User's guide
Copyright© 2008 BitDefender
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
User's guide
Published 2008.07.18
Copyright© 2008 BitDefender
Legal Notice
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written
permission from an authorized representative of BitDefender. The inclusion of brief quotations in reviews may be
possible only with the mention of the quoted source. The content can not be modified in any way.
Warning and Disclaimer. This product and its documentation are protected by copyright. The information in this
document is provided on an “as is” basis, without warranty. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation
of this document, the authors will not have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage
caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this work.
This book contains links to third-party Websites that are not under the control of BitDefender, therefore BitDefender
is not responsible for the content of any linked site. If you access a third-party website listed in this document, you
will do so at your own risk. BitDefender provides these links only as a convenience, and the inclusion of the link does
not imply that BitDefender endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content of the third-party site.
Trademarks. Trademark names may appear in this book. All registered and unregistered trademarks in this document
are the sole property of their respective owners, and are respectfully acknowledged.
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
She came to me one morning, one lonely Sunday morning
Her long hair flowing in the mid-winter wind
I know not how she found me, for in darkness I was walking
And destruction lay around me, from a fight I could not win
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Table of Contents
License and Warranty .. . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... ix
Preface . . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . xiii
1. Conventions Used in This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
1.1. Typographical Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
1.2. Admonitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
2. The Book Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
3. Request for Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Installation ................................................................ 1
1. System Requirements ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . 2
1.1. Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2. Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Installing BitDefender . . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... 4
2.1. Registration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.1. Step 1/2 - Register BitDefender Antivirus 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.2. Step 2/2 - Create a BitDefender Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2. Configuration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.1. Step 1/8 - Welcome Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2.2. Step 2/8 - Select View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2.3. Step 3/8 - Configure BitDefender Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2.4. Step 4/8 - Configure Identity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2.5. Step 5/8 - Configure Virus Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2.6. Step 6/8 - Select the Tasks to Be Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.7. Step 7/8 - Wait for the Tasks to Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2.8. Step 8/8 - Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3. Repairing or Removing BitDefender . . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... 21
Basic Administration ................................................ 23
4. Getting Started . . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . 24
4.1. Start BitDefender Antivirus 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2. User Interface View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2.1. Basic View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2.2. Advanced View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3. BitDefender Icon in the System Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4. Scan Activity Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5. BitDefender Manual Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.6. Game Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.6.1. Using Game Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
iv
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
4.6.2. Changing Game Mode Hotkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.7. Integration into Web Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.8. Integration into Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5. Dashboard . . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . 35
5.1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
5.2. Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.2.1. Scanning with BitDefender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2.2. Updating BitDefender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6. Antivirus .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . 39
6.1. Monitored Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.1.1. Local security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.2. Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2.1. Scanning with BitDefender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2.2. Updating BitDefender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7. Antiphishing ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . 50
7.1. Monitored Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.1.1. Online security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
7.2. Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.2.1. Scanning with BitDefender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.2.2. Updating BitDefender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8. Vulnerability .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . .. 60
8.1. Monitored Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.1.1. Vulnerability scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8.2. Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
8.2.1. Searching for Vulnerabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9. Network . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . .. 69
9.1. Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9.1.1. Joining the BitDefender Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
9.1.2. Adding Computers to the BitDefender Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
9.1.3. Managing the BitDefender Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.1.4. Scanning All Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9.1.5. Updating All Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.1.6. Registering All Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
10. Basic Settings . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . 77
10.1. Local security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
10.2. Online security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
10.3. General settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11. Status Bar . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. 80
11.1. Local security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
11.2. Online security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
11.3. Vulnerability scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
v
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
12. Registration . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... 84
12.1. Step 1/1 - Register BitDefender Antivirus 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
13. History . . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . 86
Advanced Administration .......................................... 88
14. General .. . .. .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . . 89
14.1. Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
14.1.1. Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
14.1.2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
14.2. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
14.2.1. General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
14.2.2. Virus Report Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
14.3. System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
15. Antivirus ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . . 95
15.1. Real-time Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
15.1.1. Configuring Protection Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
15.1.2. Customizing Protection Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
15.1.3. Configuring the Behavioral Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
15.1.4. Disabling Real-time Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
15.1.5. Configuring Antiphishing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
15.2. On-demand Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
15.2.1. Scan Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
15.2.2. Using Shortcut Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
15.2.3. Creating Scan Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
15.2.4. Configuring Scan Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
15.2.5. Scanning Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
15.2.6. Viewing Scan Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
15.3. Objects Excluded from Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
15.3.1. Excluding Paths from Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
15.3.2. Excluding Extensions from Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
15.4. Quarantine Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
15.4.1. Managing Quarantined Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
15.4.2. Configuring Quarantine Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
16. Privacy Control ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . 143
16.1. Privacy Control Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
16.1.1. Configuring Protection Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
16.2. Identity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
16.2.1. Creating Identity Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
16.2.2. Defining Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
16.2.3. Managing Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
16.3. Registry Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
16.4. Cookie Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
vi
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
16.4.1. Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
16.5. Script Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
16.5.1. Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
17. Instant Messaging (IM) Encryption . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . .. . . ... 161
17.1. Disabling Encryption for Specific Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
18. Vulnerability . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . . 164
18.1. Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
18.1.1. Checking for Vulnerabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
18.2. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
19. Game / Laptop Mode . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . 172
19.1. Game Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
19.1.1. Configuring Automatic Game Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
19.1.2. Managing the Game List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
19.1.3. Configuring Game Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
19.1.4. Changing Game Mode Hotkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
19.2. Laptop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
19.2.1. Configuring Laptop Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
20. Network . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. 179
20.1. Joining the BitDefender Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
20.2. Adding Computers to the BitDefender Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
20.3. Managing the BitDefender Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
21. Update ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. 185
21.1. Automatic Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
21.1.1. Requesting an Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
21.1.2. Disabling Automatic Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
21.2. Update Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
21.2.1. Setting Update Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
21.2.2. Configuring Automatic Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
21.2.3. Configuring Manual Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
21.2.4. Configuring Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
21.2.5. Managing Proxies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
22. Registration . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... 193
22.1. Registering BitDefender Antivirus 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
22.2. Creating a BitDefender Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Getting Help ........................................................... 198
23. Support . ... . ... . .. .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. 199
23.1. BitDefender Knowledge Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
23.2. Asking for Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
23.2.1. Go to Web Self Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
vii
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
23.2.2. Open a support ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
23.3. Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
23.3.1. Web Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
23.3.2. Branch Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
BitDefender Rescue CD ........................................... 204
24. Overview . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. 205
24.1. System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
24.2. Included Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
25. BitDefender Rescue CD Howto . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . . 209
25.1. Start BitDefender Rescue CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
25.2. Stop BitDefender Rescue CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
25.3. How do I perform an antivirus scan? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
25.4. How do I update BitDefender over a proxy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
25.5. How do I save my data? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Glossary . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. .. . . 215
viii
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
License and Warranty
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DO NOT INSTALL
THE SOFTWARE. BY SELECTING "I ACCEPT", "OK", "CONTINUE", "YES" OR BY
INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE IN ANY WAY, YOU ARE INDICATING
YOUR COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF
THIS AGREEMENT.
These Terms cover BitDefender Solutions and Services for for home-users licensed
to you, including related documentation and any update and upgrade of the applications
delivered to you under the purchased license or any related service agreement as
defined in the documentation and any copy of these items.
This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a
legal person) and BITDEFENDER for use of BITDEFENDER’s software product
identified above, which includes computer software and services, and may include
associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation (hereafter
designated as "BitDefender"), all of which are protected by international copyright laws
and international treaties. By installing, copying or using BitDefender, you agree to be
bound by the terms of this agreement.
If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, do not install or use BitDefender.
BitDefender License. BitDefender is protected by copyright laws and international
copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. BitDefender
is licensed, not sold.
GRANT OF LICENSE. BITDEFENDER hereby grants you and only you the following
non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable and royalty-bearing license to use BitDefender.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE. You may install and use BitDefender, on as many
computers as necessary with the limitation imposed by the total number of licensed
users. You may make one additional copy for back-up purpose.
DESKTOP USER LICENSE. This license applies to BitDefender software that can be
installed on a single computer and which does not provide network services. Each
primary user may install this software on a single computer and may make one
additional copy for backup on a different device. The number of primary users allowed
is the number of the users of the license.
TERM OF LICENSE. The license granted hereunder shall commence on the purchasing
date of BitDefender and shall expire at the end of the period for which the license is
purchased.
License and Warranty
ix
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
EXPIRATION. The product will cease to perform its functions immediately upon
expiration of the license.
UPGRADES. If BitDefender is labeled as an upgrade, you must be properly licensed
to use a product identified by BITDEFENDER as being eligible for the upgrade in order
to use BitDefender. A BitDefender labeled as an upgrade replaces and/or supplements
the product that formed the basis for your eligibility for the upgrade. You may use the
resulting upgraded product only in accordance with the terms of this License
Agreement. If BitDefender is an upgrade of a component of a package of software
programs that you licensed as a single product, BitDefender may be used and
transferred only as part of that single product package and may not be separated for
use by more than the total number of licensed users. The terms and conditions of this
license replace and supersede any previous agreements that may have existed
between you and BITDEFENDER regarding the original product or the resulting
upgraded product.
COPYRIGHT. All rights, titles and interest in and to BitDefender and all copyright rights
in and to BitDefender (including but not limited to any images, photographs, logos,
animations, video, audio, music, text, and "applets" incorporated into BitDefender),
the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of BitDefender are owned by
BITDEFENDER. BitDefender is protected by copyright laws and international treaty
provisions. Therefore, you must treat BitDefender like any other copyrighted material.
You may not copy the printed materials accompanying BitDefender. You must produce
and include all copyright notices in their original form for all copies created irrespective
of the media or form in which BitDefender exists. You may not sub-license, rent, sell,
lease or share the BitDefender license. You may not reverse engineer, recompile,
disassemble, create derivative works, modify, translate, or make any attempt to discover
the source code for BitDefender.
LIMITED WARRANTY. BITDEFENDER warrants that the media on which BitDefender
is distributed is free from defects for a period of thirty days from the date of delivery
of BitDefender to you. Your sole remedy for a breach of this warranty will be that
BITDEFENDER , at its option, may replace the defective media upon receipt of the
damaged media, or refund the money you paid for BitDefender. BITDEFENDER does
not warrant that BitDefender will be uninterrupted or error free or that the errors will
be corrected. BITDEFENDER does not warrant that BitDefender will meet your
requirements.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, BITDEFENDER
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT
TO THE PRODUCTS, ENHANCEMENTS, MAINTENANCE OR SUPPORT RELATED
THERETO, OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS (TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE) OR
SERVICES SUPPLIED BY HIM. BITDEFENDER HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
License and Warranty
x
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON INTERFERENCE, ACCURACY OF DATA,
ACCURACY OF INFORMATIONAL CONTENT, SYSTEM INTEGRATION, AND NON
INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS BY FILTERING, DISABLING, OR
REMOVING SUCH THIRD PARTY’S SOFTWARE, SPYWARE, ADWARE, COOKIES,
EMAILS, DOCUMENTS, ADVERTISEMENTS OR THE LIKE, WHETHER ARISING
BY STATUTE, LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM AND PRACTICE, OR TRADE
USAGE.
DISCLAIMER OF DAMAGES. Anyone using, testing, or evaluating BitDefender bears
all risk to the quality and performance of BitDefender. In no event shall BITDEFENDER
be liable for any damages of any kind, including, without limitation, direct or indirect
damages arising out of the use, performance, or delivery of BitDefender, even if
BITDEFENDER has been advised of the existence or possibility of such damages.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO CASE SHALL BITDEFENDER'S
LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR BITDEFENDER.
The disclaimers and limitations set forth above will apply regardless of whether you
accept to use, evaluate, or test BitDefender.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO USERS. THIS SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT-TOLERANT
AND IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR USE IN ANY HAZARDOUS
ENVIRONMENT REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE OR OPERATION. THIS
SOFTWARE IS NOT FOR USE IN THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION,
NUCLEAR FACILITIES, OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, WEAPONS SYSTEMS,
DIRECT OR INDIRECT LIFE-SUPPORT SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, OR
ANY APPLICATION OR INSTALLATION WHERE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN
DEATH, SEVERE PHYSICAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
GENERAL. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of Romania and by
international copyright regulations and treaties. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue
to adjudicate any dispute arising out of these License Terms shall be of the courts of
Romania.
Prices, costs and fees for use of BitDefender are subject to change without prior notice
to you.
In the event of invalidity of any provision of this Agreement, the invalidity shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Agreement.
License and Warranty
xi
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
BitDefender and BitDefender logos are trademarks of BITDEFENDER. All other
trademarks used in the product or in associated materials are the property of their
respective owners.
The license will terminate immediately without notice if you are in breach of any of its
terms and conditions. You shall not be entitled to a refund from BITDEFENDER or
any resellers of BitDefender as a result of termination. The terms and conditions
concerning confidentiality and restrictions on use shall remain in force even after any
termination.
BITDEFENDER may revise these Terms at any time and the revised terms shall
automatically apply to the corresponding versions of the Software distributed with the
revised terms. If any part of these Terms is found void and unenforceable, it will not
affect the validity of rest of the Terms, which shall remain valid and enforceable.
In case of controversy or inconsistency between translations of these Terms to other
languages, the English version issued by BITDEFENDER shall prevail.
Contact BitDefender, at West Gate Park, Building H2, 24 Preciziei Street, Sector 6,
Bucharest, Romania, or at Tel No: +40-21-3001255 or +40-21-3001254, e-mail address:
office@bitdefender.com.
License and Warranty
xii
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Preface
This guide is intended to all users who have chosen BitDefender Antivirus 2009 as
a security solution for their personal computers. The information presented in this
book is suitable not only for computer literates, it is accessible to everyone who is able
to work under Windows.
This book will describe for you BitDefender Antivirus 2009, the Company and the
team who built it, will guide you through the installation process, will teach you how
to configure it. You will find out how to use BitDefender Antivirus 2009, how to update,
test and customize it. You will learn how to get best from BitDefender.
We wish you a pleasant and useful lecture.
1. Conventions Used in This Book
1.1. Typographical Conventions
Several text styles are used in the book for an improved readability. Their aspect and
meaning are presented in the table below.
Preface
sample syntax
http://www.bitdefender.com
support@bitdefender.com
“Preface” (p. xiii)
filename
option
sample code listing
DescriptionAppearance
Syntax samples are printed with monospaced
characters.
The URL link is pointing to some external
location, on http or ftp servers.
E-mail addresses are inserted in the text for
contact information.
This is an internal link, towards some location
inside the document.
File and directories are printed using
monospaced font.
All the product options are printed using strong
characters.
The code listing is printed with monospaced
characters.
xiii
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
1.2. Admonitions
The admonitions are in-text notes, graphically marked, bringing to your attention
additional information related to the current paragraph.
Note
The note is just a short observation. Although you can omit it, the notes can provide
valuable information, such as specific feature or a link to some related topic.
Important
This requires your attention and is not recommended to skip over it. Usually, it provides
non-critical but significant information.
Warning
This is critical information you should treat with increased caution. Nothing bad will
happen if you follow the indications. You should read and understand it, because it
describes something extremely risky.
2. The Book Structure
The book consists of several parts containing major topics. Moreover, a glossary is
provided to clarify some technical terms.
Installation. Step by step instructions for installing BitDefender on a workstation.
This is a comprehensive tutorial on installing BitDefender Antivirus 2009. Starting
with the prerequisites for a successfully installation, you are guided through the whole
installation process. Finally, the removing procedure is described in case you need
to uninstall BitDefender.
Basic Administration. Description of basic administration and maintenance of
BitDefender.
Advanced Administration. A detailed presentation of the security capabilities provided
by BitDefender. You are taught how to configure and use all BitDefender modules so
as to efficiently protect your computer against all kind of malware threats (viruses,
spyware, rootkits and so on).
Getting Help. Where to look and where to ask for help if something unexpected
appears.
BitDefender Rescue CD. Description of the BitDefender Rescue CD. It helps
understand and use the features offered by this bootable CD.
Preface
xiv
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Glossary. The Glossary tries to explain some technical and uncommon terms you
will find in the pages of this document.
3. Request for Comments
We invite you to help us improve the book. We have tested and verified all of the
information to the best of our ability. Please write to tell us about any flaws you find
in this book or how you think it could be improved, to help us provide you with the best
documentation possible.
Let us know by sending an e-mail to documentation@bitdefender.com.
Important
Please write all of your documentation-related e-mails in English so that we can process
them efficiently.
Preface
xv
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Installation
1
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
1. System Requirements
You may install BitDefender Antivirus 2009 only on computers running the following
operating systems:
■ Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32/64 bit) or higher
■ Windows Vista (32/64 bit) or Windows Vista SP1
■ Windows Home Server
Before installation, make sure that your computer meets the minimum hardware and
software requirements.
Note
To find out the Windows operating system your computer is running and hardware
information, right-click My Computer on the desktop and then select Properties from
the menu.
1.1. Hardware Requirements
For Windows XP
■ 800 MHz or higher processor
■ 256 MB of RAM Memory (1GB recommended)
■ 170 MB available hard disk space (200 recommended)
For Windows Vista
■ 800 MHz or higher processor
■ 512 MB of RAM Memory (1 GB recommended)
■ 170 MB available hard disk space (200 recommended)
For Windows Home Server
■ 800 MHz or higher processor
■ 512 MB of RAM Memory (1 GB recommended)
■ 170 MB available hard disk space (200 recommended)
System Requirements
2
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
1.2. Software Requirements
■ Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher)
■ .NET Framework 1.1 (also available in the installer kit)
Antiphishing protection is provided only for:
■ Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
■ Mozilla Firefox 2.0
■ Yahoo! Messenger 8.1
■ Windows Live (MSN) Messenger 8.5
Instant Messaging (IM) encryption is provided only for:
■ Yahoo! Messenger 8.1
■ Windows Live (MSN) Messenger 8.5
System Requirements
3
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
2. Installing BitDefender
Locate the setup file and double-click it. This will launch a wizard, which will guide you
through the setup process.
Before launching the setup wizard, BitDefender will check for newer versions of the
installation package. If a newer version is available, you will be prompted to download
it. Click Yes to download the newer version or No to continue installing the version
then available in the setup file.
Installation Steps
Installing BitDefender
4
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Follow these steps to install BitDefender Antivirus 2009:
1. Click Next to continue or click Cancel if you want to quit installation.
2. Click Next.
BitDefender Antivirus 2009 alerts you if you have other antivirus products installed
on your computer. Click Remove to uninstall the corresponding product. If you want
to continue without removing the detected products, click Next.
Warning
It is highly recommended that you uninstall any other antivirus products detected
before installing BitDefender. Running two or more antivirus products at the same
time on a computer usually renders the system unusable.
3. Please read the License Agreement and click I agree.
Important
If you do not agree to these terms click Cancel. The installation process will be
abandoned and you will exit setup.
4. By default, BitDefender Antivirus 2009 will be installed in C:\Program
Files\BitDefender\BitDefender 2009. If you want to change the installation
path, click Browse and select the folder in which you would like BitDefender to be
installed.
Click Next.
5. Select options regarding the installation process. Some of them will be selected by
default:
■ Open readme file - to open the readme file at the end of the installation.
■ Place a shortcut on the desktop - to place a shortcut to BitDefender Antivirus
2009 on your desktop at the end of the installation.
■ Eject CD when installation is complete - to have the CD ejected at the end of
the installation; this option appears when you install the product from the CD.
■ Turn off Windows Defender - to turn off Windows Defender; this option appears
only on Windows Vista.
Click Install in order to begin the installation of the product. If not already installed,
BitDefender will first install .NET Framework 1.1.
Wait until the installation is completed.
Installing BitDefender
5
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
6. Click Finish. You will be asked to restart your system so that the setup wizard can
complete the installation process. We recommend doing so as soon as possible.
Important
After completing the installation and restarting the computer, a registration wizard
and a configuration wizard will appear. Complete these wizards in order to register
and configure BitDefender Antivirus 2009 and to create a BitDefender account.
If you have accepted the default settings for the installation path, you can see in
Program Files a new folder, named BitDefender, which contains the subfolder
BitDefender 2009.
2.1. Registration Wizard
The first time you start your computer after installation, a registration wizard will appear.
The wizard helps you register BitDefender and configure a BitDefender account.
The BitDefender account gives you access to free technical support and special offers
and promotions. If you loose your BitDefender license key, you can log in to your
account at http://myaccount.bitdefender.com to retrieve it.
Note
If you do not want to follow this wizard, click Cancel. You can open the registration
wizard anytime you want by clicking the Register link, located at the bottom of the user
interface.
Installing BitDefender
6
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
2.1.1. Step 1/2 - Register BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Registration
You can see the BitDefender registration status, the current license key and how many
days are left until the license expires.
To continue evaluating the product, select Continue evaluating the product.
To register BitDefender Antivirus 2009:
1. Select I want to register the product with a new key.
2. Type the license key in the edit field.
Note
You can find your license key:
■ on the CD label.
■ on the product registration card.
■ in the online purchase e-mail.
Installing BitDefender
7
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
If you do not have a BitDefender license key, click the provided link to go to the
BitDefender online store and buy one.
Click Next to continue.
2.1.2. Step 2/2 - Create a BitDefender Account
Account Creation
If you do not want to create a BitDefender account at the moment, select Skip
registration and click Finish. Otherwise, proceed according to your current situation:
■ “I do not have a BitDefender account” (p. 8)
■ “I already have a BitDefender account” (p. 9)
I do not have a BitDefender account
To create a BitDefender account, select Create a new BitDefender account and
provide the required information. The data you provide here will remain confidential.
Installing BitDefender
8
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
■ E-mail - type in your e-mail address.
■ Password - type in a password for your BitDefender account. The password must
be at least six characters long.
■ Re-type password - type in again the previously specified password.
■ First name - type in your first name.
■ Last name - type in your last name.
■ Country - select the country you reside in.
Note
Use the provided e-mail address and password to log in to your account at
http://myaccount.bitdefender.com.
To successfully create an account you must first activate your e-mail address. Check
your e-mail address and follow the instructions in the e-mail sent to you by the
BitDefender registration service.
Optionally, BitDefender can inform you about special offers and promotions using the
e-mail address of your account. Select one of the available options:
■ Send me all messages from BitDefender
■ Send me only the most important messages
■ Don't send me any messages
Click Finish.
I already have a BitDefender account
BitDefender will automatically detect if you have previously registered a BitDefender
account on your computer. In this case, provide the password of your account.
If you already have an active account, but BitDefender does not detect it, select Sign
in to an existing BitDefender Account and provide the e-mail address and the
password of your account.
If you have forgotten your password, click Forgot your password? and follow the
instructions.
Optionally, BitDefender can inform you about special offers and promotions using the
e-mail address of your account. Select one of the available options:
■ Send me all messages from BitDefender
■ Send me only the most important messages
Installing BitDefender
9
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
■ Don't send me any messages
Click Finish.
2.2. Configuration Wizard
Once you have completed the registration wizard, a configuration wizard will appear.
The wizard helps you configure specific product modules and set BitDefender to
perform important security tasks.
Completing this wizard is not mandatory; however, we recommend you do so in order
to save time and ensure your system is safe even before BitDefender Antivirus 2009
is installed.
Note
If you do not want to follow this wizard, click Cancel. BitDefender will notify you about
the components that you need to configure when you open the user interface.
Installing BitDefender
10
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
2.2.1. Step 1/8 - Welcome Window
Welcome Window
Click Next to continue.
Installing BitDefender
11
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
2.2.2. Step 2/8 - Select View Mode
View Modes
Choose between the two user interface view modes depending on your user experience
with BitDefender:
■ Basic View. Simple interface suited for beginners and users who want to perform
basic tasks and easily solve problems. You just have to keep track of the BitDefender
warnings and alerts and fix the issues that appear.
■ Advanced View. Advanced interface suited for more technical users who want to
fully configure the product. You can configure each product component and perform
advanced tasks.
Click Next to continue.
Installing BitDefender
12
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
2.2.3. Step 3/8 - Configure BitDefender Network
BitDefender Network Configuration
BitDefender enables you to create a virtual network of the computers in your household
and to manage the BitDefender products installed in this network.
If you want this computer to be part of the BitDefender Home Network, follow these
steps:
1. Select I want to be a part of the BitDefender Home Network.
2. Type the same administrative password in each of the edit fields.
Important
The password enables an administrator to manage this BitDefender product from
another computer.
Click Next to continue.
Installing BitDefender
13
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
2.2.4. Step 4/8 - Configure Identity Control
Identity Control Configuration
Identity Control protects you against the theft of sensitive data when you are online.
Based on the rules you create, Identity Control scans the web, e-mail and instant
messaging traffic leaving your computer for specific character strings (for example,
your credit card number). If there is a match, the respective web page, e-mail or instant
message is blocked.
If you want to use Identity Control, follow these steps:
1. Select I want to use Identity Control.
2. Create rules to protect your sensitive data. For more information, please refer to
“Creating Identity Control Rules” (p. 15).
3. If needed, define specific exceptions to the rules you have created. For more
information, please refer to “Defining Identity Control Exceptions” (p. 16).
Click Next to continue.
Installing BitDefender
14
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Creating Identity Control Rules
To create an Identity Control rule, click Add. The configuration window will appear.
Identity Control Rule
You must set the following parameters:
■ 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 - type the data you want to protect in this edit field. For example, if you
want to protect your credit card number, type all or part of it here.
Note
If you enter less than three characters, you will be prompted to validate the data. We
recommend you to enter at least three characters in order to avoid the mistaken
blocking of messages and web pages.
You can choose to apply the rule only if the rule data matches whole words or if the
rule data and the detected string case match.
In order to easily identify the information the rule blocks, provide a detailed rule
description in the edit box.
To specify the type of traffic to scan, configure these options:
Installing BitDefender
15
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
■ Scan HTTP - scans the HTTP (web) traffic and blocks the outgoing data that matches
the rule data.
■ Scan SMTP - scans the SMTP (mail) traffic and blocks the outgoing e-mail messages
that contain the rule data.
■ Scan Instant Messaging - scans the Instant Messaging traffic and blocks the
outgoing chat messages that contain the rule data.
Click OK to add the rule.
Defining Identity Control Exceptions
There are cases when you need to define exceptions to specific identity rules. Let's
consider the case when you create a rule that prevents your credit card number from
being sent over HTTP (web). Whenever your credit card number is submitted on a
website from your user account, the respective page is blocked. If you want, for
example, to buy footwear from an online shop (which you know to be secure), you will
have to specify an exception to the respective rule.
To open the window where you can manage exceptions, click Exceptions.
Identity Control Exceptions
To add an exception, follow these steps:
1. Click the Add button to add a new entry in the table.
2. Double-click Specify allowed address and provide the web address or the mail
address that you want to add as exception.
Installing BitDefender
16
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
3. Double-click Choose type and choose from the menu the option corresponding to
the type of address previously provided.
■ If you have specified a web address, select HTTP.
■ If you have specified an e-mail address, select SMTP.
To remove an exception, select it and click the Remove button.
Click OK to close the window.
2.2.5. Step 5/8 - Configure Virus Reporting
Virus Reporting Options
BitDefender can send to the BitDefender Labs anonymous reports regarding viruses
found on your computer in order to keep track of virus outbreaks.
You can configure the following options:
■ Send virus reports - send to the BitDefender Labs reports regarding the viruses
identified in your computer.
Installing BitDefender
17
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
■ Enable BitDefender Outbreak Detection - send to the BitDefender Labs reports
regarding potential virus-outbreaks.
Note
The reports will contain no confidential data, such as your name or IP address, and
they will not be used for commercial purposes.
Click Next to continue.
2.2.6. Step 6/8 - Select the Tasks to Be Run
Task Selection
Set BitDefender Antivirus 2009 to perform important tasks for the security of your
system. The following options are available:
■ Update the BitDefender engines (may require reboot) - during the next step, an
update of the BitDefender engines will be performed in order to protect your computer
against the latest threats.
Installing BitDefender
18
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
■ Run a quick system scan (may require reboot) - during the next step, a quick
system scan will be run so as to allow BitDefender to make sure that your files from
the Windows and Program Files folders are not infected.
■ Run a full system scan every day at 2 AM - runs a full system scan every day at
2 AM.
Important
We recommend that you have these options enabled before moving on to the next step
in order to ensure the security of your system.
If you select only the last option or no option at all, you will skip the next step.
Click Next to continue.
2.2.7. Step 7/8 - Wait for the Tasks to Complete
Task Status
Wait for the task(s) to complete. You can see the status of the task(s) selected in the
previous step.
Installing BitDefender
19
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Click Next to continue.
2.2.8. Step 8/8 - Finish
Finish
Select Open my BitDefender Account to enter your BitDefender account. Internet
connection is required.
Click Finish to complete the wizard and continue with the installation process.
Installing BitDefender
20
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
3. Repairing or Removing BitDefender
If you want to repair or remove BitDefender Antivirus 2009, follow the path from the
Windows start menu: Start → Programs → BitDefender 2009 → Repair or Remove.
You will be requested to confirm your choice by clicking Next. A new window will
appear where you can select:
■ Repair - to re-install all program components installed by the previous setup.
If you choose to repair BitDefender, a new window will appear. Click Repair to start
the repairing process.
Restart the computer when prompted and, afterwards, click Install to reinstall
BitDefender Antivirus 2009.
Once the installation process is completed, a new window will appear. Click Finish.
■ Remove - to remove all installed components.
Note
We recommend that you choose Remove for a clean re-installation.
If you choose to remove BitDefender, a new window will appear.
Important
Windows Vista only! By removing BitDefender, you will no longer be protected
against malware threats, such as viruses and spyware. If you want Windows Defender
to be enabled after uninstalling BitDefender, select the corresponding check box.
Click Remove to start the removal of BitDefender Antivirus 2009 from your computer.
During the removal process you will be prompted to give us your feedback. Please
click OK to take an online survey consisting of no more than five short questions.
If you do not want to take the survey, just click Cancel.
Once the removal process is completed, a new window will appear. Click Finish.
Note
After the removal process is over, we recommend that you delete the BitDefender
folder from Program Files.
Repairing or Removing BitDefender
21
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
An error occurred while removing BitDefender
If an error has occurred while removing BitDefender, the removal process will be
aborted and a new window will appear. Click Run UninstallTool to make sure that
BitDefender has been completely removed. The uninstall tool will remove all the
files and registry keys that were not removed during the automatic removal process.
Repairing or Removing BitDefender
22
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Basic Administration
23
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
4. Getting Started
Once you have installed BitDefender your computer is protected.
4.1. Start BitDefender Antivirus 2009
The first step in getting the best from the BitDefender is to start the application.
To access the BitDefender Antivirus 2009 main interface, use the Windows Start menu,
by following the path Start → Programs → BitDefender 2009 → BitDefender
Antivirus 2009 or quicker, double click the BitDefender icon in the system tray.
4.2. User Interface View Mode
BitDefender Antivirus 2009 meets the need of either very technical people or computer
beginners. So, the graphical user interface is designed to suit each and every category
of users.
You can chose to view BitDefender under Basic or Advanced mode depending on
your user experience with our product.
Note
You can easily select one of these windows by clicking, respectively, the Switch to
Basic View button or the Switch to Advanced View button.
4.2.1. Basic View
Basic View is a simple interface that gives you access to all modules at a basic level.
You'll have to keep track of warnings and critical alerts and fix undesired issues.
Getting Started
24
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Basic View
■ As you can easily notice, in the upper part of the window there are two buttons and
a status bar.
DescriptionItem
Settings
Switch to Advanced
View
Status
■ In the middle of the window there are five tabs.
Getting Started
Opens a windows where you can easily enable or disable
important security modules.
Opens the Advanced View window. This is where you can
see the full list of modules and to be able to configure in detail
each of the component. The BitDefender will remember this
option the next time you will open the user interface.
Contains information about and helps you fix the security
vulnerabilities of your computer.
25
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionTab
Dashboard
Antivirus
Antiphishing
Vulnerability
■ Furthermore, the BitDefender Basic View window contains several useful shortcuts.
My Account
Register
Help
History
Displays meaningful product statistics and your registration
status together with links to the most important on-demand
tasks.
Displays the status of the antivirus module that helps you
keep your BitDefender up to date and your computer virus
free.
Displays the status of the antiphishing module that ensures
that all web pages access by you via Internet Explorer or
Firefox are safe.
Displays the status of the vulnerability module that helps you
keep crucial software on your PC up-to-date.
Displays the BitDefender home network structure.Network
DescriptionLink
Allows you to create or to login to your BitDefender account.
BitDefender account provides you free access to technical
support.
Allows you to enter a new license key or to view the current
license key and the registration status.
Gives you access to a help file that learn you how to use
BitDefender.
Allows you to contact the BitDefender support team.Support
Allows you to see a detailed history of all tasks performed by
BitDefender on your system.
4.2.2. Advanced View
Advanced View gives you access to each specific component of BitDefender product.
You'll be able to configure advanced settings as well as keep track of advanced
features.
Getting Started
26
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Advanced View
■ As you can easily notice, in the upper part of the window there are a button and a
status bar.
DescriptionItem
Switch to Basic View
Status
■ On the left side of the window there is a menu containing all security modules.
Getting Started
Opens the Basic View window. This is where you can see
the basic BitDefender interface including the main modules
(Security, Tune-Up, File Manager, Network) and a dashboard.
The BitDefender will remember this option the next time you
will open the user interface.
Contains information about and helps you fix the security
vulnerabilities of your computer.
27
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionModule
General
Antivirus
Privacy Control
Encryption
Product Tweaks
Network
Update
Registration
Allows you to access the general settings or to view the
dashboard and detailed system info.
Allows you to configure your virus shield and scanning
operations in detail, to set exceptions and to configure the
quarantine module.
Allows you to prevent data theft from your computer and
protect your privacy while you are online.
Allows you to encrypt Yahoo and Windows Live (MSN)
Messenger communications.
Allows you to keep crucial software on your PC up-to-date.Vulnerability
Allows you to postpone the BitDefender scheduled tasks
while your laptop runs on batteries and also to eliminate all
alerts and pop-ups when you are playing.
Allows you to configure and manage several computers in
your household.
Allows you to obtain info on the latest updates, to update the
product and to configure the update process in detail.
Allows you to register BitDefender Antivirus 2009, to change
the license key or to create a BitDefender account.
■ Furthermore, the BitDefender Advanced View window contains several useful
shortcuts.
DescriptionLink
My Account
Register
Help
Getting Started
Allows you to create or to login to your BitDefender account.
BitDefender account provides you free access to technical
support.
Allows you to enter a new license key or to view the current
license key and the registration status.
Gives you access to a help file that learn you how to use
BitDefender.
Allows you to contact the BitDefender support team.Support
28
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionLink
History
Allows you to see a detailed history of all tasks performed by
BitDefender on your system.
4.3. BitDefender Icon in the System Tray
To manage the entire product more quickly, you can also use the BitDefender Icon in
the System Tray.
If you double-click this icon, the BitDefender will open. Also,
by right-clicking the icon, a contextual menu will allow you to
quickly manage the BitDefender product.
■ Show - opens the BitDefender.
■ Help - opens the help file that explained the BitDefender
Antivirus 2009 in detail.
■ About - opens the BitDefender web page.
■ Fix all issues - helps you remove security vulnerabilities.
■ Turn on / off Game Mode - turns Game Mode on / off.
■ Update now - starts an immediate update. A new window
will appear where you can see the update status.
■ Basic settings - allows you to easily enable or disable important security modules.
A new window will appear where you can activate / inactivate them with a simple
click.
BitDefender Icon
While in Game Mode, you can see the letter G over the BitDefender icon.
If there are critical issues affecting the security of your system, an exclamation mark
is displayed over the BitDefender icon. You can hover the mouse over the icon to
see the number of issues affecting the system's security.
4.4. Scan Activity Bar
The Scan activity bar is a graphic visualization of the scanning activity on your system.
Getting Started
29
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
The gray bars (the File Zone) show the number of scanned
files per second, on a scale from 0 to 50.
Note
The Scan activity bar will notify you when real-time protection
is disabled by displaying a red cross over the File Zone.
You can use the Scan activity bar to scan objects. Just drag
the objects that you want to be scanned and drop them over
it. For more information, please refer to “Drag&Drop Scanning” (p. 122).
When you no longer want to see the graphic visualization, just right-click it and select
Hide. To completely hide this window, follow these steps:
1. Click Switch to Advanced View (if you are in Basic View).
2. Click the General module from the left side menu.
3. Click the Settings tab.
4. Clear the Enable the Scan Activity bar (on screen graph of product activity)
check box.
Activity Bar
4.5. BitDefender Manual Scan
If you want to quickly scan a certain folder, you can use the BitDefender Manual Scan.
To access the BitDefender Manual Scan, use the Windows Start menu, by following
the path Start → Programs → BitDefender 2009 → BitDefender Manual Scan The
following window will appear:
All you have to do is browse the folders, select the
folder you want to be scanned and click OK. The
BitDefender Scanner will appear and guide you
through the scanning process.
BitDefender Manual Scan
Getting Started
30
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
4.6. Game Mode
The new Game Mode temporarily modifies protection settings so as to minimize their
impact on system performance. While in Game Mode, the following settings are applied:
■ Minimize processor time & memory consumption
■ Postpone automatic updates & scans
■ Eliminate all alerts and pop-ups
■ Scan only the most important files
While in Game Mode, you can see the letter G over the BitDefender icon.
4.6.1. Using Game Mode
If you want to turn Game Mode on, use one of the following methods:
■ Right-click the BitDefender icon in the system tray and select Turn on Game Mode.
■ Press Ctrl+Shift+Alt+G (the default hotkey).
Important
Do not forget to turn Game Mode off when you finish. To do this, use the same methods
you did when you turned it on.
4.6.2. Changing Game Mode Hotkey
If you want to change the hotkey, follow these steps:
1. Click Switch to Advanced View (if you are in Basic View).
2. Click Product Tweaks from the left side menu.
3. Click the Game Mode tab.
4. Click the Advanced Settings button.
5. Under the Use HotKey option, set the desired hotkey:
■ Choose the modifier keys you want to use by checking one the following: Control
key (Ctrl), Shift key (Shift) or Alternate key (Alt).
■ In the edit field, type the letter corresponding to the regular key you want to use.
Getting Started
31
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
For example, if you want to use the Ctrl+Alt+D hotkey, you must check only
Ctrl and Alt and type D.
Note
Removing the checkmark next to Use HotKey will disable the hotkey.
4.7. Integration into Web Browsers
BitDefender protects you against phishing attempts when you are surfing the Internet.
It scans the accessed web sites and alerts you if there are any phishing threats. A
White List of web sites that will not be scanned by BitDefender can be configured.
BitDefender integrates directly through an intuitive and easy-to-use toolbar into the
following web browsers:
■ Internet Explorer
■ Mozilla Firefox
You can easily and efficiently manage antiphishing protection and the White List using
the BitDefender Antiphishing toolbar integrated into one of the above web browsers.
The antiphishing toolbar, represented by the BitDefender icon, is located on the
topside of browser. Click it in order to open the toolbar menu.
Antiphishing Toolbar
Getting Started
Note
If you cannot see the toolbar, open the View menu, point to Toolbars and check
BitDefender Toolbar.
32
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
The following commands are available on the toolbar menu:
■ Enable / Disable - enables / disables the BitDefender Antiphishing toolbar.
Note
If you choose to disable the antiphishing toolbar, you will no longer be protected
against phishing attempts.
■ Settings - opens a window where you can specify the antiphishing toolbar's settings.
The following options are available:
• Enable Scanning - enables antiphishing scanning.
• Ask before adding to whitelist - prompts you before adding a web site to the
White List.
■ Add to White List - adds the current web site to the White List.
Note
Adding a site to the White List means that BitDefender will not scan the site for
phishing attempts anymore. We recommend you to add to the White List only sites
that you fully trust.
■ View White List - opens the White List.
You can see the list of all the web sites that are not checked by the BitDefender
antiphishing engines.
If you want to remove a site from the White List so that you can be notified about
any existing phishing threat on that page, click the Remove button next to it.
You can add the sites that you fully trust to the White List, so that they will not be
scanned by the antiphishing engines anymore. To add a site to the White List,
provide its address in the corresponding field and click Add.
■ Help - opens the help file.
■ About - opens a window where you can see information about BitDefender and
where to look for help in case something unexpected appears.
4.8. Integration into Messenger
BitDefender offers encryption capabilities to protect your confidential documents and
your instant messaging conversations through Yahoo Messenger and MSN Messenger.
By default, BitDefender encrypts all your instant messaging chat sessions provided
that:
Getting Started
33
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
■ Your chat partner has a BitDefender version installed that supports IM Encryption
and IM Encryption is enabled for the instant messaging application used for chatting.
■ You and your chat partner use either Yahoo Messenger or Windows Live (MSN)
Messenger.
Important
BitDefender will not encrypt a conversation if a chat partner uses a web-based chat
application, such as Meebo, or other chat application that supports Yahoo Messenger
or MSN.
You can easily configure instant messaging encryption using the BitDefender toolbar
from the chat window.
By right-clicking the BitDefender toolbar you will be provided with the following options:
■ Permanently enabling / disabling encryption for a certain chat partner
■ Inviting a certain chat partner to use encryption
■ Removing a certain chat partner from Parental Control blacklist
Instant Messaging Encryption Options
Just click one of the above mentioned options in order to use it.
Getting Started
34
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
5. Dashboard
By clicking the Dashboard tab you will be provided with meaningful product statistics
and your registration status together with links to the most important on-demand tasks.
Dashboard
5.1. Overview
This is where you can see a summary of statistics regarding the update status, your
account status, registration and license information.
DescriptionItem
Last update
My account
Dashboard
Indicates the date when your BitDefender product was last
updated. Please perform regular updates in order to have a
fully protected system.
Indicates the e-mail address that you can use to access your
on-line account to recover your lost BitDefender license key
35
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionItem
and to benefit from BitDefender support and other customized
services.
Registration
To update BitDefender just click the Update Now button from the tasks section.
To create or to login to your BitDefender account, follow these steps.
1. Click the My Account link from the bottom of the window. A web page will open.
2. Type your username and password and click the Login button.
3. To create a BitDefender account, select You don't have an account? and provide
the required information.
Note
The data you provide here will remain confidential.
Indicates your license key type and status. To keep your system
safe you must renew or upgrade BitDefender if your key has
expired.
Indicates the number of days left until the license key expires.Expires in
To register BitDefender Antivirus 2009, follow these steps.
1. Click the My Account link from the bottom of the window. A one-step registration
wizard will open.
2. Click the I want to register the product with a new key radio button.
3. Type the new license key in the corresponding textbox.
4. Click Finish.
To buy a new license key, follow these steps.
1. Click the My Account link from the bottom of the window. A one-step registration
wizard will open.
2. Click the Renew Your BitDefender License Key link. A web page will open.
3. Click the Buy Now button.
5.2. Tasks
This is where you can find links to the most important security tasks: full system scan,
deep scan, update now.
Dashboard
36
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
The following buttons are available:
■ Full System Scan - starts a full scan of your computer (archives excluded).
■ Deep Scan - starts a full scan of your computer (archives included).
■ Update Now - starts an immediate update.
5.2.1. Scanning with BitDefender
To scan your computer for malware, run a particular scan task by clicking the
corresponding button. The following table presents the available scan tasks, along
with their description:
DescriptionTask
Full System Scan
Deep Scan
Scans the entire system, except for archives. In the
default configuration, it scans for all types of malware
threatening your system's security, such as viruses,
spyware, adware, rootkits and others.
Scans the entire system. In the default configuration, it
scans for all types of malware threatening your system's
security, such as viruses, spyware, adware, rootkits and
others.
Note
Since the Deep System Scan and Full System Scan tasks analyze the entire system,
the scanning may take a while. Therefore, we recommend you to run these tasks on
low priority or, better, when your system is idle.
When you initiate an on-demand scanning process, whether a quick or a full scan,
the BitDefender Scanner will appear.
Follow the three-step guided procedure to complete the scanning process.
5.2.2. Updating BitDefender
New malware is found and identified every day. This is why it is very important to keep
BitDefender up to date with the latest malware signatures.
By default, BitDefender checks for updates when you turn on your computer and every
hour after that. However, if you want to update BitDefender, just click Update Now.
The update process will be initiated and the following window will appear immediately:
Dashboard
37
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Updating BitDefender
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 updated are
replaced progressively. In this way, the update process will not affect product operation
and, at the same time, all vulnerabilities will be excluded.
If you want to close this window, just click Cancel. However, this will not stop the
update process.
Note
If you are connected to the Internet through a dial-up connection, then it is recommended
to regularly update BitDefender by user request.
Restart the computer if required. In case of a major update, you will be asked to
restart your computer.
Click Reboot to immediately reboot your system.
If you want to reboot your system later, just click OK. We recommend that you reboot
your system as soon as possible.
Dashboard
38
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
6. Antivirus
BitDefender comes with an Antivirus module that helps you keep your BitDefender up
to date and your computer virus free.
To enter the Antivirus module, click the Antivirus tab.
Antivirus
The Antivirus module consists of two sections:
■ Monitored Components - Allows you to see the full list of monitored components
for each security module. You can choose which of the modules to be monitored.
It is recommended to enable monitoring all components.
■ Tasks - This is where you can find links to the most important security tasks: full
system scan, deep scan, update now.
6.1. Monitored Components
The monitored component is the following:
Antivirus
39
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionCategory
Local security
Click the box labeled "+" to open a category or click the one labeled "-" to close it.
This is where you can check the status of each security modules
that protects objects stored on your computer (files, registry,
memory, etc).
6.1.1. Local security
We know it’s important to be noticed whenever a problem can affect your computer's
security. By monitoring each security modules, BitDefender Antivirus 2009 will let you
know not only when you configure the settings that might affect your computer's
security, but when you forget to do important tasks.
The issues concerning local security are described in very explicit sentences. In line
with each sentence, if there is something that might affect your computer's security,
you will see a red status button called Fix. If otherwise, a green OK status button will
be displayed.
DescriptionIssue
Real time file
protection is
enabled
You have scanned
your computer for
malware today
Automatic update
is enabled
Ensures that all files are scanned as they are accessed by you
or by an application running on this system.
It is highly recommended to run an on demand scan as soon
as possible to check if files stored on your computer are
malware free.
Please keep automatic update enabled to ensure that the
malware signatures of your BitDefender product are updated
on a regular basis.
Product and malware signatures update is being performed.Updating now
When the status buttons are green, the security risk of your system is at a minimum.
To turn the buttons green, follow these steps:
1. Click the Fix buttons to fix security vulnerabilities one by one.
2. If one issue is not fixed on the spot, follow the wizard to fix it.
Antivirus
40
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
If you want to exclude an issue from monitoring, just clear the Yes, monitor this
component checkbox.
6.2. Tasks
This is where you can find links to the most important security tasks: full system scan,
deep scan, update now.
The following buttons are available:
■ Full System Scan - starts a full scan of your computer (archives excluded).
■ Deep Scan - starts a full scan of your computer (archives included).
■ Scan My Documents - starts a quick scan of your documents and settings.
■ Update Now - starts an immediate update.
■ Custom scan
6.2.1. Scanning with BitDefender
To scan your computer for malware, run a particular scan task by clicking the
corresponding button. The following table presents the available scan tasks, along
with their description:
Antivirus
Full System Scan
Deep Scan
Scan My Documents
Custom scan
DescriptionTask
Scans the entire system, except for archives. In the
default configuration, it scans for all types of malware
threatening your system's security, such as viruses,
spyware, adware, rootkits and others.
Scans the entire system. In the default configuration, it
scans for all types of malware threatening your system's
security, such as viruses, spyware, adware, rootkits and
others.
Use this task to scan important current user folders: My
Documents, Desktop and StartUp. This will ensure
the safety of your documents, a safe workspace and
clean applications running at startup.
Use this task to choose specific files and folders to be
scanned.
41
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Note
Since the Deep System Scan and Full System Scan tasks analyze the entire system,
the scanning may take a while. Therefore, we recommend you to run these tasks on
low priority or, better, when your system is idle.
When you initiate an on-demand scanning process, whether a quick or a full scan,
the BitDefender Scanner will appear.
Follow the three-step guided procedure to complete the scanning process.
Custom scan
By clicking the Custom scan button and following the wizard, you can create custom
scan tasks and optionally save them as quick tasks.
Step 1/4 - Welcome Window
This is just a welcome page.
Antivirus
Welcome Window
42
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
This wizard will help you scan your computer for any threat that might affect it. You
will be able to select specific folders and/or files to be scanned as well as define the
actions to be taken on infected files. You will also receive a scan report that will help
you assess the security level of your system. Please go through each step and
configure the scanning process according to your needs.
Note
To skip this step in future scans just select the corresponding checkbox.
Click Next to continue or click Cancel if you want to quit the wizard.
Step 2/4 - Select Items to be Scanned
In this step, you can choose the files and folders to be scanned.
Select Items to be Scanned
Click Browse to select specific folders and/or files from your computer.
The following options are available:
Antivirus
43
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionOption
Select this option to scan only the items selected before.Scan all selected items
Scan program files only
Scan only user defined
extensions
Click Next to continue or click Cancel if you want to quit the wizard.
Step 3/4 - Select the Actions to be Taken
In this step, you can choose what actions should be taken against the found threats
and you can select a scanning options by using the slider.
Select this option to scan only programs and
applications.
Select this option to scan only the specific extensions
that you would like to be scanned. A new textbox will
appear where you can type them.
Note
Extensions must be separated by a semicolon (e.g.:
exe;com;ivd;)
Antivirus
44
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Select the Actions to be Taken
The following options are available:
DescriptionOption
When an infected file is
found
When an suspect file is
found
When an hidden file is
found
At the same time, you can configure the protection level of the scanning.
You can choose the protection level that better fits your security needs. Drag the slider
along the scale to set the appropriate protection level.
There are 4 protection levels:
Antivirus
In the drop-down list, choose the what action should be
taken against an infected file found on your computer.
In the drop-down list, choose the what action should be
taken against an suspect file found on your computer.
In the drop-down list, choose the what action should be
taken against an hidden file found on your computer.
45
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionProtection level
Offers high security. The resource consumption level is high.High
■ scan all files and archives
■ scan for viruses and spyware
■ scan for hidden files and proceses
Medium
Low
Custom
Click Next to continue or click Cancel if you want to quit the wizard.
Offers medium security. The resource consumption level is
moderate.
■ scan all files
■ scan for viruses and spyware
Covers basic security needs. The resource consumption level is
very low.
■ scan programs files only
■ scan for viruses
This is where you can select your own scanning options. Click
Customize and set the scan level.
Select the check-box(es) for each type of malware you want to be
searched on your computer during the scanning process.
Step 4/4 - Set Additional Options
In this step, you can set additional options before starting the scanning.
Antivirus
46
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Set Additional Options
To save the scanning task in order to use it as such in the future, select the
corresponding checkbox and type a convenient name into the textbox.
Note
A new button with the above mentioned name will appear under the tasks menu.
If you want to shut down the computer after scanning select the corresponding
checkbox.
Click Start Scan and follow the three-step guided procedure to complete the scanning
process.
6.2.2. Updating BitDefender
New malware is found and identified every day. This is why it is very important to keep
BitDefender up to date with the latest malware signatures.
Antivirus
47
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
By default, BitDefender checks for updates when you turn on your computer and every
hour after that. However, if you want to update BitDefender, just click Update Now.
The update process will be initiated and the following window will appear immediately:
Updating BitDefender
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 updated are
replaced progressively. In this way, the update process will not affect product operation
and, at the same time, all vulnerabilities will be excluded.
If you want to close this window, just click Cancel. However, this will not stop the
update process.
Note
If you are connected to the Internet through a dial-up connection, then it is recommended
to regularly update BitDefender by user request.
Restart the computer if required. In case of a major update, you will be asked to
restart your computer.
Antivirus
48
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Click Reboot to immediately reboot your system.
If you want to reboot your system later, just click OK. We recommend that you reboot
your system as soon as possible.
Antivirus
49
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
7. Antiphishing
BitDefender comes with an Antiphishing module that ensures that all web pages access
by you via Internet Explorer or Firefox are safe.
To enter the Antiphishing module, click the Antiphishing tab.
Antiphishing
The Antiphishing module consists of two sections:
■ Monitored Components - Allows you to see the full list of monitored components
for each security module. You can choose which of the modules to be monitored.
It is recommended to enable monitoring all components.
■ Tasks - This is where you can find links to the most important security tasks: full
system scan, deep scan, update now.
7.1. Monitored Components
The monitored component is the following:
Antiphishing
50
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionCategory
Online security
Click the box labeled "+" to open a category or click the one labeled "-" to close it.
This is where you can check the status of each security modules
that protects your online transactions and your computer while
connected to internet.
7.1.1. Online security
The issues concerning online security are described in very explicit sentences. In line
with each sentence, if there is something that might affect your computer's security,
you will see a red status button called Fix. If otherwise, a green OK status button will
be displayed.
DescriptionIssue
Conversation
encryption for IM is
enabled Messenger will be encrypted. It is recommended to have
Firefox
antiphishing
protection is
enabled
Internet Explorer
antiphishing
protection is
enabled
If your IM contacts have BitDefender 2009 installed, all IM
discussions via Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live
conversation encryption for IM enabled to ensure that your IM
conversations remain private.
BitDefender protects you against phishing attempts when you
are surfing the Internet.
BitDefender protects you against phishing attempts when you
are surfing the Internet.
When the status buttons are green, the security risk of your system is at a minimum.
To turn the buttons green, follow these steps:
1. Click the Fix buttons to fix security vulnerabilities one by one.
2. If one issue is not fixed on the spot, follow the wizard to fix it.
If you want to exclude an issue from monitoring, just clear the Yes, monitor this
component checkbox.
Antiphishing
51
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
7.2. Tasks
This is where you can find links to the most important security tasks: full system scan,
deep scan, update now.
The following buttons are available:
■ Full System Scan - starts a full scan of your computer (archives excluded).
■ Deep Scan - starts a full scan of your computer (archives included).
■ Scan My Documents - starts a quick scan of your documents and settings.
■ Update Now - starts an immediate update.
■ Custom scan
7.2.1. Scanning with BitDefender
To scan your computer for malware, run a particular scan task by clicking the
corresponding button. The following table presents the available scan tasks, along
with their description:
DescriptionTask
Full System Scan
Deep Scan
Scan My Documents
Custom scan
Scans the entire system, except for archives. In the
default configuration, it scans for all types of malware
threatening your system's security, such as viruses,
spyware, adware, rootkits and others.
Scans the entire system. In the default configuration, it
scans for all types of malware threatening your system's
security, such as viruses, spyware, adware, rootkits and
others.
Use this task to scan important current user folders: My
Documents, Desktop and StartUp. This will ensure
the safety of your documents, a safe workspace and
clean applications running at startup.
Use this task to choose specific files and folders to be
scanned.
Antiphishing
Note
Since the Deep System Scan and Full System Scan tasks analyze the entire system,
the scanning may take a while. Therefore, we recommend you to run these tasks on
low priority or, better, when your system is idle.
52
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
When you initiate an on-demand scanning process, whether a quick or a full scan,
the BitDefender Scanner will appear.
Follow the three-step guided procedure to complete the scanning process.
Custom scan
By clicking the Custom scan button and following the wizard, you can create custom
scan tasks and optionally save them as quick tasks.
Step 1/4 - Welcome Window
This is just a welcome page.
Welcome Window
This wizard will help you scan your computer for any threat that might affect it. You
will be able to select specific folders and/or files to be scanned as well as define the
actions to be taken on infected files. You will also receive a scan report that will help
you assess the security level of your system. Please go through each step and
configure the scanning process according to your needs.
Antiphishing
53
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Note
To skip this step in future scans just select the corresponding checkbox.
Click Next to continue or click Cancel if you want to quit the wizard.
Step 2/4 - Select Items to be Scanned
In this step, you can choose the files and folders to be scanned.
Select Items to be Scanned
Click Browse to select specific folders and/or files from your computer.
The following options are available:
DescriptionOption
Select this option to scan only the items selected before.Scan all selected items
Scan program files only
Antiphishing
Select this option to scan only programs and
applications.
54
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionOption
Scan only user defined
extensions
Click Next to continue or click Cancel if you want to quit the wizard.
Step 3/4 - Select the Actions to be Taken
In this step, you can choose what actions should be taken against the found threats
and you can select a scanning options by using the slider.
Select this option to scan only the specific extensions
that you would like to be scanned. A new textbox will
appear where you can type them.
Note
Extensions must be separated by a semicolon (e.g.:
exe;com;ivd;)
Select the Actions to be Taken
The following options are available:
Antiphishing
55
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionOption
When an infected file is
found
When an suspect file is
found
When an hidden file is
found
At the same time, you can configure the protection level of the scanning.
You can choose the protection level that better fits your security needs. Drag the slider
along the scale to set the appropriate protection level.
There are 4 protection levels:
DescriptionProtection level
Offers high security. The resource consumption level is high.High
■ scan all files and archives
■ scan for viruses and spyware
■ scan for hidden files and proceses
In the drop-down list, choose the what action should be
taken against an infected file found on your computer.
In the drop-down list, choose the what action should be
taken against an suspect file found on your computer.
In the drop-down list, choose the what action should be
taken against an hidden file found on your computer.
Medium
Low
Custom
Antiphishing
Offers medium security. The resource consumption level is
moderate.
■ scan all files
■ scan for viruses and spyware
Covers basic security needs. The resource consumption level is
very low.
■ scan programs files only
■ scan for viruses
This is where you can select your own scanning options. Click
Customize and set the scan level.
Select the check-box(es) for each type of malware you want to be
searched on your computer during the scanning process.
56
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Click Next to continue or click Cancel if you want to quit the wizard.
Step 4/4 - Set Additional Options
In this step, you can set additional options before starting the scanning.
Set Additional Options
To save the scanning task in order to use it as such in the future, select the
corresponding checkbox and type a convenient name into the textbox.
Note
A new button with the above mentioned name will appear under the tasks menu.
If you want to shut down the computer after scanning select the corresponding
checkbox.
Click Start Scan and follow the three-step guided procedure to complete the scanning
process.
Antiphishing
57
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
7.2.2. Updating BitDefender
New malware is found and identified every day. This is why it is very important to keep
BitDefender up to date with the latest malware signatures.
By default, BitDefender checks for updates when you turn on your computer and every
hour after that. However, if you want to update BitDefender, just click Update Now.
The update process will be initiated and the following window will appear immediately:
Updating BitDefender
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 updated are
replaced progressively. In this way, the update process will not affect product operation
and, at the same time, all vulnerabilities will be excluded.
If you want to close this window, just click Cancel. However, this will not stop the
update process.
Antiphishing
58
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Note
If you are connected to the Internet through a dial-up connection, then it is recommended
to regularly update BitDefender by user request.
Restart the computer if required. In case of a major update, you will be asked to
restart your computer.
Click Reboot to immediately reboot your system.
If you want to reboot your system later, just click OK. We recommend that you reboot
your system as soon as possible.
Antiphishing
59
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
8. Vulnerability
BitDefender comes with a Vulnerability module that helps you keep crucial software
on your PC up-to-date.
To enter the Vulnerability module, click the Vulnerability tab.
Vulnerability
The Vulnerability module consists of two sections:
■ Monitored Components - Allows you to see the full list of monitored components
for each security module. You can choose which of the modules to be monitored.
It is recommended to enable monitoring all components.
■ Tasks - This is where you can find link to one of the most important security task.
8.1. Monitored Components
The monitored component is the following:
Vulnerability
60
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionCategory
Vulnerability scan
Click the box labeled "+" to open a category or click the one labeled "-" to close it.
This is where you can check whether crucial software on your
PC is up-to-date. Passwords to Windows accounts are checked
against security rules.
8.1.1. Vulnerability scan
The issues concerning vulnerabilities are described in very explicit sentences. In line
with each sentence, if there is something that might affect your computer's security,
you will see a red status button called Fix. If otherwise, a green OK status button will
be displayed.
DescriptionIssue
Vulnerability check
is enabled
updates
updates
Windows
Automatic Updates
is enabled
Password)
Monitors Microsoft Windows Updates, Microsoft Windows Office
Updates and Microsoft Windows accounts passwords to ensure
that your OS is up to date and is not vulnerable to password
bypass.
Install available critical Microsoft updates.Critical Microsoft
Install available non-critical Microsoft updates.Other Microsoft
Install new Windows security updates as soon as they become
available.
Indicates the password's strength for specific users.Admin (Strong
When the status buttons are green, the security risk of your system is at a minimum.
To turn the buttons green, follow these steps:
1. Click the Fix buttons to fix security vulnerabilities one by one.
2. If one issue is not fixed on the spot, follow the wizard to fix it.
If you want to exclude an issue from monitoring, just clear the Yes, monitor this
component checkbox.
Vulnerability
61
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
8.2. Tasks
This is where you can find link to one of the most important security tasks.
The following button is available:
■ Vulnerability Scan
8.2.1. Searching for Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Scan checks Microsoft Windows Updates, Microsoft Windows Office
Updates and the passwords to your Microsoft Windows accounts to ensure that your
OS is up to date and that it is not vulnerable to password bypass.
To check your computer for vulnerabilities, click Vulnerability Scan and follow the
wizard.
Checking for Vulnerabilities
To check your computer for vulnerabilities, click Check Now and follow the wizard.
Vulnerability
62
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Step 1/6 - Select Vulnerabilities to Check
Vulnerabilities
Click Next to check the system for the selected vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability
63
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Step 2/6 - Checking for Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Check
Wait for BitDefender to finish checking for vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability
64
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Step 3/6 - Change Weak Passwords
User Passwords
You can see the list of the Windows user accounts configured on your computer and
the level of protection their password provides.
Click Fix to modify the weak passwords. A new window will appear.
Change Password
Vulnerability
65
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Select the method to fix this issue:
■ Force user to change password at next login. BitDefender will prompt the user
to change the password the next time the user logs on to Windows.
■ Change user password. You must type the new password in the edit fields.
Note
For a strong password, use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters,
numbers and special characters (such as #, $ or @).
Click OK to change the password.
Click Next.
Step 4/6 - Update Applications
Applications
You can see the list of applications checked by BitDefender and if they are up to date.
If an application is not up to date, click the provided link to download the latest version.
Vulnerability
66
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Click Next.
Step 5/6 - Update Windows
Windows Updates
You can see the list of critical and non-critical Windows updates that are not currently
installed on your computer. Click Install All System Updates to install all the available
updates.
Click Next.
Vulnerability
67
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Step 6/6 - View Results
Results
Click Close.
Vulnerability
68
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
9. Network
The Network module allows you to manage the BitDefender products installed on your
home computers from a single computer.
To enter the Network module, click the File Manager tab.
Network
To be able to manage the BitDefender products installed on your home computers,
you must follow these steps:
1. Join the BitDefender home network on your computer. Joining the network consists
in configuring an administrative password for the home network management.
2. Go to each computer you want to manage and join the network (set the password).
3. Go back to your computer and add the computers you want to manage.
9.1. Tasks
Initially, one button is available only.
Network
69
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
■ Join/Create Network - allows you to set the network password, thus entering the
network.
After joining the network, several more buttons will appear.
■ Leave Network - allows you to leave the network.
■ Manage Network - allows you to add computer to your network.
■ 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.
■ Register All allows you to register all managed computers at the same time.
9.1.1. Joining the BitDefender Network
To join the BitDefender home network, follow these steps:
1. Click Join/Create network. You will be prompted to configure the home
management password.
Configure Password
2. Type the same password in each of the edit fields.
3. Click OK.
You can see the computer name appearing in the network map.
9.1.2. Adding Computers to the BitDefender Network
Before you can add a computer to the BitDefender home network, you must configure
the BitDefender home management password on the respective computer.
To add a computer to the BitDefender home network, follow these steps:
Network
70
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
1. Click Manage Network. You will be prompted to provide the local home
management password.
Enter Password
2. Type the home management password and click OK. A new window will appear.
Network
Add Computer
You can see the list of computers in the network. The icon meaning is as follows:
■
Indicates an online computer with no BitDefender products installed.
■
Indicates an online computer with BitDefender installed.
71
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
■
Indicates an offline computer with BitDefender installed.
3. Do one of the following:
■ Select from the list the name of the computer to add.
■ Type the IP address or the name of the computer to add in the corresponding
field.
4. Click Add. You will be prompted to enter the home management password of the
respective computer.
Authenticate
5. Type the home management password configured on the respective computer.
6. Click OK. If you have provided the correct password, the selected computer name
will appear in the network map.
Note
You can add up to five computers to the network map.
9.1.3. Managing the BitDefender Network
Once you have successfully created a BitDefender home network, you can manage
all BitDefender products from a single computer.
Network
72
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Network Map
If you move the mouse cursor over a computer from the network map, you can see
brief information about it (name, IP address, number of issues affecting the system
security, BitDefender registration status).
If you right-click a computer name in the network map, you can see all the
administrative tasks you can run on the remote computer.
■ Register this computer
■ Set the settings password
■ Run a scan task
■ Fix issues on this computer
■ Show history of this computer
■ Run an update on this computer now
■ Apply profile
■ Run a Tuneup task on this computer
■ Set this computer as Update Server of this Network
Network
73
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Before running a task on a specific computer, you will be prompted to provide the local
home management password.
Enter Password
Type the home management password and click OK.
Note
If you plan to run several tasks, you might want to select Don't show this message
again this session. By selecting this option, you will not be prompted again for this
password during the current session.
9.1.4. Scanning All Computers
To scan all managed computers, follow these steps:
1. Click Scan All. You will be prompted to provide the local home management
password.
Enter Password
Network
74
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
2. Select a scan type.
■ Full System Scan - starts a full scan of your computer (archives excluded).
■ Deep Scan - starts a full scan of your computer (archives included).
■ Scan My Documents - starts a quick scan of your documents and settings.
Select Scan Type
3. Click OK.
9.1.5. Updating All Computers
To update all managed computers, follow these steps:
1. Click Update All. You will be prompted to provide the local home management
password.
Enter Password
2. Click OK.
Network
75
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
9.1.6. Registering All Computers
To register all managed computers, follow these steps:
1. Click Register All. You will be prompted to provide the local home management
password.
Enter Password
2. Enter the key you want to register with.
Network
Register All
3. Click OK.
76
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
10. Basic Settings
The Basic Settings module is the place where you can easily enable or disable
important security modules.
To enter the Basic Settings module, click the Settings button from the upper part of
the Basic View.
Basic Settings
The available security modules have been grouped into several categories.
DescriptionCategory
Local security
Online security
General settings
Click the box labeled "+" to open a category or click the one labeled "-" to close it.
Basic Settings
This is where you can enable / disable real time file protection
or the automatic update.
This is where you can enable / disable real time mail and web
protection.
This is where you can enable / disable game mode, laptop
mode, passwords, scan activity bar and more.
77
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
10.1. Local security
You can enable / disable security modules with one click.
DescriptionSecurity module
Real-Time Antivirus
& Antispyware File
Protection
Automatic Update
Automatic
Vulnerability Check
Real-time file protection ensures that all files are scanned as
they are accessed by you or by an application running on this
system.
Automatic update ensures that the newest BitDefender product
and signature files are downloaded and installed automatically
on a regular base.
Automatic vulnerability check ensures that crucial software on
your PC are up-to-date.
10.2. Online security
You can enable / disable security modules with one click.
DescriptionSecurity module
Real-Time
Antiphishing Web
Protection
Identity control
IM Encryption
Real-time web antiphishing protection ensures that all files
downloaded via HTTP are scanned for phishing attempts.
Identity Control helps you keep confidential data safe by
scanning all web and mail traffic for specific strings.
If your IM contacts have BitDefender 2009 installed, all IM
conversations via Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live
Messenger will be encrypted.
10.3. General settings
You can enable / disable security related items with one click.
DescriptionItem
Game Mode
Basic Settings
Game Mode temporarily modifies protection settings so as to
minimize their impact on system performance during games.
78
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionItem
Laptop Mode
Settings Password
BitDefender News
Notification Alerts
Scan Activity Bar
Load BitDefender
at Startup
Send Virus Reports
Outbreak Detection
Laptop Mode temporarily modifies protection settings so as to
minimize their impact on the life of your laptop battery.
This ensures that the BitDefender settings can only be changed
by the person who knows this password.
By enabling this option, you will receive important company
news, product updates or new security threats from BitDefender.
By enabling this option, you will receive information alerts.Products
The Scan Activity Bar is a small, transparent bar indicating the
progress of the BitDefender scanning activity. The green flowing
line shows the scanning activity on your local system. The red
flowing line shows the scanning activity on your internet
connection.
By enabling this option, BitDefender user interface is loaded at
startup. This option does not affect the protection level.
By enabling this option, virus scanning reports are sent to
BitDefender labs for analysis. Please note that these reports
will contain no confidential data, such as your name or IP
address, and that they will not be used for commercial purposes.
By enabling this option, reports regarding potential
virus-outbreaks are sent to BitDefender labs for analysis. Please
note that these reports will contain no confidential data, such
as your name or IP address, and that they will not be used for
commercial purposes.
Basic Settings
79
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
11. Status Bar
As you can easily notice, in the upper part of BitDefender Antivirus 2009 window there
is a status bar displaying the number of pending issues. Click the Fix All Issues button
to easily remove any threats to your computer security. A security status window will
appear.
The security status displays a systematically organized and easily manageable list of
security vulnerabilities on your computer. BitDefender Antivirus 2009 will let you know
whenever a problem can affect your computer's security.
Status Bar
11.1. Local security
We know it’s important to be noticed whenever a problem can affect your computer's
security. By monitoring each security modules, BitDefender Antivirus 2009 will let you
know not only when you configure the settings that might affect your computer's
security, but when you forget to do important tasks.
The issues concerning local security are described in very explicit sentences. In line
with each sentence, if there is something that might affect your computer's security,
Status Bar
80
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
you will see a red status button called Fix. If otherwise, a green OK status button will
be displayed.
DescriptionIssue
Real time file
protection is
enabled
You have scanned
your computer for
malware today
Automatic update
is enabled
When the status buttons are green, the security risk of your system is at a minimum.
To turn the buttons green, follow these steps:
1. Click the Fix buttons to fix security vulnerabilities one by one.
2. If one issue is not fixed on the spot, follow the wizard to fix it.
Ensures that all files are scanned as they are accessed by you
or by an application running on this system.
It is highly recommended to run an on demand scan as soon
as possible to check if files stored on your computer are
malware free.
Please keep automatic update enabled to ensure that the
malware signatures of your BitDefender product are updated
on a regular basis.
Product and malware signatures update is being performed.Updating now
If you want to exclude an issue from monitoring, just clear the Yes, monitor this
component checkbox.
11.2. Online security
The issues concerning online security are described in very explicit sentences. In line
with each sentence, if there is something that might affect your computer's security,
you will see a red status button called Fix. If otherwise, a green OK status button will
be displayed.
DescriptionIssue
Conversation
encryption for IM is
enabled Messenger will be encrypted. It is recommended to have
Status Bar
If your IM contacts have BitDefender 2009 installed, all IM
discussions via Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live
conversation encryption for IM enabled to ensure that your IM
conversations remain private.
81
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionIssue
Firefox
antiphishing
protection is
enabled
Internet Explorer
antiphishing
protection is
enabled
When the status buttons are green, the security risk of your system is at a minimum.
To turn the buttons green, follow these steps:
1. Click the Fix buttons to fix security vulnerabilities one by one.
2. If one issue is not fixed on the spot, follow the wizard to fix it.
If you want to exclude an issue from monitoring, just clear the Yes, monitor this
component checkbox.
BitDefender protects you against phishing attempts when you
are surfing the Internet.
BitDefender protects you against phishing attempts when you
are surfing the Internet.
11.3. Vulnerability scan
The issues concerning vulnerabilities are described in very explicit sentences. In line
with each sentence, if there is something that might affect your computer's security,
you will see a red status button called Fix. If otherwise, a green OK status button will
be displayed.
DescriptionIssue
Vulnerability check
is enabled
updates
updates
Status Bar
Monitors Microsoft Windows Updates, Microsoft Windows Office
Updates and Microsoft Windows accounts passwords to ensure
that your OS is up to date and is not vulnerable to password
bypass.
Install available critical Microsoft updates.Critical Microsoft
Install available non-critical Microsoft updates.Other Microsoft
82
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
DescriptionIssue
Windows
Automatic Updates
is enabled
Password)
When the status buttons are green, the security risk of your system is at a minimum.
To turn the buttons green, follow these steps:
1. Click the Fix buttons to fix security vulnerabilities one by one.
2. If one issue is not fixed on the spot, follow the wizard to fix it.
If you want to exclude an issue from monitoring, just clear the Yes, monitor this
component checkbox.
Install new Windows security updates as soon as they become
available.
Indicates the password's strength for specific users.Admin (Strong
Status Bar
83
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
12. Registration
BitDefender Antivirus 2009 comes with 30-day trial period. If you want to register
BitDefender Antivirus 2009, to change the license key or to create a BitDefender
account, click the Register link, located at the bottom of the BitDefender window. The
registration wizard will appear.
12.1. Step 1/1 - Register BitDefender Antivirus 2009
Registration
You can see the BitDefender registration status, the current license key and how many
days are left until the license expires.
If the trial period has not expired and you want to continue evaluating the product,
select Continue evaluating the product.
To register BitDefender Antivirus 2009:
1. Select I want to register the product with a new key.
Registration
84
BitDefender Antivirus 2009
2. Type the license key in the edit field.
Note
You 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 BitDefender license key, click the provided link to go to the
BitDefender online store and buy one.
Click Finish.
Registration
85
Loading...