The instructions presented below will help you reset your Safari browser, in order to deal with issues caused by adware. 1. Hold the Shift key (on your keyboard) and then click on the Safari icon, from the Dock. 2. Click on Safari, from the Top menu bar, and from the drop-down menu, please select Clear history. 3. From the […]
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Is Bitdefender compatible with macOS Big Sur?
This article contains information about Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac support for macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 processors. Overview After the macOS Catalina update to version 10.15.4, released on March 24, 2020, all Bitdefender users will probably see this warning: Legacy System Extension Existing software on your system loaded a system extension signed by “Bitdefender SRL”, which […]
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 […]
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 […]
Installing Bitdefender BOX on an Apple router
In order to configure the Bitdefender BOX , please download the Bitdefender BOX app. You can install it from Google Play if you have an Android device or from the Apple App Store if you have an iOS device. Configure your Apple router to work in Bridge mode (use Airport Utility app from the App Store or the Mac OSX Airport […]
How to uninstall Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac
If you simply want to uninstall Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac in macOS, here you will find an easy way that will help you to do so. There often comes a time when you just don’t need to keep a program around. The removal of Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac can be an easy and fast process. Uninstalling […]
How to manage the Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac notifications
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 […]
install Bitdefender Parental Control on macOS
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 […]
Can I update Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac through a Proxy Server?
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 […]
Remove adware, pop-ups, and browser redirects from your Mac (Bitdefender)
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 […]