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Windows 10 ESU or 0patch?
Hi everyone, Microsoft will end support for windows 10 on the 15th of October 2025, they're however offering "extended security updates" (ESU). For this you will need to log in with a microsoft account and choose from 3 options, extend security updates for a year with either microsoft points, pay 30 dollar or set up a…
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Prakash Hinduja (Switzerland) fix issues with my PC running slowly after installing Bitdefender?
Hi Everyone, I am Prakash Hinduja, a financial advisor and consultant specializing in bespoke wealth management and global investment strategies. Based in Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss), and originally from India, I leverage my international background to serve a diverse clientele of high-net-worth individuals and business…
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Is it necessary to uninstall Bitdefender when upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11?
I would like to upgrade my current Windows 10 system to Windows 11 because of the looming end of support for Windows 10 in October. I do however have concerns about Bitdefender's Protection in regards to the upgrade process. Is it necessary to uninstall and subsequently reinstall Bitdefender when upgrading from Windows 10…
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Windows 10 support after October 15
Hi everyone, How long will bitdefender still be supported for windows 10 after windows 10 EOL? I'm planning to get the windows 10 ESU that gives me an other year of security patches from microsoft, this might be extended even after the 1 year ESU and then there is always zero patch as well.
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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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How can I reenable AnyDesk and TeamViewer to run without a UAC prompt?
Hello, I frequently use remote desktop apps to connect to my PC when I am away. Parsec is the main one and AnyDesk and TeamViewer are my back-ups in case Parsec is acting up, which happens on occasion. Parsec seems unaffected, however I think that a few days ago I changeg some Windows setting that now forces a UAC prompt…
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i was trying to ask question about safetyness of certain program. but my post gets deleted.
may i know the reason why? i didnt get any warning about why my post got removed.
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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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Webview Error in Bitdefender Main
From Nov 2024: "Error dialog is "RUNDLL" … "Error in C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application130.0.2849.56\msedgewebview2.exe Missing entry: -embedded-browser-webview=1" I had this problem with two other unrelated software suites. The problem turned out to be bad registry keys: one was…
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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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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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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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Arturia Collection X freeze in windows 10 with Bitdefender
Best Supporters, i have a problem with Bit defender, my Arturia software Collection X freeze in windows 10. I have made exceptions from scans but it will not work. Any ideas ? Best regards, Mt01
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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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Can I Disable Windows Defender When I Have Bitdefender??
Hello, Bitdefender team. Can i disable Windows Defender and shutdown all proceses of this antivirus when i have Bitdefender? Thank you in advance.
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How to disable scanning Recycle Bin
Every time I connect my WD My Passport to my computer, Bitdefender begins scanning the Recycle Bin on the drive. Because there are a lot of deleted files in the Recycle Bin, the scanning continues for many hours. Can scanning of the bin be disabled? How? Thank you.
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BitDefender Total Security (Windows) Compatibility with HomeSeer HS4?
HomeSeer HS4 home automation software fails to operate when run on a Windows 10 PC that has BitDefender Total Security installed. I'd read, a couple years back, that HomeSeer HS4 and BitDefender were incompatible. An unanswered 2021 post in BitDefender Community suggests that this may have been true — at least, in 2021. Is…
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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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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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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 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…
