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User's guideCopyright© 2009 BitDefender

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⚫ Scan All - allows you to scan all managed computers at the same time.⚫ Update All allows you to update all managed computers at the same time.⚫ Regi

2. Type the home management password and click OK. A new window will appear.Add ComputerYou can see the list of computers in the network. The icon mea

Authenticate5. Type the home management password configured on the respective computer.6. Click OK. If you have provided the correct password, the sel

Network MapIf you move the mouse cursor over a computer from the network map, you can seebrief information about it (name, IP address, number of issue

Allows you to fix the issues that are affecting the security of this computer byfollowing the Fix All Issues wizard.⚫ View History/EventsAllows you ac

Enter Password2. Select a scan type.⚫ System Scan - starts a full scan of your computer (archives excluded).⚫ Deep System Scan - starts a full scan of

2. Click OK.16.1.6. Registering All ComputersTo register all managed computers, follow these steps:1. Click Register All. You will be prompted to prov

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17. GeneralThe General module provides information on the BitDefender activity and the system.Here you can also change the overall behavior of BitDefe

17.1.1. Overall StatusThis is where you can find out the number of issues that are affecting the securityof your computer. To remove all threats, clic

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DescriptionIssueA full system scan was started but not completed.The last system scanyou started was abortedbefore it finishedReal-time protection is

DescriptionStatusWindows security updates are not beingautomatically installed as soon as they becomeavailable.Windows AutomaticUpdates are disabledA

DescriptionItemIndicates when your BitDefender product was last updated.Please perform regular updates in order to have a fullyprotected system.Last u

General SettingsHere you can set the overall behavior of BitDefender. By default, BitDefender isloaded at Windows startup and then runs minimized in t

Enter passwordType the password in the Password field,re-type it in the Retype password fieldand click OK.Once you have set the password, you willbe a

⚫ Enable BitDefender Outbreak Detection - sends to the BitDefender Labsreports regarding potential virus-outbreaks.The reports will contain no confide

⚫ Go to - opens a window where the selected item is placed (the Registry forexample).NoteDepending on the selected item, the Go to button may not appe

18. AntivirusBitDefender protects your computer from all kinds of malware (viruses, Trojans,spyware, rootkits and so on). The protection BitDefender o

Real-time ProtectionYou can see whether Real-time protection is enabled or disabled. If you want tochange the Real-time protection status, clear or se

DescriptionProtection levelOnly programs and incoming mail messages are scanned forviruses. Besides the classical signature-based scan, the heuristica

You acknowledge and accept that BitDefender may provide updates or additions tothe program or product which automatically download to your computer.By

Shield SettingsThe scan options are organized as an expandable menu, very similar to those usedfor exploration in Windows. Click the box with "+&

DescriptionOption.doc; .dot; .xls; .ppt; .wbk; .wiz; .pot;.ppa; .xla; .xlt; .vbs; .vbe; .mdb; .rtf;.htm; .hta; .html; .xml; .xtp; .php;.asp; .js; .shs

DescriptionOptionMoves infected files into the quarantine.Quarantined files cannot be executed orMove file toquarantineopened; therefore, the risk of

DescriptionOptionScans all incoming e-mail messages.Scan incoming e-mailScans all outgoing e-mail messages.Scan outgoing e-mail⚫ Scan web (HTTP) traff

BitDefender AVC AlertIf you know and trust the detected application,click Allow.If you want to immediately close the application,click OK.Select the R

ImportantKeep the Active Virus Control enabled in order to be protected against unknownviruses.If you want to be alerted and prompted for action by Ac

⚫ Remove - remove an application from the list.⚫ Edit - edit an application rule.18.1.4. Disabling Real-time ProtectionIf you want to disable real-tim

Antiphishing White ListYou can see the web sites that BitDefender does not currently check for phishingcontent.To add a new web site to the white list

There is a risk that a virus is already lodged in your system, before you even installBitDefender. This is why it's a very good idea to scan your

There are three categories of scan tasks:⚫ System tasks - contains the list of default system tasks. The following tasks areavailable:DescriptionDefau

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⚫Delete - removes the selected task.NoteNot available for system tasks. You cannot remove a system task.⚫Scan Now - runs the selected task, initiating

⚫ Clone task - duplicates the selected task. This is useful when creating new tasks,as you can modify the settings of the task duplicate.⚫ Delete - de

OverviewHere you can see information about the task (name, last run and schedule status)and set the scan settings.Choosing Scan LevelYou can easily co

DescriptionProtection levelAll files and archives are scanned for viruses and spyware. Besidesthe classical signature-based scan, the heuristic analys

The scan options are organized as an expandable menu, very similar to those usedfor exploration in Windows. Click the box with "+" to open a

DescriptionOptionwbk; wiz; pot; ppa; xla; xlt; vbs; vbe;mdb; rtf; htm; hta; html; xml; xtp; php;asp; js; shs; chm; lnk; pif; prc; url; smm;pdf; msi; i

DescriptionActionNo action will be taken on infected files. Thesefiles will appear in the report file.Take No ActionRemove the malware code from the i

DescriptionActionMoves hidden files into the quarantine.Quarantined files cannot be executed or opened;therefore, the risk of getting infected disappe

– Action to take when an encrypted suspect file is found. Select theaction to be taken on suspicious files that are encrypted using Windows. Thefollow

Scan TargetYou can see the list of local, network and removable drives as well as the files orfolders added previously, if any. All checked items will

PrefaceThis guide is intended to all users who have chosen BitDefender Antivirus 2010as a security solution for their personal computers. The informat

⚫ All Entries - to scan all drives, no matter if they are local, in the network orremovable.NoteIf you want to scan your entire computer, select the c

Scheduling Scan TasksWith complex tasks, the scanning process will take some time and it will work bestif you close all other programs. That is why it

Click OK to save the changes and close the window. To run the task, just click Scan.18.2.5. Scanning Files and FoldersBefore you initiate a scanning p

Immediate ScanningTo scan your computer or part of it you can run the default scan tasks or your ownscan tasks. This is called immediate scanning.To r

Drag FileDrop FileThe Antivirus Scan wizard will appear and guide you through the scanning process.Manual ScanningManual scanning consists in directly

Manual ScanningClick Add Folder, select the location you want to scan and click OK. If you want toscan multiple folders, repeat this action for each a

ScanningYou can see the scan status and statistics (scanning speed, elapsed time, numberof scanned / infected / suspicious / hidden objects and other)

Stopping or pausing the scan. You can stop scanning anytime you want byclicking Stop&Yes. You will go directly to the last step of the wizard. To

DescriptionActionRemoves the malware code from infected files.DisinfectDeletes detected files.DeleteMoves detected files to quarantine. Quarantined fi

SummaryYou can see the results summary. If you want comprehensive information on thescanning process, click View log to view the scan log.ImportantIf

NoteThe note is just a short observation. Although you can omit it, the notes can providevaluable information, such as specific feature or a link to s

18.2.6. Viewing Scan LogsTo see the scan results after a task has run, right-click the task and select Logs.The following window will appear:Scan Logs

Scan Log ExampleThe scan log contains detailed information about the logged scanning process, suchas scanning options, the scanning target, the threat

ExceptionsYou can see the objects (files, folders, extensions) that are excluded from scanning.For each object you can see if it is excluded from on-a

You can click Discard to revert the changes made to the rule table, provided thatyou have not saved them by clicking Apply.18.3.1. Excluding Paths fro

Step 2/4 - Specify Excluded PathsExcluded PathsTo specify the paths to be excluded from scanning use either of the followingmethods:⚫ Click Browse, se

Step 3/4 - Select Scanning TypeScanning TypeYou can see a table containing the paths to be excluded from scanning and the typeof scanning they are exc

Step 4/4 - Scan Excluded FilesScan Excluded FilesIt is highly recommended to scan the files in the specified paths to make sure thatthey are not infec

Step 1/4 - Select Object TypeObject TypeSelect the option of excluding extensions from scanning.Click Next.Antivirus141BitDefender Antivirus 2010

Step 2/4 - Specify Excluded ExtensionsExcluded ExtensionsTo specify the extensions to be excluded from scanning use either of the followingmethods:⚫ S

Step 3/4 - Select Scanning TypeScanning TypeYou can see a table containing the extensions to be excluded from scanning andthe type of scanning they ar

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Step 4/4 - Select Scanning TypeScanning TypeIt is highly recommended to scan the files having the specified extensions to makesure that they are not i

QuarantineThe Quarantine section displays all the files currently isolated in the Quarantinefolder. For each quarantined file, you can see its name, t

18.4.2. Configuring Quarantine SettingsTo configure the quarantine settings, click Settings. A new window will appear.Quarantine SettingsUsing the qua

Automatically submit files. To automatically submit quarantined files, checkthe corresponding option. You must specify the frequency with which to sub

19. Privacy ControlBitDefender monitors dozens of potential “hotspots” in your system where spywaremight act, and also checks any changes made to your

⚫ Identity Control - protects your confidential data by filtering all outgoing web(HTTP), e-mail (SMTP) and instant messaging traffic according to the

You can create rules to protect any piece of information you might consider personalor confidential, from your phone number or e-mail address to your

Identity ControlIf you want to use Identity Control, follow these steps:1. Select the Enable Identity Control check box.2. Create rules to protect you

Step 1/4 - Welcome WindowWelcome WindowClick Next.Step 2/4 - Set Rule Type and DataSet Rule Type and DataYou must set the following parameters:Privacy

⚫ Rule Name - type the name of the rule in this edit field.⚫ Rule Type - choose the rule type (address, name, credit card, PIN, SSN etc).⚫ Rule Data -

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You can choose to apply the rule only if the rule data matches whole words or if therule data and the detected string case match.Specify the users for

To open the window where you can manage exceptions, click Exclusions.ExclusionsTo add an exception, follow these steps:1. Click the Add button to add

Edit RuleHere you can change the name, description and parameters of the rule (type, dataand traffic). Click OK to save the changes.19.2.4. Rules Defi

Registry Control keeps an eye on the Windows Registry - this is again useful fordetecting Trojan horses. It will alert you whenever a program will try

Registry ControlYou can see the rules created so far listed in the table.To delete a rule, select it and click the Delete button.19.4. Cookie ControlC

Cookie AlertYou can see the name of the application that is tryingto send the cookie file.Click Yes or No and a rule will be created, applied andliste

Cookie ControlYou can see the rules created so far listed in the table.ImportantThe rules are listed in order of their priority starting from the top,

Select Address, Action and DirectionYou can set the parameters:⚫ Domain address - type in the domain on which the rule should apply.⚫ Action - select

19.5. Script ControlScripts and other codes such as ActiveX controls and Java applets, which are usedto create interactive web pages, can be programme

Script ControlYou can see the rules created so far listed in the table.ImportantThe rules are listed in order of their priority starting from the top,

1. System RequirementsYou may install BitDefender Antivirus 2010 only on computers running the followingoperating systems:⚫ Windows XP (32/64 bit) wit

Select Address and ActionYou can set the parameters:⚫ Domain address - type in the domain on which the rule should apply.⚫ Action - select the action

20. VulnerabilityAn important step in protecting your computer against malicious persons andapplications is to keep up to date the operating system an

ImportantTo be automatically notified about system or application vulnerabilities, keep theAutomatic Vulnerability Checking enabled.20.1.1. Fixing Vul

Automatic Vulnerability Checking SettingsSelect the check boxes corresponding to the system vulnerabilities you want to beregularly checked.⚫ Critical

21. Instant Messaging (IM) EncryptionBy default, BitDefender encrypts all your instant messaging chat sessions providedthat:⚫ Your chat partner has a

Instant Messaging EncryptionBy default, IM Encryption is enabled for both Yahoo Messenger and Windows Live(MSN) Messenger. You can choose to disable I

1. Click the Add button to open the configuration window.Adding Contacts2. Type in the edit field the user ID of your contact.3. Select the instant me

22. Game / Laptop ModeThe Game / Laptop Mode module allows you to configure the special operationmodes of BitDefender:⚫ Game Mode temporarily modifies

Game ModeAt the top of the section, you can see the status of the Game Mode. You can clickTurn On Game Mode Mode or Turn Off Game Mode to change the c

NoteIf you do not want BitDefender to automatically enter Game Mode, clear theAutomatic Game Mode check box.22.1.2. Managing the Game ListBitDefender

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Adding or Editing GamesWhen you add or edit an entry from the game list, the following window will appear:Add GameClick Browse to select the applicati

Advanced Settings2. Under the Use HotKey option, set the desired hotkey:⚫ Choose the modifier keys you want to use by checking one the following: Cont

Laptop ModeYou can see whether Laptop Mode is enabled or not. If Laptop Mode is enabled,BitDefender will apply the configured settings while the lapto

23. Home NetworkThe Network module allows you to manage the BitDefender products installed onyour home computers from a single computer.Network MapTo

Configure Password2. Type the same password in each of the edit fields.3. Click OK.You can see the computer name appearing in the network map.23.2. Ad

Add ComputerYou can see the list of computers in the network. The icon meaning is as follows:⚫Indicates an online computer with no BitDefender product

Authenticate5. Type the home management password configured on the respective computer.6. Click OK. If you have provided the correct password, the sel

Network MapIf you move the mouse cursor over a computer from the network map, you can seebrief information about it (name, IP address, number of issue

⚫ Fix all issues on this PCAllows you to fix the issues that are affecting the security of this computer byfollowing the Fix All Issues wizard.⚫ View

24. UpdateNew malware is found and identified every day. This is why it is very important tokeep BitDefender up to date with the latest malware signat

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2. Preparing for InstallationBefore you install BitDefender Antivirus 2010, complete these preparations to ensurethe installation will go smoothly:⚫ M

Automatic UpdateHere you can see when the last check for updates and the last update wereperformed, as well as information about the last update perfo

The Update module will connect to the BitDefender update server and will verifyif any update is available. If an update was detected, depending on the

Update SettingsThe update settings are grouped into 4 categories (Update Location Settings,Automatic Update Settings, Manual Update Settings and Advan

NoteWe recommend you to set as primary update location the local mirror and to leavethe alternate update location unchanged, as a fail-safe plan in ca

NoteIf BitDefender is updated while a scan is in progress, the scan process will beaborted.⚫ Don't update if game mode is on - BitDefender will n

on to that account. If the proxy server requires a username and a password, youmust specify them in the corresponding fields.⚫ Default Browser Proxy -

25. RegistrationTo find complete information on your BitDefender product and the registrationstatus, go to Registration in Expert Mode.RegistrationThi

RegistrationYou can see the BitDefender registration status, the current license key and howmany days are left until the license expires.To register B

ImportantYou must create an account within 15 days after installing BitDefender (if you registerit with a license key, the deadline is extended to 30

⚫ Password - type in a password for your BitDefender account. The passwordmust be between 6 and 16 characters long.⚫ Re-type password - type in again

3. Installing BitDefenderYou can install BitDefender from the BitDefender installation CD or using theinstallation file downloaded on your computer fr

4. Click Sign in.5. Click Finish to complete the wizard.Registration194BitDefender Antivirus 2010

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26. Integration into Windows Contextual MenuThe Windows contextual menu appears whenever you right-click a file or folder onyour computer or objects o

5. Click Custom and configure the scanning options as needed. To find out whatan option does, keep the mouse over it and read the description displaye

27. Integration into Web BrowsersBitDefender protects you against phishing attempts when you are surfing theInternet. It scans the accessed web sites

▸ Ask before adding to whitelist - prompts you before adding a web site tothe White List.⚫ Add to White List - adds the current web site to the White

⚫ Help - opens the help file.⚫ About - opens a window where you can see information about BitDefender andwhere to look for help in case something unex

28. Integration into Instant Messenger ProgramsBitDefender offers encryption capabilities to protect your confidential documentsand your instant messa

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29. How to Scan Files and FoldersScanning is easy and flexible with BitDefender. There are 4 ways to set BitDefenderto scan files and folders for viru

Follow these steps to install BitDefender Antivirus 2010:1. Click Next. You can cancel installation anytime you want by clicking Cancel.BitDefender An

Running Scan Tasks in Intermediate ModeIn Intermediate Mode, you can run a number of pre-configured scan tasks. You canalso configure and run custom s

2. Click the Virus Scan tab. Here you can find a number of default scan tasks andyou can create your own scan tasks. These are the default scan tasks

5. Click Continue to start the scan.6. Follow the Antivirus Scan wizard to complete the scan.What is Safe Mode?Safe Mode is a special way to start Win

30. How to Schedule Computer ScanScanning your computer periodically is a best practice to keep your computer freefrom malware. BitDefender allows you

4. Right-click the desired scan task and select Schedule. A new window will appear.5. Schedule the task to run as needed:⚫ To run the scan task one-ti

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31. TroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you may encounter when using BitDefenderand provides you with possible solutions to these probl

Description&SolutionError2. Run the uninstall tool using administrator privileges.3. Restart your computer.4. Start the setup wizard again to inst

1. Clean up the system after the failed installation. If the installation fails,some BitDefender registry keys and files may remain in your system. Su

⚫ temporary communication errors between the BitDefender services.⚫ some of the BitDefender services are stopped.⚫ other security solutions running on

⚫ Turn off Windows Defender - to turn off Windows Defender; this optionappears only on Windows Vista.Click Install in order to begin the installation

If this information was not helpful, you can contact BitDefender for support asdescribed in section “Support” (p. 215).Troubleshooting214BitDefender A

32. SupportAs a valued provider, BitDefender strives to provide its customers with anunparalleled level of fast and accurate support. The BitDefender

32.3. Contact InformationEfficient communication is the key to a successful business. During the past 10years BITDEFENDER has established an unquestio

DeutschlandOffice: +49 2301 91 84 222Sales: [email protected] support: http://kb.bitdefender.deWeb: http://www.bitdefender.deUK and Ire

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33. OverviewBitDefender Antivirus 2010 comes with a bootable CD (BitDefender Rescue CD)capable to scan and disinfect all existing hard drives before y

33.2. Included SoftwareBitDefender Rescue CD includes the following software packages.XeditThis is a text file editor.VimThis is a powerful text file

For more information, please refer to the Nessus homepage.IptrafIptraf is an IP Network Monitoring Software.For more information, please refer to the

34. BitDefender Rescue CD HowtoThis chapter contains information on how to start and stop the BitDefender RescueCD, scan your computer for malware as

The Desktop34.2. Stop BitDefender Rescue CDChoose "EXIT"You can safely shut down your computer by selecting Exitfrom the BitDefender Rescue

3.1.1. Step 1/2 - Register BitDefender Antivirus 2010RegistrationBitDefender Antivirus 2010 comes with 30-day trial period. To continue evaluatingthe

Wait for this message when shutting down34.3. How do I perform an antivirus scan?A wizard will appear when the boot process has finished and allow you

1. Double click the START SCANNER icon on the Desktop. This will launch theBitDefender Scanner for Unices.2. Click Scanner, a new window will appear.3

DescriptionConnectionSelect this type of connection when you are using a localarea network (LAN) to access the Internet. It is also suitablefor wirele

Update Signatures2. Do one of the following:▸ Select Cumulative to install signatures already saved on your hard disk bybrowsing your computer and loa

6. Press F2 to save the current file, confirm saving, and then press F10 to closeit.7. Type the command: bdscan update.34.6. How do I save my data?Let

Desktop Screen3. Double-click the partition where the data you want to save is located (e.g.[sda3]).NoteWhen working with BitDefender Rescue CD, you w

Saving Data6. Type /media/sdb1/ into the corresponding textbox and click Copy.Please be aware that depending on your computer configuration it might b

GlossaryActiveXActiveX is a model for writing programs so that other programs and the operatingsystem can call them. ActiveX technology is used with M

Internet Explorer. Both of these are graphical browsers, which means that theycan display graphics as well as text. In addition, most modern browsers

Filename extensionThe portion of a filename, following the final point, which indicates the kind ofdata stored in the file.Many operating systems use

3.1.2. Step 2/2 - Create a BitDefender AccountAccount CreationIf you do not want to create a BitDefender account at the moment, select Registerlater a

exists on tapes or disks. Every computer comes with a certain amount of physicalmemory, usually referred to as main memory or RAM.Non-heuristicThis me

Report fileA file that lists actions that have occurred. BitDefender maintains a report filelisting the path scanned, the folders, the number of archi

sends information back to the spyware's home base via the user's Internetconnection. Because spyware is using memory and system resources, t

itself over and over again is relatively easy to produce. Even such a simplevirus is dangerous because it will quickly use all available memory and br

⚫ Re-type password - type in again the previously specified password.NoteOnce the account is activated, you can use the provided e-mail address andpas

3.2. Configuration WizardOnce you have completed the registration wizard, a configuration wizard will appear.This wizard helps you configure the main

DescriptionOptionClick here if this PC is used mainly for browsing and multimediaactivities.TypicalClick here if this PC is used primarily for gaming.

Click Next to continue.3.2.3. Step 3 - Select User InterfaceUser Interface View ModesClick the button that best describes your computer skills to sele

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DescriptionModeYou can fix issues separately and choose which issuesto be monitored. Moreover, you can manage remotelythe BitDefender products install

2. Type the same administrative password in each of the edit fields. The passwordenables an administrator to manage this BitDefender product from anot

NoteIf you later want to change the time when the scan is scheduled to run, follow thesesteps:1. Open BitDefender and switch the user interface to Exp

Click Finish to complete the wizard. You do not have to wait for the scan to complete.NoteThe scan will take a few minutes. When it is over, open the

4. UpgradeYou can upgrade to BitDefender Antivirus 2010 if you are using BitDefender Antivirus2010 beta or the 2008 or 2009 version.There are two ways

5. Repairing or Removing BitDefenderIf you want to repair or remove BitDefender Antivirus 2010, follow the path fromthe Windows start menu: Start → Pr

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6. OverviewOnce you have installed BitDefender your computer is protected. If you have notcompleted the configuration wizard, you must open BitDefende

DescriptionModeYou can fix issues separately and choose which issuesto be monitored. Moreover, you can manage remotelythe BitDefender products install

Novice ModeThe window is organized into three main sections:⚫ Security Status informs you of the issues that affect your computer's securityand h

Table of ContentsEnd User Software License Agreement ... . ... . ... . .. . . .. . ... . ... . ... . ... . ixPreface .. . ... . .. . ... . ... . ...

▸ When the Gamer profile is selected, the Turn On/Off Game Mode buttonallows you to enable/disable Game Mode. Game Mode temporarily modifiesprotection

Intermediate ModeThe Intermediate Mode window consists of five tabs. The following table brieflydescribes each tab. For detailed information, please r

In the upper-right corner of the window, you can see the Settings button. It opensa window where you can change the user interface mode and enable or

Expert ModeOn the left side of the window there is a menu containing all security modules. Eachmodule has one or more tabs where you can configure the

DescriptionModuleAllows you to postpone the BitDefender scheduled tasks whileyour laptop runs on batteries and also to eliminate all alertsand pop-ups

Tray Icon⚫ Show - opens the main interface of BitDefender.⚫ Help - opens the help file, which explains in detail howto configure and use BitDefender A

Scan Activity BarThe gray bars (the File Zone) show the number of scannedfiles per second, on a scale from 0 to 50.NoteThe Scan activity bar will noti

4. Click OK to save and apply the changes.6.5. BitDefender Manual ScanBitDefender Manual Scan lets you scan a specific folder or hard disk partition w

Scanning options. The scanning options are pre-configured for the best detectionresults. If infected files are detected, BitDefender will try to disin

While in Game Mode, you can see the letter G over the BitDefender icon.Using Game ModeBy default, BitDefender automatically enters Game Mode when you

6.6.2. Laptop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336.7. Automatic Device D

running on battery. While in Laptop Mode, scheduled scan tasks are not performed,as they require more system resources and, implicitly, increase power

If you accidentally disabled automatic device detection and you want to enable it,or if you want to configure its settings, follow these steps:1. Open

7. Fixing IssuesBitDefender uses an issue tracking system to detect and inform you about the issuesthat may affect the security of your computer and d

Fix All Issues WizardThe wizard displays the list of existing security vulnerabilities on your computer.All current issues are selected to be fixed. I

⚫ System vulnerabilities. BitDefender automatically checks your system forvulnerabilities and alerts you about them. System vulnerabilities include th

8. Configuring Basic SettingsYou can configure the main product settings (including changing the user interfaceview mode) from the basic settings wind

8.1. User Interface SettingsIn this area, you can switch the user interface view mode and reset the usage profile.Switching the user interface view mo

8.2. Security SettingsIn this area, you can enable or disable product settings that cover various aspectsof computer and data security. The current st

If you do not want a monitored setting that you disabled to be shown as an issue,you must configure the tracking system accordingly. You can do that e

DescriptionSettingBy enabling this option, you will receive informationalerts.Product NotificationAlertsThe Scan Activity Bar is a small, transparent

14.1. Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7814.2. Quick Ta

9. History and EventsThe View Logs link at the bottom of the BitDefender main window opens anotherwindow with the BitDefender history & events. Th

⚫ Update⚫ Registration⚫ Internet LogA list of events is available for each category. Each event comes with the followinginformation: a short descripti

10. Registration and My AccountBitDefender Antivirus 2010 comes with 30-day trial period. During the trial period,the product is fully functional and

RegistrationYou can see the BitDefender registration status, the current license key and howmany days are left until the license expires.To register B

10.2. Activating BitDefenderTo activate BitDefender, you must create or sign in to a BitDefender account. If youdid not register a BitDefender account

ImportantYou must create an account within 15 days after installing BitDefender (if you registerit with a license key, the deadline is extended to 30

2. Type the e-mail address and the password of your account in the correspondingfields.NoteIf you have forgotten your password, click Forgot your pass

11. WizardsIn order to make BitDefender very easy to use, several wizards help you carry outspecific security tasks or configure more complex product

You can see the scan status and statistics (scanning speed, elapsed time, numberof scanned / infected / suspicious / hidden objects and other).Wait fo

ActionsYou can see the number of issues affecting your system.The infected objects are displayed in groups, based on the malware they are infectedwith

19. Privacy Control . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. . . .. . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. . . .. . .. 14819.1. Privacy Control Status . . . . . . . .

DescriptionActionto search for and find such files on your computer, ifany.Please note that these hidden files are not the filesthat you deliberately

Click Close to close the window.BitDefender Could Not Solve Some IssuesIn most cases BitDefender successfully disinfects the infected files it detects

Welcome WindowIf you want to skip over this window when running this wizard in the future, selectthe Don't show this step the next time this wiza

Select TargetClick Add Target, select the files or folders that you want to scan and click OK.The paths to the selected locations will appear in the S

DescriptionOptionOnly the files with the extensions specified by the userwill be scanned. These extensions must be separatedby ";".Scan user

DescriptionActionMoves infected files into the quarantine. Quarantinedfiles cannot be executed or opened; therefore, therisk of getting infected disap

Custom Scan LevelSpecify the type of malware you want BitDefender to scan for by selecting theappropriate options:DescriptionOptionScans for known vir

Click OK to close the window.Click Next.11.2.4. Step 4/6 - Additional SettingsBefore scanning begins, additional options are available:Additional Sett

ScanningNoteThe scanning process may take a while, depending on the complexity of the scan.You can click the scan progress icon in the system tray to

SummaryYou can see the results summary. If you want comprehensive information on thescanning process, click View Log to view the scan log.ImportantIf

Integration into Windows and Third-Party Software ... 19526. Integration into Windows Contextual Menu .. . ... . ... . ... . .. . . .. . 19626.1.

11.3.1. Step 1/6 - Select Vulnerabilities to CheckVulnerabilitiesClick Next to check the system for the selected vulnerabilities.Wizards64BitDefender

11.3.2. Step 2/6 - Checking for VulnerabilitiesVulnerability CheckWait for BitDefender to finish checking for vulnerabilities.Wizards65BitDefender Ant

11.3.3. Step 3/6 - Update WindowsWindows UpdatesYou can see the list of critical and non-critical Windows updates that are not currentlyinstalled on y

11.3.4. Step 4/6 - Update ApplicationsApplicationsYou can see the list of applications checked by BitDefender and if they are up todate. If an applica

11.3.5. Step 5/6 - Change Weak PasswordsUser PasswordsYou can see the list of the Windows user accounts configured on your computer andthe level of pr

⚫ Change user password. You must type the new password in the edit fields.Make sure to inform the user about the password change.NoteFor a strong pass

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12. DashboardThe Dashboard tab provides information regarding the security status of yourcomputer and allows you to fix pending issues.DashboardThe da

Click the name of a module to see more details about its status and to configurestatus tracking for its components.⚫ Usage Profile - Indicates the usa

13. AntivirusBitDefender comes with an Antivirus module that helps you keep your BitDefenderup to date and your computer virus free. To enter the Anti

End User Software License AgreementIF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DO NOT INSTALL THESOFTWARE. BY SELECTING "I ACCEPT", &q

Red circle with an exclamation mark: Issues affect the component.The sentences describing issues are written in red. Just click the Fix buttoncorrespo

DescriptionIssueThe malware signatures of your BitDefender productare not being automatically updated on a regularbasis.Automatic Update isdisabledThe

Updating BitDefenderIn this window you can see the status of the update process.The update process is performed on the fly, meaning that the files to

DescriptionTaskScans the entire system, except for archives. In thedefault configuration, it scans for all types of malwareother than rootkits.System

14. AntiphishingBitDefender comes with an Antiphishing module which ensures that all web pagesyou access via Internet Explorer or Firefox are safe. To

The most common issue reported for this module is Antiphishing is disabled.This means Antiphishing is not enabled for any or some of the following sup

The update process is performed on the fly, meaning that the files to be updatedare replaced progressively. In this way, the update process will not a

15. VulnerabilityBitDefender comes with a Vulnerability module that helps you keep crucial softwareon your PC up-to-date. To monitor and fix your syst

DescriptionStatusBitDefender does not check for potential vulnerabilitiesregarding missing Windows updates, applicationupdates or weak passwords.Vulne

16. NetworkThe Network module allows you to manage the BitDefender products installed onyour home computers from a single computer. To enter the Netwo