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Category: BitDefender for Windows
BitDefender for Windows 10(6)
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BitDefender for Windows 8(3)
BitDefender for Windows 8.1(6)
How to update Bitdefender on Windows? What’s the latest version?
What’s the latest version of Bitdefender? The current version of Bitdefender was released on June 28, 2021. The build number is 25.0.23.81. NOTE: If your Bitdefender doesn’t show the above build number, keep in mind that product updates are rolling out gradually to all customers, and your PC may not have the live build just yet. Once the staged […]
How to update Bitdefender through a proxy server (Windows)
If your computer connects to the Internet through a proxy server, you must configure Bitdefender with the proxy settings. Normally, Bitdefender automatically detects and imports the proxy settings from your system. Home Internet connections do not normally use a proxy server. As a rule of thumb, check and configure the proxy connection settings of your […]
Bitdefender Central does not display all devices: My Devices replace each other
What causes two devices to replace each other in Bitdefender Central? This article explains why in extremely rare cases, you can’t see the correct number of devices you have installed Bitdefender on under My Subscriptions. Two of the devices are wrongly seen with the same computer name and only one of them shows up on […]
How to uninstall a program from your Windows device
Follow the instructions presented below if you want to remove a program from your PC: In Windows 7: 1. Click Start, go to Control Panel and double-click Programs and Features. 2. Find the program you wish to uninstall, right click on it and select Uninstall. 3. Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the process. NOTE: If you wish to uninstall a […]
Uninstall tools for common antivirus software (Bitdefender)
This article provides uninstall tools for common antivirus software to help you remove other security solutions prior to installing Bitdefender on your system. If you experience issues using any of the tools below, please contact the software vendor for support. NOTE: Bitdefender does not take responsibility for any damages or loss of data caused by or during the uninstallation of […]
Malware uses certificates to disable the installation of anti-malware solutions on your computer (Bitdefender)
A new malware program is preventing users from installing antivirus products by taking advantage of the digital signature check performed by the Windows User Account Control (UAC) for executable files. User Account Control prompts users for confirmation whenever a program wants to make a system change that requires administrator-level privileges. Depending on whether an executed file is digitally signed by a trusted publisher, the […]
How to check if the DNS has been changed by malware (Bitdefender)
By default, a user should have the IP and the DNS server addresses assigned automatically. However, some forms of malware can modify these settings and the user will see random IP and DNS server addresses. In such cases, it is necessary to change the TCP/IP settings, by following the steps detailed below: 1. Access Network Connections. […]
How to uninstall Bitdefender from a Windows PC
If you want to uninstall Bitdefender from a Windows PC, here you will find a step-by-step tutorial on how to remove this security solution. There often comes a time when you just don’t need to keep a program around. Uninstalling Bitdefender from a Windows system can be an easy step for many users, beginner or […]
System Requirements for Bitdefender (Windows products)
Before you install Bitdefender on Windows, it is best to check if your device meets the system requirements. If the computer does not meet all the system requirements, Bitdefender will not be installed or, if installed, it will not work properly, and will cause system slowdowns and instability. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS You may install Bitdefender only on computers […]