Latest Bitdefender Build Version & Manual Update Guide

To verify the build version of your Bitdefender product:

1. Bring up the Bitdefender interface.
2. Click on the round icon in the top right corner, near your username.
3. Your current build version appears at the bottom, in the Product information panel.

As an alternative, you can do the following to find Bitdefender’s build version:

1. Right-click the Bitdefender icon at the right end of the taskbar next to the Windows clock, and then select About. Click the tiny upward pointing arrow on the taskbar if the B icon is not visible next to the Windows clock. You can refer to the image below for help if you have difficulties finding the Bitdefender icon in the notification area.
2. The Build number is displayed under Product information.

Automatic update

By default, Bitdefender performs automatic updates when you turn on your computer and every hour after that. When an update is detected, it is automatically downloaded and installed.

Manual update

To manually update the Bitdefender security solution installed on your Windows computer:

1. Right-click the Bitdefender icon at the right end of the taskbar next to the Windows clock, and then select Update Now. Click the tiny upward pointing arrow on the taskbar if the B icon is not visible next to the Windows clock. You can refer to the image below for help if you have difficulties finding the Bitdefender icon in the Windows notification area.
2. Wait for the update to reach 100% and complete.
3. If a newer build version is available, Bitdefender will prompt you to click the Restart Now button. Otherwise, simply close the update window.