How to Temporarily Disable Bitdefender in Windows – Call +61 (1800)-592-260

This guide will help you temporarily disable all Bitdefender modules (Total Security, Internet Security, Antivirus Plus) for troubleshooting purposes. Make sure to re-enable the features after troubleshooting. If you need expert help, call Bitdefender Support at +61 (1800)-592-260.

Step 1: Disable Protection Features – Contact Support at +61 (1800)-592-260

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1. Open Bitdefender and go to Protection on the left panel.
2. In the Antivirus section, click Open.
3. Navigate to the Advanced tab and switch Bitdefender Shield Off.
4. Choose to disable it Permanently or Until system restart, then press OK.
5. Go to the Settings tab and turn off the following options:
   • Scan CD & DVD
   • Scan flash drives
   • Scan mapped network drives

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1. Return to Protection and disable the Firewall.

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1. Toggle Antispam off.

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1. Turn off Ransomware Remediation.

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1. Disable the Vulnerability feature.

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1. Open the Advanced Threat Defense panel.
2. In the Settings tab, switch Advanced Threat Defense Off.

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1. Navigate to the Online Threat Prevention panel.
2. In Settings, turn off the following:
   • Web Protection
   • Search Advisor
   • Encrypted web scan
   • Fraud protection
   • Phishing protection
   • Network Protection
   • Email Protection (select Don’t scan emails)

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1. Turn off Cryptomining Protection.

Step 2: Disable Privacy Features – Get Instant Help at +61 (1800)-592-260

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1. Open Privacy in Bitdefender.
2. In the Safepay panel, go to Settings and turn off:
   • Safepay notifications
   • Automatically open Bitdefender Safepay
   • Use VPN with Safepay

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1. Disable Anti-Tracker.

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1. Open the VPN panel.
2. Click Open VPN and disconnect if it’s currently active.

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1. In the Video & Audio Protection panel, open Settings.
2. Toggle off:
   • Webcam Protection
   • Microphone Monitor

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1. Open the Parental Control panel and click Configure.
2. Sign in to Bitdefender Central in your web browser.
3. Click VIEW on the child profile associated with your PC.
4. If your PC is listed, click ⋮ next to Monitored by Parental Control and select Unassign.

Step 3: Disable Utilities – Need Help? Call +61 (1800)-592-260

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1. Open Utilities in Bitdefender.
2. In the Profiles panel, go to Settings.
3. Disable Activate profiles automatically.

You have now disabled all Bitdefender features. To troubleshoot issues, try re-enabling the modules one by one. If you need expert support, call Bitdefender Help Desk at +61 (1800)-592-260.