This article will show you how to temporarily disable all modules in Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac for troubleshooting purposes. In the end, remember to re-enable the modules you have initially turned off.
To change the status of certain Antivirus for Mac features, you will be prompted to enter the username and password of an administrator account.
How to disable all modules in Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac
Step 1
Bring up Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac. To open the Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac app:
Step 2
Click Preferences on the left-hand side of the main interface, then access the Protection tab.
To disable the antivirus protection in Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac, toggle Bitdefender Shield to the off position.
Step 3
Next, click Protection on the left-hand side of the main interface.
On the Anti-Ransomware tab, toggle Safe Files and Time Machine Protection to the off position.
Step 4
Then access the Privacy menu on the left-hand side of the interface.
On the VPN tab click Open. Use the power button in the middle of the Bitdefender VPN app to disconnect if it’s connected.
Step 5
Finally, to disable Web Protection and Anti-tracker browser extensions:
Open Safari
Open Firefox
Open Chrome