Problem updating bitdefender

I've tried several times to start Windows Defender but it says it is turned off. After being forced to do a clean Windows install in two other computers to get rid of BitDefender, and get Windows Defender to run, I consider BitDefender to be a virus!

Threats include any threat of suicide, violence, or harm to another. Any content of an adult theme or inappropriate to a community web site. Any image, link, or discussion of nudity. Any behavior that is insulting, rude, vulgar, desecrating, or showing disrespect. Any behavior that appears to violate End user license agreements, including providing product keys or links to pirated software. Unsolicited bulk mail or bulk advertising. Any link to or advocacy of virus, spyware, malware, or phishing sites.

Any other inappropriate content or behavior as defined by the Terms of Use or Code of Conduct. Any image, link, or discussion related to child pornography, child nudity, or other child abuse or exploitation.

Details required : characters remaining Cancel Submit 5 people found this reply helpful. Typically a 3rd-party security application may leave fragments of the application behind after uninstallation, so most provide uninstall tools to help remove and repair anything known to create such issues with their products.

Though I'm not familiar with Bitdefender myself, their web page containing these tools was easy to find with a search at the following. Also, be certain to have no other programs open on your PC when running this and to fully restart or better yet, shut down and start up your PC after running this tool so it can properly complete its cleanup.

I just installed windows 10 and I my Bitdefender Total Security "Real-time file protection" is disabled. I stopped Windows Defender but that did not fix problem, anyone have any ideas?

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Details required :. Cancel Submit. Hi Marc, Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Ruud Haan. In reply to A. User's post on December 10, So please do your job proparly and fix this! Alternatively you can wait for a response to your question regarding BitDefender and Win 10 but we have no idea when you will receive a reply.

Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Moved from Virus and Malware. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Le Boule MVP. Any other security program installed? If so, recommend you uninstall it.