
Hello, Last couple days I've been getting notifications about a detection of a file. (screenshot below is in dutch and says that bit defender has deleted the item) Are these false positives, or what could be causing this? is there a good way for me to see what the origin is of this file and what is triggering it, (I know…
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What is Rarsfx?
So I got alt tabbed out of a game I was playing and when I looked in the notifications of Bitdefender I saw that something was allowed through the firewall. I denied it so I don't have the exact file path but I think it was like c:/Windows/Temp/Rarsfx1/packages/installer.exe I had this same file like a year ago, and again…
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How to switch to Windows Defender without uninstalling Bitdefender entirely?
Today my subscription expired and while I want to renew it, I want to get paid first later this week. Since Bitdefender expired, it's off, but in the Windows security settings it still says Bitdefender is active and therefore Defender isn't completely on. So is there a way to get Windows Defender back as the main AV…
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How to install Bitdefender on Windows
How to install Bitdefender on Windows (full guide here) This article guides you on how to install Bitdefender on Windows. Before proceeding with the installation, make sure your PC meets the system requirements. You can also watch the steps presented in the video below.
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Big problem with "virus" ?
Hi, I have a problem with a virus that is literally everywhere... I think it's more about remote control and virtual machines. I don't know anything about viruses, so it's hard for me to even recognize it. On Windows, I saw a lot of traces of interference with my system in the device controller. In drivers. The services…
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Autoscan flash drive, wont unmount after restart. Troubleshooting please.
Why does bitdefender not release my drive after it was autoscanned, restarted and autoscanned again? Windows cant unmount it. Big fan of bitdefender here btw. Auto scanning is on and I like it that way. I copied files from a drive yesterday before shutting down and leaving it plugged in. I do not normally leave drives…
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Nvidia Broadcast
Hey folks, Nvidia Broadcast appears to be getting incorrectly booped I can't post links, but you can google "nvidia broadcast" for the download. It doesn't really stop it working, but on restarting the PC it has to be reinstalled. Maybe Bitdefender wants to look at it, maybe not.
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Firewall issue, after updating Windows 10
Hi. After updating WINDOWS 10 PRO 22H2, the firewall from Bitdefender Total Security does not allow any application to work, as well as to access the internet. In order for the applications to work and have access to the internet, I either have to close the firewall from bitdefender or add manual a rule for the…
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Bitdefender alerts for CompatTelRunner.exe
Hi Bitdefender gives an alert, since a day or 5, for CompatTelRunner.exe. But this is a windows program. What should i do with this? regards Jan
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window out of date.
I purchased the window with a lifetime package but after 2 years the window shows the pop-up window out of date.i want to repair it without re-installing please guide me.
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BitDefender taskbar icon symbol meaning
The Bitdefender icon in my windows taskbar includes a little "space invaders" symbol in the bottom right hand corner. What does this mean?
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Issue with Android sub upgraded to include Windows device
Hi all, I tried to do a search for this issue, but it seems too specific for the issue that I'm having. Apologies if there is a thread about this. If there is, please direct me to it or I would appreciate your advice. I originally bought an Android subscription, which I've been pleased with, so I decided to add a Windows…
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Cannot log into Bitdefender on Windows 10
Hey there, About a couple months ago I reset my Windows 10 computer, after which I wished to reinstall Bitdefender Total Security. I downloaded the .exe file through Bitdefender Central, executed the file, everything went correctly, until I was met with the login screen: I could not proceed after entering my e-mail, the…
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Safepay problem
I need help I installed Bitdefender for the first time and I have a problem when using Safepay Every time when I want to open the bank page or pay something via Paypal, Safepay does not recognize these pages and does not open them automatically, even though I have bookmarked them in Safepay and marked that it always opens…
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Why Some Google Apps are being Automatically Installed?
Recently, I found my Windows 10 Start menu shows "Docs, Gmail, Google Drive, Sheets, Slides, YouTube" as recently added apps. I do use Google Chrome everyday, but I didn't installed those apps on my pc. So, I uninstalled them, cleared Chrome file data, then from Windows Settings, I reset chrome, finally I uninstalled it…
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Bitdefender Free Keeps Asking Me For A Restart To Finalize The Update Process
This problem only started not even half a day yet but the problem is still there even if I restart my pc for like 3/4th time every 10 ish minutes, is there anyway to fix this problem? Thanks.
