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Bitdefender product updates and release notes
Bitdefender ensures the best cyber-security available on the market and offers a wealth of features designed to keep your devices safe. Upgrading to the newest version is possible without following the manual uninstall and reinstall procedure. More exactly, the new product including new features and major product…
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Bitdefender and Scuderia Ferrari HP Partnership extension celebrated in style
On Thursday, November 6th, Bitdefender celebrated a remarkable milestone: 24 years of innovation, protection, and technological excellence. Just one day later, the party continued as the company unveiled the Ferrari SF-23 car right in front of its Bucharest headquarters, marking the official extension of its multi-year…
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Bitdefender Awards and Certifications: Industry Recognition
Antimalware Test Results from Leading Agencies: AV-Test, AV-Comparatives, MRG Effitas, Virus Bulletin, and more. This post is dedicated to showcasing the latest antimalware testing results conducted by various organizations. Only admin @Alexandru_BD, along with moderators @fedor, @Nunzio77, @Gjoksi, and @Flexx, have the…
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Updates on Frequently Requested Bitdefender Products & Features
Dear Bitdefender Community Members, Over the past months, we’ve noticed a growing number of requests and discussions regarding the introduction or return of various Bitdefender products and features. As these topics continue to appear across multiple threads, this post serves as an official reference and consolidated…
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Introducing GravityZone Security Data Lake – SIEM done right
Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. Yet many organizations are still relying on legacy SIEM tools that cost more, store less, and struggle to correlate across disparate systems. That’s why we’re excited to launch Bitdefender GravityZone Security Data Lake – our next-gen solution that blends the best of SIEM and…
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Latest SecurePass update brings smarter Autofill, security reports & more
The SecurePass journey has been a bit of a rollercoaster with its share of ups, downs, and challenges along the way. The latest updates bring meaningful improvements across the board and are designed to give users more control, a better experience and peace of mind. Below, you’ll find the highlights from the latest…
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The Bitdefender Expert Community guidelines and tips to get you started!
Our mission: Welcome to the Bitdefender Expert Community! These forums allow Bitdefender users and enthusiasts to connect with each other in order to share tips and insights, resolve issues, and discuss all things related to tech and cybersecurity. Our promise is to nurture and maintain an environment where real people can…
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Guidelines for Product features & Ideation
We are always excited to hear your suggestions and ideas about Bitdefender products and services. To ensure our product developers can use your suggestions, we have a couple of guidelines, to help you get the best out of the Product features & Ideation section: It is essential that all ideas include a user story, that is,…
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Suspicious file appears from yesterday when I open mozilla firefox.
Hello, my name is Dimitris and I have pc with windows 11 and bitdefender total security installed and fully updated. Since yesterday when I open mozilla firefox and file on desktop appears with the name bd_config.cfg. I wonder whether my pc is infected with a virus or malware? Best Regards *Edited by @Gjoksi "Posting…
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No option to save blocked numbers
HHi, SSamsung Galaxy s21FE android 15 The phone acted weirdly and slowed down considerably. Had to factory reset and reinstall everything after data backup. There shud be a way to save and restore all blocked numbers.
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Web Protection keeps turning off on Android phones? Here’s what to do
This article guides you on how to prevent Bitdefender Mobile Security’s Web Protection feature from constantly being disabled on some Android phones and tablets. Sometimes, even after manually reactivating Web Protection, it turns itself off shortly afterward. When this happens, Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android…
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HOW TO DELETE DUPLICATE FILES FROM SYSTEMS OR SELECTED FOLDERS
HOW TO DELETE DUPLICATE FILES FROM SYSTEMS OR SELECTED FOLDERS
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Why is it that my browser hasn't got its location not showing when vpn is engaged?
My browser used to show its new VPN location "i.e. Manchester" now it's showing my real location like Toronto I think it's linking to my new location but why would it now show my original location?
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VPN constantly needs to be logged into...why?
I've used BitDefender VPN for two years. Since renewing my membership it now needs to be logged in, new configurations accepted everytime I log onto my MacBook. I am currently running Sonoma, but even on the OS before I was having the same issue. Please help, it is very frustrating!
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Suspicious Activity Blocked On Repeat
This happens every time I start the PC. Bitdefender doesn't learn from behaviors to come up with permanent solution. I left Norton because of too much ads. Norton used to give more details and option to pick a permanent solution. DotNet tried to load a malicious resource detected as IL:Trojan.MSILZilla.53031 and was…
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Bitdefender and Windows 10
Given that Windows 10 is being discontinued and security updates will cease, is Bitdefender good enough to compensate ? (only for the security aspect)
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SecurePass - Still Needs Work!
I had been a satisfied Password Manager user for over a year. Saw the hype around SecurePass and started using it a month ago. I am always willing to try new stuff in the hopes that it will make things a little easier for me.😄. I have been a Windows Insider for years! So far, SecurePass has not lived up to that…
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How to Use Fluxus Executor Safely Without Antivirus Issues?
Hi everyone! I recently started using Fluxus Executor v2.691 for scripting in Roblox, and it seems really powerful. Since I always want to stay safe, I’m making sure it doesn’t trigger antivirus alerts or compromise my system. I followed this *** guide and it helped a lot. Has anyone tried running Fluxus Executor with…
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Why doesn't Bitdefender work on my Brave Browser?
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Custom scan doesn't run....
Hi all My Custom Scan runs fine when the pc is on, but no longer runs when the pc has been off at the scheduled time, and is turned-on later. It used to run straight away when the pc was then switched on if missed. I can't find any setting for this and am wondering if this was removed in a recent update? Thanks :)
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Where should file bd_config.cfg be located on Windows 11 PC
Yesterday, an icon appeared on my win11 desktop labeled 'bd_config.cfg.' This appears to be some type of shortcut as there is a check mark inside a circle at the lower left of the icon. I tried deleting this, also moving it to the recycle bin. I cannot remove it from the desktop. When I restart Windows this item re-appears…
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I think I may have restored a dodgy file (virus?) by mistake. re-quarantine/delete?
How would I quarantine the file again? In threat report it says "file restored by user" but no options to put back into quarantine or delete: The item hkey_users\.default\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\appcompatflags\compatibility assistant\store\c:\windows\temp\rarsfx0\installer.exe was restored at user…
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Mobile security and VPN out of Sync
MY Mobile Security app thinks my VPN is disconnected when it is active. when it tries to "fix it" it appear active in mobile security but turns off in the VPN APP
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implementation of steganography in all products
I would like to suggest implementing steganography detection technology in Bitdefender's various products, as it is a new type of threat. Thank you.
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VPN to VPN Premium Upgrade
I am a new Bitdefender subscriber. I acquired the Bitdefender Ultimate Security Family Plan subscription. I was under the assumption that this subscription level entitled me not to just a Bitdefender VPN capability but to a VPN Premium license. However, when I try to upgrade I am told that's another $39.99. Am I incorrect…
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difficile de choisir!
salut comment allez-vous! 3 compte Bitdefender j'adore😁 simultanement .Cordialement
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Online Threat Prevention - No info! [Known issue, update rolling out to fix this]
I'm told that a connection was blocked by Online Threat Prevention. When I look in the notifications, there is NO information aside from that something was blocked! What is the point of this? I don't know which site was blocked, what the connection was, or the actual reason. I've never seen another antimalware solution…
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Support for Vivaldi?
It has been a long time and still no support for Vivaldi. I'm not sure why, either. It has a bigger user base than some of the supported browsers. PLEASE add support for this best-in-class browser!
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BitDefender Forces VPN and Will Not Install AntiVirus
UPDATE: I was able to do it by deleting my old MacBook. I should not have had to do that because I had 10 devices on my subscription and am only using 1. Original Post: I am trying to install Bitdefender Antivirus on my new MacBook. Bitdefender automatically installs the VPN, which I DO NOT want. When I try to install the…
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Wie unter Win 11 Geräte schützen?
Hallo, habe Bitdefender Total Security mit der Version 27.0.55.283 auf 2 PCs und 2 Androids installiert. Bei den PCs lässt sich unter Bitdefender Central der Schutz für die Geräte nicht aktivieren. Als Hinweis erhalte ich: "Installieren Sie die Bitdefender-Sicherheit auf diesem Gerät, um es zu schützen. Er ist bereits in…
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Bitdefender total security install log in
Hi everyone, I've uninstalled bitdefender total security using the bitdefender removal tool, then downloaded the latest version from central version 27.0.55.279. When installed it had logged my account in automatically, I did not have to sign in to the app with my account log in and password like I always had to do before.…
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Adding Zoho email to outlook 2023 fails
I am trying to add my Zoho email account to my Outlook 2023. I can log into my Zoho account online, trying to add it to my Outlook is another story. I have tried both the imapi and pop settings. Was wondering if the BD firewall was blocking this and how to add an exclusion
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How can I be sure my device is not infected?
Good evening. Please bear with my long post because I want to make sure that whoever responds has all details that are necessary to help. Apologies if it is a long-winded explanation. Yesterday, I was talking to somebody and had Google Images open as I was trying to find screenshots of a show. If you’ve ever used Google…
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Bitdefender Online Threat Prevention alerts
Hi to all, I hope you guys have a great day. As you can see in the picture, this problem doesn't need an explanation. What is causing this issue? Is this a new threat that Bitdefender hasn't encountered before? In any case, why can't Bitdefender find the program or process name? Can I find it manually?
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Kicked out of Bitdefender VPN - saying need upgrade/reactivation
Hi - has anyone else recently been kicked out of VPN saying that I need upgrade/reactivation? My Administrators are saying our subscription is up to date and they do not know what the problem is.
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Install ultimate over a total security wont work
Im renewing my subscription of Total security with Ultimate Security and when i run the install file it wont progress thru to the install page just disappears and reverts back to the normal back to windows page
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Years old Vulnerability scan found critical windows update failed?
Hi, I am new to using Bit Defender just installed it last week. This is November of 2025 and I am seeing this Windows critical update failed all over the web since 2023? I am asking why has this not been addressed and fixed from what seems like at 2 years as an issue. I just installed Bitdefender and I am affected by this…
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Suspicious web page detected
Hi everyone, I have a question. I keep getting a notification from Bitdefender Antivirus time to time, not very frequently, about a suspicious web page: Feature: Online Threat Prevention Message: The page *** has been detected with suspicious activity. It is not recommended to continue browsing this website. I have no idea…