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User's guideCopyright© 2010 BitDefender

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

● 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

CONDITIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NONINTERFERENCE, ACCURAC

17.1.1. Overall StatusThis is where you can find out the number of issues affecting the security of yourcomputer. To remove all threats, click Fix All

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

adapt them and to prevent the unlicensed or illegal use of the product or thedamages resulting from the malware products. You accept that BitDefender

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

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

Active Virus Control AlertIf you know and trust the detected application,click Allow.If you want to immediately close the application,click OK.Select

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-time pr

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

BitDefender’s privacy policy guarantees you the right to access, rectify, eliminateand object to the processing of data by notifying BitDefender via e

● System tasks - contains the list of default system tasks. The following tasks areavailable:DescriptionDefault TaskScans the entire system. In the de

When a task is scheduled to run automatically, at a later moment or regularly, theSchedule button is displayed to the right of the task. Click this bu

● 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.Besides the classical signature-based scan, the heuristicanalysi

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

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

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

● 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

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

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

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

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.Antivirus142BitDefender Antivirus 2010

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

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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

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

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● 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 -

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.To delete a rule, select it and click the Delete button. To modify the rulepara

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

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

Script ControlYou can see the rules created so far listed in the table.To delete a rule, select it and click the Delete button. To modify the rulepara

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

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

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 products

5. Type the home management password configured on the respective computer.6. Click OK. If you have provided the correct password, the selected comput

Allows you to remove a PC from the network.● Register BitDefender on this computerAllows you to register BitDefender on this computer by entering a li

NoteIf you plan to run several tasks, you might want to select Don't show this messageagain this session. By selecting this option, you will not

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

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

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

ImportantIt may be necessary to restart the computer when you have completed the update.We recommend doing it as soon as possible.NoteIf you are conne

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

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

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

4. Click Sign in.5. Click Finish to complete the wizard.Registration195BitDefender 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

● Enable / Disable - enables / disables the BitDefender antiphishing protection inthe current web browser.● Settings - opens a window where you can sp

You can add the sites that you fully trust to the White List, so that they will notbe scanned by the antiphishing engines anymore. To add a site to th

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

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Installation StepsFollow these steps to install BitDefender Antivirus 2010:1. Click Next. You can cancel installation anytime you want by clicking Can

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

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

● Typical - to install the program immediately, using the default installationoptions. If you choose this option, skip to Step 6.● Custom - to configu

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

If this information was not helpful, you can contact BitDefender for support asdescribed in section “Support” (p. 216).Troubleshooting215BitDefender 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

3.1. Registration WizardThe first time you start your computer after installation, a registration wizard willappear. The wizard helps you register Bit

The Desktop34.2. Stop BitDefender Rescue CDYou can safely shut down your computer by selecting Exit from the BitDefenderRescue CD contextual menu (rig

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

NoteYou can find your license key:● on the CD label.● on the product registration card.● in the online purchase e-mail.If you do not have a BitDefende

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

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

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

3.2.1. Step 1 - Select Usage ProfileUsage ProfilesClick the button that best describes the activities performed on this computer (theusage profile).De

3.2.2. Step 2 - Describe ComputerComputer DescriptionSelect the options that apply to your computer:● This computer is in a home network. Select this

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3.2.3. Step 3 - Select User InterfaceUser Interface View ModesClick the button that best describes your computer skills to select an appropriateuser i

DescriptionModeBitDefender products installed on the computers in yourhousehold.Suited for more technical users, this mode allows you to fullyconfigur

Click Next to continue.3.2.5. Step 5 - Select the Tasks to Be RunTask SelectionSet BitDefender to perform important tasks for the security of your sys

3. Click the Virus Scan tab.4. Right-click the System Scan task and select Schedule. A new window willappear.5. Change the frequency and the start tim

NoteThe scan will take a few minutes. When it is over, open the scan window and checkthe scan results to see if your system is clean. If viruses were

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

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

Novice ModeThe window is organized into four main sections:● Security Status informs you of the issues that affect your computer's securityand he

▶ 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

6.4.1. Scan Files and FoldersYou can use the Scan activity bar to quickly scan files and folders. Drag the file orfolder you want to be scanned and dr

to remove the virus by starting Windows in Safe Mode and scanning each hard diskpartition using BitDefender Manual Scan.To access the BitDefender Manu

What is Safe Mode?Safe Mode is a special way to start Windows, used mainly to troubleshoot problemsaffecting normal operation of Windows. Such problem

6.6.2. Laptop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346.7. Automatic Device D

screen. BitDefender will automatically return to the normal operation mode whenyou close the game or when the detected application exits full screen.I

To use Laptop Mode, you must specify in the configuration wizard that you are usinga laptop. If you did not select the appropriate option when running

3. In the list of scan tasks, locate the Device Detection Scan task.4. Right-click the task and select Open. A new window will appear.5. On the Overvi

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

14.1. Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7914.2. Quick Ta

DescriptionSettingactivity. For more information, please refer to “ScanActivity Bar” (p. 30).By enabling this option, virus scanning reports are sentt

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

and the date and time when it occurred. If you want to find out more informationabout a particular event in the list, double click that event.Click Cl

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

● In Novice Mode, click Fix All Issues. The wizard will help you fix all pendingissues, including activating the product.● In Intermediate Mode, go to

1. Select Create a new account.2. Type the required information in the corresponding fields. The data you providehere will remain confidential.● E-mai

3. Optionally, BitDefender can inform you about special offers and promotions usingthe e-mail address of your account. Select one of the available opt

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

19. Privacy Control . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. . . .. . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. . . .. . .. 14919.1. Privacy Control Status . . . . . . . .

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

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

DescriptionOptionBitDefender detects incomplete virus bodies, too,thus removing any possible threat that could affectyour system's security.Scans

Additional Settings● To save the custom task you are creating for future use select the Show thistask in Intermediate UI check box and enter a name fo

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

Integration into Windows and Third-Party Software ... 19626. Integration into Windows Contextual Menu .. . ... . ... . ... . .. . . .. . 19726.1.

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

11.3.1. Step 1/6 - Select Vulnerabilities to CheckVulnerabilitiesClick Next to check the system for the selected vulnerabilities.Wizards65BitDefender

11.3.2. Step 2/6 - Checking for VulnerabilitiesVulnerability CheckWait for BitDefender to finish checking for vulnerabilities.Wizards66BitDefender 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

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

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

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 outdated.The update has not beenperformed for x days13.2. Quick TasksThis is whe

In this window you can see the status of the update process.The update process is performed on the fly, meaning that the files to be updatedare replac

When you run a System Scan, Deep System Scan or My Documents Scan, theAntivirus Scan wizard will appear. Follow the three-step guided procedure to com

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