Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac uses the macOS Notification Centre to display notifications regarding updates and other events. These are also listed in the Notifications section of Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac. As long as the Internet connection is active, Bitdefender will automatically update the virus signatures database every hour and will display a notification about this. If you don’t […]
This error is encountered after the installation window appears and the process starts. To fix this situation, you will have to follow these steps: • Remove any previous versions of Bitdefender from your system by using one of the uninstall tools available here. • Remove any other security solutions installed and reboot the computer. To uninstall […]
In this article we will show you how to change the email associated with your Bitdefender Central account with a new email. When signing up for a Central account you have to provide a valid e-mail address, needed to manage your Bitdefender security. However, the email can be changed at any time, by following the steps […]
This article will guide you through the activation of 2-Factor Authentication for your Bitdefender Central account. With 2-Factor Authentication, your Central account can only be accessed on devices you trust. Each time you sign in to your Central from a new device, your password and a verification code will be required. This way you will prevent […]
If you can’t remember the password set for your Bitdefender Central account or if you simply want to modify the existing password, follow the steps below. If you can log in to your Central account 1. Go to Bitdefender Central and sign in. 2. Click the icon in the upper right hand corner of the page, and select Bitdefender Account. The option […]
This article will help you get acquainted with the Central app, the mobile app version of Bitdefender Central. Central is a centralized one-stop platform for managing all your Bitdefender products and services. To learn how to access Bitdefender Central from a web browser instead, read – What is Bitdefender Central & How to use it: Quick guide. VIDEO […]
In this article, we will show you how to easily install Bitdefender Parental Control on an Apple device running macOS. 1. Go to Bitdefender Central and log in to your account. 2. Select My Devices in the sidebar. 3. In the My Devices section, click + Install Bitdefender products on your devices. 4. A new window will pop-up. Choose Parental Control. NOTE: If you haven’t already added […]
The updates can be performed from over the internet, directly, or through a proxy server. By default, Bitdefender will check for updates every hour and install the available updates automatically. Can I update Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac through a Proxy Server? Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac can update only through proxy servers that do not require authentication. Proxy […]
Adware is often combined with a host application that is provided at no charge as long as the user agrees to accept the adware. Because adware applications are usually installed after the user has agreed to a licensing agreement that states the purpose of the application, no offense is committed. However, pop-up advertisements can become […]
There are situations when the service responsible for monitoring macOS file system reindexes the drive indefinitely – this happens due to many file modifications on the system. When this happens you might encounter slowdown on your Mac, because Antivirus for Mac is taking information from that service, and thus performs scans continuously. In order to […]