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  1. Fix Bitdefender Download Issues on Windows 10 & 11: Step-by-Step Solutions

    The article from The Windows Club titled "Bitdefender failed to download Product Files on Windows 11" addresses an issue that many Windows users may encounter when installing or updating Bitdefender antivirus software. This problem is particularly relevant for users of Windows 11 and Windows 10...
  2. Top Antivirus Software Picks for Windows Users in 2024

    In an era where cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, choosing the best antivirus software is crucial for ensuring the safety of your computer and sensitive data. As we move through 2024, several antivirus solutions stand out, offering features that protect against not just traditional...
  3. Windows 11 Script Host error 80070002

    Hello! I recently installed Windows 11. I want to change the shortcut winKEY + E to another folder. I used the below code and it worked on another laptop, but now I got the error from title. REG FILE: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00...
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    Windows 10 Your connection is not private: certificate has been revoked- error

    When i try to visit microsoft.com to get update fixes and to update my account I get the error message that my connection is not private and the certificate has been revoked. This happened when I tried to go to the bitdefender.com website to install the security software that I have purchased...
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    Windows 10 One website misbehaves on one Windows 10 system in all browsers

    Here's an odd one. On a Windows 10 laptop (build 19042), a webpage at one particular web host suddenly misbehaves in an elementary way: a simple PHP login form which posts to itself fails entirely to post the user's data input---once Submit is clicked, the form repopulates with the browser's...
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    Windows 10 how to troubleshoot program hang

    Win10 21H1 -1083 I have a program that hangs when it opens. I tried to reinstall it and the install just quits. On another computer it runs fine. Same OS, same versions, same AV. It does not use a browser. The database is OK. It worked some time ago on W10 but I don't know what version. It is an...
  7. What System Security Do You Use On Your Windows/Mac/Linux?

    Hello Everyone. My security goes like this: Bitdefender Total Security+Voodoo-Shield+Simple Windows Hardening. Second opinion malware scanners: Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool+Norton Power Eraser+Emsisoft Emergency Kit+Malwarebytes Free+HitmanPro(paid) & Eset Online Scanner. How do you secure your...
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    Windows 10 Problems with Home Networking, Windows 10

    Problems with Home Network. I have a home network comprising Virgin Media (Netgear) Super Hub 2 Router (2G and 5G wireless) A Lenovo AIO 730S Computer running Windows 10 Pro (5G wireless) An Acer 515 laptop running Windows 10 Home (5G wireless) A Cannon TS8150 printer (2G wireless) Several...
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    Windows 10 security programs help and first run setup help

    ok today i was trying to get the fingerprint scanner to work and it messed up my pc so i had to do a complete restore. i one time i had a bunch of security programs installed and i'm thinking they made the pc sluggish. so a few weeks ago i took everything off and installed norton antivirus from...
  10. Bitdefender released it's products for 2019 today.

    Bitdefender released it's 2019 product line today. Here's the links for all the Windows based Bitdefender products. Bitdefender Total Security 2019 - Anti Malware Software httpshttps://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/antivirus.html https://://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/internet-security.html...
  11. Windows 10 Stay away from S5Mark VPN it's a rootkit really

    PC World just posted a article where Bitdefender found S5Mark VPN to actually be a rootkit and not a VPN. Article link : S5Mark is a 'VPN' that is actually a rootkit in disguise, BitDefender says
  12. Windows 10 Folders/files "Read-only" Idiocy. Please Mr. Gates, Might I Control My Folders?

    I'll keep this brief because Windows has wasted a fair portion of my life for various reasons. Is there no utility that cuts through the stupidity of not being able to TURN OFF "Read-only" folders and files contained within MY file system FORCING them to STAY write-able? I ask about a utility...
  13. Windows 10 Weird issue in Creators Updae

    I've come across a weird issue in Windows 10 Pro x64 1703. In C:\Users\ Windows 10 repeatedly shows 2 weirdly named User folders. I look in Control Panel>User Accounts and as expected I'm the only user. I delete these 2 bogus folders numerous times a day and they contantly re-appear...
  14. Bitlocker Free AV

    I recently installed Bitdefender Free AV to test it out and so far I'm pleased. It's already corralled two potentially malicious items. ( My setup: Toshiba laptop. Windows 10/64, Anniv edition) Any comments from the Forum on this program?
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    Windows 10 Bitdefender pop up error at restart

    Link Removed Every time I reboot my laptop (windows 10 pro), it does the normal 'restarting' then I get this pop up. If left alone it goes away, and the laptop restarts. The file BitDefender Threat Scanner.dmp in is not readable in notepad. Any suggestions on resolving this?
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    Windows defender is not turning on

    I was using Bitdefender Antivirus previously. Afterwards, I Uninstalled it. But Windows defender is not working now. I turned it on and but it turns off automatically in few seconds. Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk
  17. Windows 10 Has anyone else noticed that Internet Explorer 11 hasn't worked right lately ?

    Since this past Tuesday, has anyone else noticed that Internet Explorer 11 hasn't worked properly since this past Tuesday? Edge works fine, but if you try to go to any websites in IE including Bing, it just doesn't work. I've run the troubleshooters for everything to do with networking. I've run...
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    Windows 8 Win 8.1 Pro "Bad Pool Header" random restart daily

    Hi, I need help. Since Sunday I got "Bad Pool Header" bsod randomly every day. Memtest and chckdisk were tried with no error. Using verifier exe, after restart I can get to the desktop and firewall, but when the Bitdefender 2016 Total Security would start BSOD happens again. Now, I trying to...
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    Getting invalid security certificate warning on known good webpage

    I have 9 PC's in my home. 7 are running Win7 64bit and 2 are running Win8.1 32bit. All PC's are running Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2016. All of the PC's have the latest Win updates from Microsoft and Bitdefender updates. On 1 computer, there is one (and only one) webpage that reports an...
  20. Can't Register Bitdefender Free

    Sorry to pester you guys, but I just did a fresh install for a friend and he wanted Bitdefender Free installed. So I did, it seems to be running fine. BD updated and told me I has 29 days left. But when I tried to register, I got an error message saying, "the connection to the server failed, the...