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one command blocked in powershell
hello everybody we use Bitdefender in our production servers and we use Azure DevOps to change IIS configs in those servers there is one task in our pipeline to do new changes and that uses WinRM to connect to the server and with PowerShell manage the remote machine (production servers) the problem is there is a command…
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Possible malware attack from advertisement website
Hi yesterday I got into website xossip that plays videos it asked to turn off adblock so I did click on the video to play and it opened 3 ad separate websites. Then it downloaded js file into my computer called export.js that I made sure to delete without opening(now I realized I should have keep it for analyzing it). I…
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Update of BD broke my Win11
Today Bitdefender Total Security did an update, and now the machine takes about 5 minutes to start, and while running it often hangs for a few seconds at a time. I uninstalled BD and all’s well again, reinstalled a new BD install and broken again.! I’ve been using for years and have subs for another 18 months I would…
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Is there a problem with One Click Optimizer?
Just within the last week or two, One Click Optimizer has stopped working. When it is run within a standard user account, it prompts for the admin password, as usual, but does nothing (literally). If it is run as Administrator, it still does nothing. I have tried re-installing Bitdefender, to no avail.
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Bitdefender WordPress Plugin
Dear Bitdefender , I've been using Bitdefender Internet Security on my desktop, and it has proven to be highly effective. I am here because of my client wordpress issue. My client's WordPress website is hosted on a shared hosting platform. Unfortunately, the website has utilized several free plugins, some of which have…
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[Tips for security] Blocking annoying and unwanted websites
Hello community! Today, I would like to address a growing problem on the internet: websites that spread adware, PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) and other intrusive software. Often, these programs enter our systems through deceptive downloads or visits to compromised websites. It is crucial that we are vigilant and…
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[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…
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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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New AV, ATS, and EDR Deployment in 2024
Hey there, I am deploying AV, ATS, and EDR in 2024 in my mainly Windows environment of 60 or so endpoints. I am trying to gather as much information as I can. Any tips or guidance for a new deployment or for a new BitDefender admin?
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Bitdefender blocking multiplayer feature of Baldur's Gate 3
When I had initially begun using Baldur's Gate 3, I found that I wasn't able to use the multiplayer feature, either over a local network or Internet connection. I found that uninstalling Bitdefender fixed the issue. I reinstalled and set a series of exceptions, which allowed me to use that feature. It's now not working…
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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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Unable to allow Onenote to sync with Microsoft servers
Hi, I've been plagued with issues surrounding my Onenote program and it not syncing properly with Microsoft's servers. The error message I usually get is as follows: We can't connect to the server for some reason. Try checking your connection to see if the server is available. (Error code: 0x80072EFD bdf5j) I think it's to…
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Can Not Remove Password Manager In Safepay
Password Manager has appeared in my Safepay and I am unable to remove it. I now can not use SafePay as it pauses indefinatley. I have removed Password Manager for Chrome, Edge and Firefox but can not remove it from Safepay. Any ideas? ..... Many thanks
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Bitdefender with a non-admin windows account
Hi, I have recently purchased bitdefender internet security and I installed it on a windows 11 pc. On my pc I prefer having an administrator windows account and a standard account which I use for daily activities. I installed bitdefender using admin account and I noticed I can't modify any settings and I don't even receive…
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Issue with connecting Spotify to external device since Bitdefender is installed
Hi, Sorry that I put this under general topics but I don't seem to be able to select "Firewall" in the category dropdown (not in Edge, not in Chrome). I've installed Bitdefender Total Security 2 weeks ago and I can play Spotify music on my laptop, but I'm not able to connect Spotify to an external device on my network to…
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Add custom sound to notifications
It would be very useful to be able to add a custom sound for Bitdefender alerts (Like Avast lets you do), notification popups are pretty good at their job don't get me wrong, but in some cases having an alarm that catches the attention of the user would be good, especially if the user can choose a custom sound file.
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Support for Dev Drive and Performance Mode for Bitdefender
Windows Defender is getting a separate Performance Mode when it comes to Dev Drive in the upcoming versions of Windows. I can see that in VMs, it does make a performance difference when dealing with large datasets using Python and SQL Server. Is Bitdefender planning to introduce any features to speed up development work in…
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vulnerability does not clear after installing updates.
I ran vulnerability scan, and it showed that I had an update to install. I installed the update, and it said that the update was installed. However, when I went back to the vulnerability scan it said that I needed to install an update, but it is the same update as indicated before. what do I do in this situation. I looked…
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No connection to DNS
I have a problem and am wondering if it is because of some type of malware Bitdefender is not finding. When I us my wifi after a while I get a problem where I cannot connect to certain websites. I get a DNS error. or "network has changed". Also websites that do load are slow. The reason I think it is something malicious is…
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Cambiar una clave de activacion
Buenos Dias, Yo le doy soporte a varias empresas, por equivocación active la clave de producto en la que no es y necesito pasar la clave a otra cuenta de correo
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Windows 11 not updating after installing Bitdefender.
I am unable to update windows neither from bitdefender app or windows update section. What should i do to update it ?
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Screenshot protection
Hello everybody, What ? Everybody can be attacked by a malware. We need to make it hard to get what the attackers want. Bitdefender already have webcam and mic protection in place. Idea : Can we add screenshot protection. The configuration type can be the similar to the webcam and mic protection for example. So that, if a…
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Why can't I scan a single item by right clicking on it?
When I want to just scan one item, I right click on it, select bitdefender, and then select "scan with bitdefender", and nothing happens at all. I'm not sure why this is.
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Password protected uninstall
I just uninstalled an instance of Total Security with a settings password set in, and I realized it allowed me to go ahead without even using the password. There is no use in having a password for Bitdefender if anyone can just uninstall Bitdefender (That takes like two minutes) without using such password.
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Windows Or Mac For A Graphic Designer?
Hey, Friends! I Am A Graphic Designer, So I Want To Know Which OS Is Best For Me: Windows Or macOS? Please Let Me Know. Thank You!