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How to Temporarily Disable Bitdefender (or Permanently)
Disable Bitdenfender to save system resources
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Thanks to the cutting-edge features and robust protection it offers, Bitdefender stands tall as a reliable antivirus solution amongst the top contenders.
However, there are certain situations when the tool becomes overprotective and wrongly considers a potentially safe file as a threat. In such a situation, disabling the Bitdefender temporarily or permanently becomes a necessity.
Why should I disable Bitdefender on Windows?
There can be several reasons why you might consider disabling Bitdefender. Here are some of the obvious ones:
Having said that, let’s look at the different ways to disable Bitdefender to handle a security-related situation.
How do I turn off Bitdefender temporarily?
Bitdefender’s real-time protection and other security features should now be temporarily deactivated. You can verify this by checking the Bitdefender icon in the system tray, which might change its appearance to indicate that the protection is turned off.
After the selected time duration is passed, the Bitdefender protection shield will automatically be enabled.
How do I permanently disable Bitdefender?
Bitdefender gives you the choice to disable the application permanently if the situation requires it. But remember to toggle on the protection once you’re done with the application to ensure your system remains secure against online threats at all times.
How do I disable notifications in Bitdefender?
If you are wary of the constant pop-ups, renewal offers, or USB scan notifications, you can disable the Bitdefender notifications to keep them at bay.
How do I disable Bitdefender VPN?
And that’s it! To use the VPN later, follow the same steps and press the connect button this time.
When you purchase Bitdefender Total Security, the VPN service is a part of it. However, this package has a limited data allowance of 200MB daily if you haven’t purchased an additional subscription. Given the limitations of the data allowance, you may not want to keep the VPN enabled at all times.
How do I disable the auto-renewal in Bitdefender?
After completing the above steps, you will receive an automatic email confirming that the change to your subscription renewal options was successful.
That’s pretty much about it! You can easily disable Bitdefender and related features by following the steps listed in the guide.
In case you are facingissues with Bitdefender installationon your Windows PC, this guide will help you bypass them.
For further queries and suggestions, do reach out to us in the comments section.
Taiba Hasan
A postgraduate in Computer Applications, she is an avid technical writer who loves to craft content revolving around Windows, Android, and emerging technologies like SaaS. With How-To and troubleshooting guides, she aims to provide the best solutions for the problem and make technology less complicated for novice users.
Besides writing, she also loves to cook delicacies and spent time in her garden. In her free time, you will find her binge-watching web series or gazing the night sky.
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