Getting started. Bitdefender Total Security 2016
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Bitdefender Total Security 2016
GETTING STARTED
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4. THE BASICS
Once you have installed Bitdefender Total Security 2016, your computer is protected against all kinds of malware (such as viruses, spyware and trojans) and Internet threats (such as hackers, phishing and spam).
The application uses the Photon technology to enhance the speed and performance of the anti-malware scanning process. It works by learning the usage patterns of your system applications to know what and when to scan, thus minimizing the impact on system performance.
You can engage the
to enjoy completely silent security and you are not required to configure any settings. However, you may want to take advantage of the Bitdefender settings to fine-tune and improve your protection.
While you work, play games or watch movies, Bitdefender can offer you a continuous user experience by postponing maintenance tasks, eliminating interruptions and adjusting system visual effects. You can benefit from all these by activating and configuring
Bitdefender will make most security-related decisions for you and will rarely show pop-up alerts. Details about actions taken and information about program operation are available in the Events window. For more information, please refer to
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From time to time, you should open Bitdefender and fix the existing issues.
You may have to configure specific Bitdefender components or take preventive actions to protect your computer and your data.
To use the online features of Bitdefender Total Security 2016 and manage your subscriptions and devices, access your Bitdefender Central account.
For more information, please refer to
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The
section is where you will find step-by-step instructions on how to perform common tasks. If you experience issues while using
Bitdefender, check the
“Solving common issues” (p. 175)
section for possible solutions to the most common problems.
4.1. Opening the Bitdefender window
To access the main interface of Bitdefender Total Security 2016, follow the steps below:
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In Windows 7:
1. Click Start and go to All Programs.
2. Click Bitdefender 2016.
3. Click Bitdefender Total Security 2016 or, quicker, double-click the
Bitdefender icon in the system tray.
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In Windows 8 and Windows 8.1:
Locate Bitdefender Total Security 2016 from the Windows Start screen
(for example, you can start typing "Bitdefender" directly in the Start screen) and then click its icon. Alternatively, open the Desktop app and then double-click the Bitdefender icon in the system tray.
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In Windows 10:
Type "Bitdefender" in the search box from the taskbar and then click its icon. Alternatively, double-click the Bitdefender icon in the system tray.
For more information about the Bitdefender window and icon in the system tray, please refer to
“Bitdefender interface” (p. 24)
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4.2. Fixing issues
Bitdefender uses an issue tracking system to detect and inform you about the issues that may affect the security of your computer and data. By default, it will monitor only a series of issues that are considered to be very important.
However, you can configure it as needed, choosing which specific issues you want to be notified about.
Detected issues include important protection settings that are turned off and other conditions that can represent a security risk. They are grouped into two categories:
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Critical issues - prevent Bitdefender from protecting you against malware or represent a major security risk.
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Minor (non-critical) issues - can affect your protection in the near future.
The Bitdefender icon in the
indicates pending issues by changing its color as follows:
Critical issues are affecting the security of your system. They require your immediate attention and must be fixed as soon as possible.
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Non-critical issues are affecting the security of your system. You should check and fix them when you have the time.
Also, if you move the mouse cursor over the icon, a pop-up will confirm the existence of pending issues.
When you open the
Bitdefender interface , the Security status area on the
upper toolbar will indicate nature of issues affecting your system.
4.2.1. Fix all Issues wizard
To fix detected issues follow the Fix all issues wizard.
1. To open the wizard, do any of the following:
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Right-click the Bitdefender icon in the
and choose View
security issues.
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Open the
and click anywhere inside the Security status area on the upper toolbar (for example, you can click the Fix all
issues! link).
2. You can see the issues affecting the security of your computer and data.
All current issues are selected to be fixed.
If you do not want to fix a specific issue right away, clear the corresponding check box. You will be prompted to specify for how long to postpone fixing the issue. Choose the desired option from the menu and click OK. To stop monitoring the respective issue category, choose Permanently.
The issue status will change to Postponed and no action will be taken to fix the issue.
3. To fix the selected issues, click Fix. Some issues are fixed immediately.
For others, a wizard helps you fix them.
The issues that this wizard helps you fix can be grouped into these main categories:
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Disabled security settings. Such issues are fixed immediately, by enabling the respective security settings.
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Preventive security tasks you need to perform. When fixing such issues, a wizard helps you successfully complete the task.
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4.2.2. Configuring status alerts
Bitdefender can inform you when issues are detected in the operation of the following program components:
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Firewall
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Antispam
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Antivirus
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Update
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Browser Security
You can configure the alert system to best serve your security needs by choosing which specific issues to be informed about. Follow these steps:
1. Click the icon at the top of the
and select General
Settings from the drop-down menu.
2. In the General Settings window, select the Advanced tab.
3. Click the Configure status alerts link.
4. Click the switches to turn on or off status alerts according to your preferences.
4.3. Events
Bitdefender keeps a detailed log of events concerning its activity on your computer. Whenever something relevant to the security of your system or data happens, a new message is added to the Bitdefender Events, in a similar way to a new e-mail appearing in your Inbox.
Events are a very important tool in monitoring and managing your Bitdefender protection. For instance, you can easily check if the update was successfully performed, if malware was found on your computer etc. Additionally, you can take further action if needed or change actions taken by Bitdefender.
To access the Events log, follow these steps:
1. Click the icon at the top of the
and select Events from the drop-down menu.
Messages are grouped according to the Bitdefender module whose activity they are related to:
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Update
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Antivirus
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Web Protection
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Vulnerability
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Firewall
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Intrusion Detection
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Antispam
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Ransomware Protection
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File Encryption
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Tune-Up
Every time an event occurs, a dot can be noticed on the of the
.
icon at the top
A list of events is available for each category. To find out information about a particular event in the list, click the icon and select Events from the drop-down menu. Event details are displayed in the right side of the window.
Each event comes with the following information: a short description, the action Bitdefender took on it when it happened, and the date and time when it occurred. Options may be provided to take further action if needed.
You can filter events by their importance and in the order they happened.
There are three types of events filtered by their importance, each type indicated by a specific icon:
Critical events indicate critical issues. You should check them immediately.
Warning events indicate non-critical issues. You should check and fix them when you have the time.
Information events indicate successful operations.
To view the events that occurred in a period of time, select the desired period from the corresponding field.
To help you easily manage logged events, each section of the Events window provides options to delete or mark as read all events in that section.
4.4. Autopilot
For all the users who want nothing more from their security solution than to be protected without being bothered, Bitdefender Total Security 2016 has been designed with a built-in Autopilot mode.
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While on Autopilot, Bitdefender applies an optimal security configuration and takes all security-related decisions for you. This means you will see no pop-ups, no alerts and you will not have to configure any settings whatsoever.
In Autopilot mode, Bitdefender automatically fixes critical issues, enables and quietly manages:
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Antivirus protection, provided by on-access scanning and continuous scanning.
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Firewall protection.
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Web Protection.
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Automatic updates.
To turn the Autopilot on or off, follow these steps:
1. Click the Autopilot switch on the upper toolbar of the
As long as the Autopilot is on, the Bitdefender icon in the system tray changes to .
Important
While the Autopilot is on, modifying any of the settings it manages will result in it being turned off.
To see a history of actions performed by Bitdefender while Autopilot was engaged, open the
window.
4.5. Profiles and Battery Mode
Some computer activities, such as online games or video presentations, require increased system responsiveness, high performance and no interruptions. When your laptop is running on battery power, it is best that unnecessary operations, which consume additional power, be postponed until the laptop is connected back to A/C power.
To adapt to these particular situations, Bitdefender Total Security 2016 includes two special operation modes:
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4.5.1. Profiles
Bitdefender Profiles assigns more system resources to the running applications by temporarily modifying protection settings and adjusting system configuration. Consequently, the system impact on your activity is minimized.
To adapt to different activities, Bitdefender comes with the following profiles:
Optimizes your work efficiency by identifying and adjusting the product and system settings.
Enhances visual effects and eliminates interruptions when watching movies.
Enhances visual effects and eliminates interruptions when playing games.
Turning on or off profiles
To turn on or off profiles, follow these steps:
1. Click the icon in the lower-left corner of the
.
2. Select the Tools tab.
3. Click the Profiles module.
4. In the Profiles window, select the Profiles Settings tab.
5. Turn on or off profiles by clicking the corresponding switch.
Configure Autopilot to monitor profiles
For an easy-to-use user experience, you can configure Autopilot to manage your working profile. While in this mode, Bitdefender automatically detects the activity you perform and applies system and product optimization settings.
To allow Autopilot manage profiles, follow these steps:
1. Click the icon in the lower-left corner of the
.
2. Select the Tools tab.
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3. Click the Profiles module.
4. In the Profiles window, select the Profiles Settings tab.
5. Check the corresponding Let Autopilot manage my profiles box.
If you do not want to let your Profile be automatically managed, leave the box unchecked and manually choose it from the PROFILE drop-down list from the Bitdefender interface.
For more information on Profiles, please refer to
4.5.2. Battery Mode
Battery Mode is specially designed for laptop and tablet users. Its purpose is to minimize both system and Bitdefender impact on power consumption when the battery charge level is lower than you select.
The following product settings are applied when Bitdefender operates in
Battery Mode:
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Bitdefender Automatic Update is postponed.
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Scheduled scans are postponed.
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is turned off.
Bitdefender detects when your laptop has switched to battery power and based on the battery charge level it automatically enters Battery Mode.
Likewise, Bitdefender automatically exits Battery Mode when it detects the laptop is no longer running on battery.
To turn on or off Battery mode, follow these steps:
1. Click the icon in the lower-left corner of the
.
2. Select the Tools tab.
3. Click the Profiles module, then select the Battery Mode tab.
4. Turn on or off automatic Battery Mode by clicking the corresponding switch.
Drag the corresponding slider along the scale to set when the system should start operating in Battery Mode. By default, the mode is activated when the battery charge level drops below 30%.
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Note
The Battery Mode is enabled by default on laptops and tablets.
Configuring Battery Mode
To configure Battery mode, follow these steps:
1. Click the icon in the lower-left corner of the
.
2. Select the Tools tab.
3. Click the Profiles module, then select the Battery Mode tab.
4. Enable the feature by clicking the corresponding switch.
5. Click the Configure button.
6. Choose the system adjustments to be applied by checking the following options:
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Optimize product settings for Battery Mode.
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Postpone background programs and maintenance tasks.
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Postpone Windows Automatic Updates.
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Adjust power plan settings for Battery Mode.
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Disable external devices and network ports.
7. Click Save to save the changes and close the window.
4.6. Password-protecting Bitdefender settings
If you are not the only person with administrative rights using this computer, it is recommended that you protect your Bitdefender settings with a password.
To configure password protection for the Bitdefender settings, follow these steps:
1. Click the icon at the top of the
and select General
Settings from the drop-down menu.
2. In the General Settings window, select the General Settings tab.
3. Turn on Password protection by clicking the corresponding switch.
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4. Enter the password in the two fields and then click OK. The password must be at least 8 characters long.
Once you have set a password, anyone trying to change the Bitdefender settings will first have to provide the password.
Important
Be sure to remember your password or keep a record of it in a safe place. If you forget the password, you will have to reinstall the program or to contact
Bitdefender for support.
To remove password protection, follow these steps:
1. Click the icon at the top of the
and select General
Settings from the drop-down menu.
2. In the General Settings window, select the General Settings tab.
3. Turn off password protection by clicking the switch. Enter the password and then click OK.
Note
To modify the password for your product, click the Change password link.
4.7. Anonymous usage reports
By default, Bitdefender sends reports containing information about how you use it to Bitdefender servers. This information is essential for improving the product and can help us offer you a better experience in the future. Please note that these reports will contain no confidential data, such as your name or IP address, and that they will not be used for commercial purposes.
In case you want to stop sending Anonymous usage reports, follow these steps:
1. Click the icon at the top of the
and select General
Settings from the drop-down menu.
2. In the General Settings window, select the Advanced tab.
3. Click the switch to turn off Anonymous usage reports.
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4.8. Special offers and product notifications
When promotional offers are available, the Bitdefender product is set up to notify you through a pop-up window. This gives you the opportunity to benefit from advantageous prices and keep your devices protected for a longer period of time.
Additionally, product notifications can appear when changes are made by user in the product.
To turn on or off special offers and product notifications, follow these steps:
1. Click the icon at the top of the
and select General
Settings from the drop-down menu.
2. In the General Settings window, select the General Settings tab.
3. Turn on or off special offers and product notifications by clicking the corresponding switch.
The special offers and product notifications option is enabled by default.
Note
After disabling special offers and product notifications, Bitdefender will continue to keep you informed about special offers when you use a trial version, when your subscription is due to expire, or when you use an expired product version.
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5. BITDEFENDER INTERFACE
Bitdefender Total Security 2016 meets the needs of computer beginners and very technical people alike. Its graphical user interface is designed to suit each and every category of users.
To see the status of the product and perform essential tasks, the Bitdefender
is available at any time.
The
gives you access to important product information, the program modules, and lets you perform common tasks. From the main window you can access the
for detailed configuration and advanced administrative tasks, and manage the product’s behavior using
and
If you want to keep a constant eye on essential security information and have quick access to key settings, add the
to your desktop.
5.1. System tray icon
To manage the entire product more quickly, you can use the Bitdefender icon in the system tray.
Note
The Bitdefender icon may not be visible at all times. To make the icon appear permanently, follow these steps:
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In Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1:
1. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the screen.
2. Click Customize... to open the Notification Area Icons window.
3. Select the option Show icons and notifications for the Bitdefender Agent icon.
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In Windows 10:
1. Right-click the taskbar and select Properties.
2. Click Customize in the Taskbar window.
3. Click the Select which icons appear on the taskbar link in the Notifications
& actions window.
4. Enable the switch next to Bitdefender Agent.
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If you double-click this icon, Bitdefender will open. Also, by right-clicking the icon, a contextual menu will allow you to quickly manage the Bitdefender product.
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Show - opens the main window of Bitdefender.
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About - opens a window where you can see information about Bitdefender and where to look for help in case something unexpected appears.
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View security issues - helps you remove current security vulnerabilities. If the option is unavailable, there are no issues to be fixed. For detailed information, please refer to
Tray Icon
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Hide / Show Security Widget - enables / disables
.
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Update Now - starts an immediate update. You can follow the update status in the Update panel of the main
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Show Security Report - opens a window where you can see a weekly status and recommendations for your system. You can follow the recommendations to improve your system security.
The Bitdefender system tray icon informs you when issues affect your computer or how the product operates, by displaying a special symbol, as follows:
Critical issues are affecting the security of your system. They require your immediate attention and must be fixed as soon as possible.
Non-critical issues are affecting the security of your system. You should check and fix them when you have the time.
Bitdefender
is engaged.
If Bitdefender is not working, the system tray icon appears on a gray background: . This usually happens when the license key expires. It can also occur when the Bitdefender services are not responding or when other errors affect the normal operation of Bitdefender.
5.2. Main window
The main Bitdefender window allows you to perform common tasks, quickly fix security issues, view information about product operation and access
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The window is organized in two main areas:
This is where you can check your computer's security status, configure the Bitdefender behavior in special cases and access important tasks.
This is where you can access the Bitdefender Central dashboard account and run different tasks to keep your system protected and running at optimal speed.
The icon in the lower-left corner of the main interface gives you access to the product modules so you can start the configuration of the product settings.
The icon at the top of the main interface lets you manage your account and access the online features of your product from the account dashboard.
Here you can also access the
page.
Link
Number of days left
Description
The time remaining before your current subscription expires is displayed. Click the link to open a window where you can see more information about your license key or register your product with a new license key.
5.2.1. Upper toolbar
The upper toolbar contains the following elements:
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Security Status Area on the left side of the toolbar, informs you if there are any issues affecting your computer's security and helps you fix them.
The color of the security status area changes depending on the detected issues and different messages are displayed:
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The area is colored green. There are no issues to fix. Your computer and data are protected.
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The area is colored yellow. Non-critical issues are affecting the security of your system. You should check and fix them when you have the time.
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The area is colored red. Critical issues are affecting the security of your system. You should address these issues immediately.
By clicking anywhere inside the security status area, you can access a wizard that will help you easily remove any threats from your computer.
For detailed information, please refer to
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Autopilot allows you to engage the Autopilot and enjoy completely silent security. For detailed information, please refer to
.
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Profiles allows you to work, play games or watch movies by saving time configuring the system to postpone maintenance tasks. For detailed information, please refer to
5.2.2. Action buttons
Using action buttons you can quickly access your Bitdefender Central account and launch important tasks.
The action buttons available in this area are:
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Go to Bitdefender Central. Access your Bitdefender Central account to verify your subscriptions and perform security tasks on the devices you manage.
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Quick Scan. Run a quick scan to make sure your computer is clean of viruses.
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Vulnerability Scan. Scan your computer for vulnerabilities to make sure that all installed applications, along with the Operating System, are updated and properly functioning.
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Safepay. Open Bitdefender Safepay™ to protect your sensitive data while proceeding online transactions.
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Startup Optimizer. Decrease your system boot time by excluding unnecessary applications from running at startup.
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OneClick Optimizer. Free disk space, fix registry errors and protect your privacy by deleting files that may no longer be useful with a single click on a button.
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Update. Update your Bitdefender to make sure that you have the latest malware signatures.
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5.3. The Bitdefender modules
The Bitdefender product comes with a number of useful modules to help you stay protected while you work, surf the web or want to make online payments, improve the speed of your system and many others.
Whenever you want to access the modules or to start configuring your product, click the icon in the lower-left corner of the
The modules are separated into three tabs, based on the features they offer:
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Protection
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5.3.1. Protection
In this tab you can configure your security level, manage friends and spammers, view and edit the network connection settings, and set up what system vulnerabilities to be fixed.
The modules you can manage in the Protection panel are:
Antivirus
Antivirus protection is the foundation of your security. Bitdefender protects you in real-time and on-demand against all sorts of malware, such as viruses, trojans, spyware, adware, etc.
From the Antivirus module you can easily access the following scan tasks:
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Quick Scan
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System Scan
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Manage Scans
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Rescue Mode
For more information about scan tasks and how to configure antivirus protection, please refer to
“Antivirus protection” (p. 83)
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Web Protection
Web Protection helps you to stay protected against phishing attacks, fraud attempts and private data leaks, while surfing on the Internet.
For more information about how to configure Bitdefender to protect your web activity, please refer to
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Vulnerability
The Vulnerability module helps you to keep up to date the operating system and the applications you regularly use.
Click Vulnerability Scan under the Vulnerability module to start identifying critical Windows updates, applications updates and weak passwords belonging to Windows accounts.
For more information on configuring vulnerability protection, please refer to
Firewall
The firewall protects you while you are connected to networks and the
Internet by filtering all connection attempts.
For more information about firewall configuration, please refer to
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Intrusion Detection
Intrusion Detection analyzes system and network activities for unusual behavior and possible attacks.
For more information about how to configure Intrusion Detection to protect your system and network activity, please refer to
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Antispam
The Bitdefender antispam module ensures your Inbox stays free of unwanted e-mails by filtering POP3 mail traffic.
For more information about the antispam protection, please refer to
Ransomware Protection
The Ransomware Protection module ensures that your personal files stay protected from attacks of online Black Hands.
For more information about how to configure Ransomware Protection to protect your system from ransomware attacks, please refer to
“Ransomware Protection” (p. 136) .
5.3.2. Privacy
In the Privacy tab you can encrypt your private data, protect your online transactions, keep secure your browsing experience, and protect your children by viewing and restricting their online activity.
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The modules you can manage in the Privacy panel are:
Data protection
The Data protection module lets you delete files permanently.
Click File Shredder under the Data Protection module to start a wizard that will allow you to completely eliminate files from your system.
For more information on configuring Data protection, please refer to
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Password Manager
Bitdefender Password Manager helps you keep track of your passwords, protects your privacy and provides a secure browsing experience.
From the Password Manager module you can select the following tasks:
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Open Wallet - opens the existing Wallet database.
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Lock Wallet - locks the existing Wallet database.
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Export Wallet - allows you to save the existing database to a location on your system.
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Create new Wallet - starts a wizard that will allow you to create a new
Wallet database.
For more information about configuring Password Manager, please refer to
“Password Manager protection for your credentials” (p. 144)
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Safepay
The Bitdefender Safepay™ browser helps you to keep your online banking, e-shopping and any other type of online transaction private and secure.
Click the Safepay action button from the Bitdefender interface to start making online transactions in a secure environment.
For more information about Bitdefender Safepay™, please refer to
“Safepay security for online transactions” (p. 139)
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Parental Advisor
Bitdefender Parental Advisor allows you to monitor what your child is doing on the computer. In case of inappropriate content you can decide to restrict his access to the Internet or to specific applications.
Click Configure under the Parental Advisor module to start configuring your children's Windows accounts and monitor their activity wherever you are.
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For more information about configuring Parental Advisor, please refer to
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File Encryption
Create encrypted, password-protected logical drives (or vaults) on your computer where you can securely store your confidential and sensitive documents.
For more information about how to create encrypted, password-protected logical drives (or vaults) on your computer, please refer to
5.3.3. Tools
In the Tools tab you can configure your working profile, improve the system's speed, and manage your devices.
The modules you can manage in the Tools tab are:
Tune-Up
Bitdefender Total Security 2016 offers not just security, it also helps you keep your computer's performance in shape.
In the Tune-Up module you can access a number of useful tools:
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OneClick Optimizer
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Startup Optimizer
For more information about the performance optimization tools, please refer to
Profiles
Bitdefender Profiles helps you to have a simplified user experience while working, watching a movie or playing a game, by monitoring the product and system working tools. Click Activate Now on the upper toolbar in the Bitdefender interface to start using this feature.
Bitdefender lets you to configure the following profiles:
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Work Profile
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Movie Profile
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Game Profile
For more information about how you can configure the profiles module, please refer to
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Anti-Theft
Bitdefender Anti-Theft protects your computer and data against theft or loss. In case of such an event, this allows you to remotely locate or lock your computer. You can also wipe all data present into your system.
Bitdefender Anti-Theft offers the following features:
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Remote Locate
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Remote Lock
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Remote Wipe
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Remote Alert
For more information about how you can keep your system away from wrong hands, please refer to
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5.4. Security Widget
Security Widget is the quick and easy way to monitor and control Bitdefender
Total Security 2016. Adding this small and unintrusive widget to your desktop lets you see critical information and perform key tasks at all times:
● open the main window of Bitdefender.
● monitor scanning activity in real-time.
● monitor the security status of your system and fix any existing issues.
● view when an update is in progress.
● view notifications and get access to the latest events reported by
Bitdefender.
● scan files or folders by dragging and dropping one or multiple items over the widget.
Security Widget
The overall security status of your computer is displayed at the center of the widget. The status is indicated by the color and shape of the icon that is displayed in this area.
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Critical issues are affecting the security of your system.
They require your immediate attention and must be fixed as soon as possible.
Click the status icon to begin fixing the reported issues.
Non-critical issues are affecting the security of your system. You should check and fix them when you have the time. Click the status icon to begin fixing the reported issues.
Your system is protected.
When an on-demand scan task is in progress, this animated icon is displayed.
When issues are reported, click the status icon to launch the Fix Issues wizard.
The lower side of the widget displays the unread events counter (the number of outstanding events reported by Bitdefender, if any). Click the event counter, for example for one unread event, to open the Events window. For more information, please refer to
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5.4.1. Scanning files and folders
You can use the Security Widget to quickly scan files and folders. Drag any file or folder you want to be scanned and drop it over the Security Widget.
The
will appear and guide you through the scanning process. The scanning options are pre-configured for the best detection results and can not be changed If infected files are detected, Bitdefender will try to disinfect them (remove the malware code). If disinfection fails, the
Antivirus Scan wizard will allow you to specify other actions to be taken on infected files.
5.4.2. Hide / show Security Widget
When you no longer want to see the widget, click .
To restore Security Widget, use one of the following methods:
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From system tray:
1. Right-click the Bitdefender icon in the
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2. Click Show Security Widget in the contextual menu that appears.
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From the Bitdefender interface:
1. Click the icon at the top of the
and select
General Settings from the drop-down menu.
2. In the General Settings window, select the General Settings tab.
3. Turn on Display Security Widget by clicking the corresponding switch.
5.5. Security Report
The Security Report provides a weekly status for your product and various tips to improve the system protection. These tips are important for managing the overall protection and you can easily see the actions you can take on your system.
The report is generated once a week and it summarizes the relevant information on your product activity so you can easily understand what occurred during this period of time.
The information offered by the Security Report is divided into three categories:
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Protection area - view information related to your system protection.
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Files Scanned
Allows you to see the files scanned by Bitdefender for the week. You can view details, such as the number of scanned files and the number of files cleaned by Bitdefender.
For more information on the Antivirus protection, please refer to
.
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Websites Scanned
Allows you to check the number of web pages scanned and blocked by
Bitdefender. To protect you from disclosing personal information while browsing, Bitdefender secures your web traffic.
For more information on Web Protection, please refer to
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Vulnerabilities
Allows you to easily identify and fix system vulnerabilities in order to make your computer more secure against malware and hackers.
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For more information on the Vulnerability scan, please refer to
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Events Timeline
Allows you to have an overall image of all scanning processes and issues fixed by Bitdefender throughout the week. The events are separated by days.
For more information on a detailed log of events concerning the activity on your computer, see
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Privacy area - view information related to your system privacy.
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Files in Vault
Allows you to view how many files are secured against unwanted access.
To find more information about how to create encrypted, password-protected logical drives (or vaults) on your computer, please refer to
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Optimization area - view information related to the space cleared, optimized applications and how much computer battery you had saved using Battery
Mode.
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Space cleaned
Allows you to view how much space has been cleared during the system optimization process. Bitdefender uses Tune-Up to help improve your system speed.
For more information on Tune-Up, please refer to
.
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Battery saved
Allows you to see how much battery you have saved while the system ran in Battery Mode.
For more information on Battery Mode, please refer to
.
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Apps optimized
Allows you to see the number of the applications you have used under the Profiles.
For more information on Profiles, please refer to
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5.5.1. Checking the Security Report
The Security Report uses an issue tracking system to detect and inform you about the issues that may affect the security of your computer and data.
Detected issues include important protection settings that are turned off and other conditions that can represent a security risk. Using the report, you can configure specific Bitdefender components or take preventive actions to protect your computer and your private data.
To check the Security Report, follow these steps:
1. Access the report:
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Click the icon at the top of the
and then select
Security Report from the drop-down menu.
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Right-click the Bitdefender icon in the system tray and select Show
Security Report.
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Once a report is complete you will receive a pop-up notification. Click
Show to access the security report.
A web page will open on your web browser where you can view the generated report.
2. Take a look at the top of the window to see the overall security status.
3. Check our recommendations at the bottom of the page.
The color of the security status area changes depending on the detected issues and different messages are displayed:
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The area is colored green. There are no issues to fix. Your computer and data are protected.
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The area is colored yellow. Non-critical issues are affecting the security of your system. You should check and fix them when you have the time.
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The area is colored red. Critical issues are affecting the security of your system. You should address these issues immediately.
5.5.2. Turning on or off the Security Report notification
To turn on or off the Security Report notification, follow these steps:
1. Click the icon at the top of the
and select General
Settings from the drop-down menu.
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2. In the General Settings window, select the General Settings tab.
3. Click the corresponding switch to turn on or off the Security Report notification.
The Security Report notification is enabled by default.
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6. BITDEFENDER CENTRAL
Bitdefender Central is the web platform where you have access to the product's online features and services and can remotely perform important tasks on devices Bitdefender is installed on. You can log in to your
Bitdefender Central account from any computer or mobile device connected to the Internet by going to https://central.bitdefender.com
. Once you have access to it, you can start doing the following:
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Download and install Bitdefender on Windows, OS X and Android operating systems. The products available for download are:
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Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac
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Bitdefender Mobile Security
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Manage and renew your Bitdefender subscriptions.
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Add new devices to your network and manage them wherever you are.
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Protect the network devices and their data against theft or loss with
6.1. Accessing your Bitdefender Central account
There are several ways to access your Bitdefender Central account.
Depending on the task you want to perform, you can use any of the following possibilities:
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From the Bitdefender main interface:
1. Click the Go to Bitdefender Central link in the left part of the
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From Account Info:
1. Click the icon at the top of the
Bitdefender interface , then select
Account Info from the drop-down menu.
2. Click the Go to Bitdefender Central link in the lower part of the window that appears.
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From your web browser:
1. Open a web browser on any device with Internet access.
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2. Go to: https://central.bitdefender.com
.
3. Log in to your account using your e-mail address and password.
6.2. My Subscriptions
The Bitdefender Central platform gives you the possibility to easily manage the subscriptions you have for all your devices.
6.2.1. Check available subscriptions
To check your available subscriptions:
1. Access your
.
2. Select the My Subscriptions panel.
Here you have information about the availability of the subscriptions you own and the number of devices using each of them.
You can add a new device to a subscription or renew it by selecting a subscription card.
Note
You can have one or more subscriptions on your account provided that the subscriptions are for different products.
6.2.2. Add a new device
If your subscription covers more that one device, you can add a new device and install your Bitdefender Total Security 2016 on it, as follows:
1. Access your
.
2. Select the My Devices panel.
3. In the My Devices window, click INSTALL Bitdefender.
4. Choose Windows, then choose one of the two available options:
●
I want to install Bitdefender On this device.
Select Bitdefender Total Security 2016 from the Product to be installed list, then click Download to continue.
●
I want to install Bitdefender On another device.
Select Bitdefender Total Security 2016 from the Product to be installed list. Type an e-mail address in the corresponding field, then click SEND.
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5. Wait for the download to complete, then run the installer.
6.2.3. Renew subscription
If you did not opt out for automatically renewing your Bitdefender subscription, you can manually renew it by following these steps:
1. Access your
.
2. Select the My Subscriptions panel.
3. Select the desired subscription card.
4. Click Renew to continue.
A web page opens in your web browser where you can renew your Bitdefender subscription.
6.2.4. Activate subscription
A subscription can be activated during the installation process by using your
Bitdefender Central account. Together with the activation process, its validity starts to count-down.
If you have purchased an activation code from one of our resellers or you received it as a present, then you can add its availability to your Bitdefender subscription, provided that they are for the same product.
To activate a subscription using an activation code, follow these steps:
1. Access your
.
2. Select the My Subscriptions panel.
3. Click the ACTIVATION CODE button, then type the code in the corresponding field.
4. Click SUBMIT.
The subscription is now activated. Go to My Devices panel, and select
INSTALL Bitdefender to install the product on one of your devices.
6.3. My Devices
The My Devices area in your Bitdefender Central account gives you the possibility to install, manage and take remote actions on your Bitdefender product on any device, provided that it is turned on and connected to the
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Internet. The device cards display the device name, protection status and remaining availability on your subscription.
To easily identify your devices, you can customize the device name:
1. Access your
.
2. Select the My Devices panel.
3. Click the icon on the desired device card, then select Settings.
4. Change the device name in the corresponding field, then select Save.
In case the Autopilot is turned off, you can enable it by clicking the switch.
Click Save to apply the settings.
You can create and assign an owner to each of your devices for better management:
1. Access your
.
2. Select the My Devices panel.
3. Click the icon on the desired device card, then select Profile.
4. Click Add owner, then fill in the corresponding fields, set the Gender, Date of birth and even add a Profile picture.
5. Click ADD to save the profile.
6. Select the desired owner from the Device owner list, then click ASSIGN.
To remotely update Bitdefender on a device, follow these steps:
1. Access your
.
2. Select the My Devices panel.
3. Click the icon on the desired device card, then select Update.
For more remote actions and information regarding your Bitdefender product on a specific device, click the desired device card.
Once you click on a device card, the following tabs are available:
●
Dashboard. In this window you can check the protection status of your
Bitdefender products and number of remaining days on your subscription.
The protection status can be green, when there is no issue affecting your product, or red when the device is at risk. When there are issues affecting
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Protection. From this window you can remotely run a Quick or a System
Scan on your devices. Click the SCAN button to start the process. You can also check when the last scan was performed on the device and a report of the latest scan with the most important information is available. For more information about these two scan processes, please refer to
and to
“Running a Quick Scan” (p. 90) .
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Optimizer. Here you can remotely improve a device’s performance by rapidly scanning, detecting and cleaning useless files. Click the START button, and then select the areas you want to optimize. Click again the
START button to begin the optimization process. For more details about this feature, please refer to
“Optimizing your system speed with a single
.
●
Anti-Theft. In case of misplaced, theft or loss, with the Anti-Theft feature you can locate your device and take remote actions. Click LOCATE to find out the position of the device. The last known position will be displayed, along with the time and date. For more details about this feature, please refer to
.
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Vulnerability. To check a device for vulnerabilities as missing Windows updates, outdated applications, or weak passwords click the SCAN button in the Vulnerability tab. Vulnerabilities cannot be fixed remotely. In case any is found, you need to run a new vulnerability scan on the issue device, and then take the recommended actions. For more details about this feature, please refer to
.
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7. KEEPING BITDEFENDER UP-TO-DATE
New malware is found and identified every day. This is why it is very important to keep Bitdefender up to date with the latest malware signatures.
If you are connected to the Internet through broadband or DSL, Bitdefender takes care of this itself. By default, it checks for updates when you turn on your computer and every hour after that. If an update is detected, it is automatically downloaded and installed on your computer.
The update process is performed on the fly, meaning that the files to be updated are replaced progressively. In this way, the update process will not affect product operation and, at the same time, any vulnerability will be excluded.
Important
To be protected against the latest threats keep Automatic Update turned on.
In some particular situations, your intervention is required in order to keep your Bitdefender protection up-to-date:
●
If your computer connects to the Internet through a proxy server, you must configure the proxy settings as described in
“How do I configure Bitdefender
to use a proxy Internet connection?” (p. 77) .
●
If you do not have Internet connection, you can update Bitdefender manually as described in
“My computer is not connected to the Internet. How
do I update Bitdefender?” (p. 185) . The manual update file is released once
a week.
●
Errors may occur while downloading updates on a slow Internet connection.
To find out how to overcome such errors, please refer to
Bitdefender on a slow Internet connection” (p. 184)
.
●
If you are connected to the Internet through a dial-up connection, then it is recommended to regularly update Bitdefender by user request. For more information, please refer to
“Performing an update” (p. 44) .
7.1. Checking if Bitdefender is up-to-date
To check the time of the last update of your Bitdefender, look on the Security
Status Area, on the left side of the toolbar.
For detailed information about the latest updates, check the update events:
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1. In the main window, click the icon at the top of the
and select Events from the drop-down menu.
2. In the Events window, select Update from the corresponding drop-down menu.
You can find out when updates were initiated and information about them
(whether they were successful or not, if they require a restart to complete the installation). If required, restart the system at your earliest convenience.
7.2. Performing an update
In order to perform updates, an Internet connection is required.
To start an update, do any of the following:
●
Open the
and click the Update action button.
●
Right-click the Bitdefender icon in the
and select Update
now.
The Update module will connect to the Bitdefender update server and it will check for updates. If an update is detected, you will be asked to confirm it or the update will be performed automatically, depending on the
Important
It may be necessary to restart the computer when you have completed the update. We recommend doing it as soon as possible.
You can also perform updates remotely on your devices, provided that they are turned on and connected to the internet.
To remotely update Bitdefender on a device, follow these steps:
1. Access your
.
2. Select the My Devices panel.
3. Click the icon on the desired device card, then select Update.
7.3. Turning on or off automatic update
To turn on or off automatic update, follow these steps:
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1. Click the icon at the top of the
and select General
Settings from the drop-down menu.
2. In the General Settings window, select the Update tab.
3. Click the switch to turn on or off the automatic update.
4. A warning window appears. You must confirm your choice by selecting from the menu how long you want the automatic update to be disabled.
You can disable the automatic update for 5, 15 or 30 minutes, for an hour, permanently or until a system restart.
Warning
This is a critical security issue. We recommend you to disable automatic update for as little time as possible. If Bitdefender is not updated regularly, it will not be able to protect you against the latest threats.
7.4. Adjusting update settings
The updates can be performed from the local network, over the Internet, directly or through a proxy server. By default, Bitdefender will check for updates every hour, over the Internet, and install the available updates without alerting you.
The default update settings are suited for most users and you do not normally need to change them.
To adjust the update settings, follow these steps:
1. Click the icon at the top of the
and select General
Settings from the drop-down menu.
2. In the General Settings window, select the Update tab and adjust the settings according to your preferences.
Update frequency
Bitdefender is configured to check for updates every hour. To change the update frequency, drag the slider along the scale to set the desired period of time when the update should occur.
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Update location
Bitdefender is configured to update from the Bitdefender update servers on the Internet. The update location is a generic Internet address that is automatically redirected to the closest Bitdefender update server in your region.
Do not change the update location unless advised by a Bitdefender representative or by your network administrator (if you are connected to an office network).
You can switch back to the generic Internet update location by clicking
Default.
Update processing rules
You can choose between three ways to download and install updates:
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Silent update - Bitdefender automatically downloads and implements the update.
●
Prompt before downloading - every time an update is available, you will be prompted before downloading it.
●
Prompt before installing - every time an update was downloaded, you will be prompted before installing it.
Some updates require a restart to complete the installation. By default, if an update requires a restart, Bitdefender will keep working with the old files until the user voluntarily restarts the computer. This is to prevent the
Bitdefender update process from interfering with the user's work.
If you want to be prompted when an update requires a restart, turn off the
Postpone reboot option by clicking the corresponding switch.
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