Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
Windows:
Best antivirus protection for Windows PCs
Choose a lightweight antivirus that offers essential protection for your Windows PC.
- Essential real-time protection for Windows PCs against all viruses and ransomware
- Prevents phishing and online fraud while you shop and browse
- Secure VPN for complete online privacy, 200 MB/day/device IMPROVED
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Best Protection Against Infections
(On a scale of 0 to 6 and 6 being the highest protection)
Overall Score. January 2011 - February 2022. AV TEST.
Lowest Impact on Performance
(On a scale of 0 to 6 and 6 being the lowest impact)
Overall Score. January 2013 - February 2022. AV TEST.
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You get the most innovative technologies that predict, prevent, detect and remediate even the latest cyber-threats, anywhere in the world.
Best antivirus protection for Windows
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus packs the next-gen cybersecurity that won the “Product of the Year” award from AV-Comparatives. It protects Windows PCs against all online threats, and includes privacy tools such as Bitdefender VPN and Bitdefender Safepay.
Protection
Bitdefender`s unbeatable multi-layered protection keeps your devices safe from all new and existing threats.
Complete and Real-Time Data Protection
ImprovedAbsolute power in the best antivirus solution available today. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus works against all e-threats, from viruses, worms and Trojans, to ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits and spyware. Your data and privacy are safe.
Network Threat Prevention
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus stops attacks before they even begin. The new cyber threat intelligence technologies included can analyze and identify suspicious network-level activities, and block sophisticated exploits, malware and botnet-related URLs, and brute force attacks.
Advanced Threat Defense
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus uses a technique called behavioral detection to closely monitor active apps. The moment it detects anything suspicious, it takes instant action to prevent infections.
Multi-Layer Ransomware Protection
Bitdefender’s multi-layered approach against ransomware includes a data-protection layer that safeguards your documents, pictures, videos, and music against any kind of ransomware attacks. It works with the Advanced Threat Defense module to protect your most important files from encryption by ransomware.
Vulnerability Assessment
ImprovedScan for security holes and vulnerabilities with just one click. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus checks your PC for outdated and vulnerable software, missing Windows security patches and potentially unsafe system settings, then indicates the best fix.
Web Attack Prevention
Our web-filtering technology ensures that you never land on a harmful website. Find out whether your search results are safe to access before you actually click on a link. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus also blocks all known infected links.
Anti-Phishing
Online scams are on the rise, but our advanced anti-phishing protection easily keeps you out of danger. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus sniffs and blocks websites that masquerade as trustworthy in order to steal financial data such as passwords or credit card numbers.
Anti-Fraud
Our advanced filtering system warns you whenever you visit websites that may try to scam you.
Rescue Environment
Some sophisticated malware, like rootkits, need to be removed before Windows starts. When Bitdefender Antivirus Plus detects such threats, it reboots the computer in Rescue Environment for clean-up and restoration.
Performance
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus reacts instantly to e-threats with no compromise to your system’s performance.
Autopilot
Bitdefender Autopilot is designed to act as a Security Advisor and give you deeper insights into your security posture. Its smart capabilities mean that it can recommend security actions in the context of your system needs and usage patterns.
Bitdefender Photon™
This innovative, exclusive technology helps Bitdefender Antivirus Plus adapt to your system’s hardware and software configuration to save computing resources and improve speed and performance.
Global Protective Network
Most heavy scanning takes place in the cloud, so there is virtually zero impact on your local resources. This means your system’s speed and performance remain unaffected. And your files are always completely private: Bitdefender does not scan the actual contents of your files, and never uploads or stores them in the cloud.
Game, Movie and Work Modes
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus detects when you play, work or watch a movie, so it knows not to bother you with unnecessary requests. Depending on what you are doing, Bitdefender temporarily halts pop-ups, adjusts visual settings, and pauses unimportant background activities so you can enjoy your device to the max.
Battery Mode
This useful, intelligent feature saves battery life for laptops and tablets by temporarily tweaking system settings such as display, system cooling, system updates and Bluetooth connectivity.
Privacy
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus takes care of your online privacy and personal information.
Bitdefender VPN
ImprovedWith Bitdefender VPN, you can stop worrying about privacy on the web. It protects your online presence by encrypting all Internet traffic. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus includes up to 200 MB per day of encrypted traffic for your Windows devices.
Anti-tracker
The Anti-tracker extension blocks trackers that collect your data and allows you to view and manage this information on each website you visit. It keeps your browsing data private and enhances performance by loading webpages faster.
Safe Online Banking
Bank and shop from a unique, dedicated browser that secures your transactions to prevent fraud. Bitdefender Safepay can now also automatically fill out credit card details in billing fields.
Wi-Fi Security Advisor
Assess the security of your Wi-Fi network and router, no matter where you connect.
Social Network Protection
Stay safe from malicious links and any online threats your friends unwittingly pass on to you via social networks.
Wallet
Secures your sensitive data in a cyber-vault for easy access whenever you need them.
File Shredder
Use this tool when you wish to delete a file for good and leave no traces that it ever existed on your PC.
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Protection for every OS: Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
Device Optimizer
Privacy Firewall
Parental Control
Protection against malware, spyware, adware
Multi-Layer Ransomware Protection
System Requirements
Bitdefender ANTIVIRUS PLUS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11
Memory (RAM): 2 GB
Available free hard disk space: 2.5 GB free space
*System performance may be affected on devices that have old generation CPUs
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Internet Explorer version 11
Bitdefender Central
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Supported browsers:
Chrome 56 and later
Firefox 52 and later
Microsoft Edge
User guide
Frequently asked questions
How does Bitdefender Antivirus Plus protect me against viruses and other cyber threats?
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus provides the best antivirus protection in the industry, as proven by the last 10 years of independent test scores.
You get a wealth of advanced security and privacy features for Windows - plus many bonus features, including secure VPN, Anti-Tracker and Wi-Fi Security Advisor.
Does Bitdefender Antivirus Plus protect me against ransomware?
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus offers unbeatable ransomware protection that keeps your documents, pictures and videos safe from all known and emerging cyber threats.
This antivirus solution can identify even the latest ransomware families through the use of multiple layers of protection.
What type of devices and operating systems does Bitdefender Antivirus Plus cover?
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is an antivirus software designed especially for Windows PCs.
Why do I need Bitdefender Antivirus Plus on Windows 10?
Windows 10 lets you run the antivirus program of your choosing, and Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is the perfect option if you need the best protection available today.
How does Bitdefender Antivirus Plus compare to other Bitdefender security products?
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is an antivirus software designed especially for Windows PCs.
Need security for all operating systems? Bitdefender Total Security offers cross-platform protection that covers Windows PCs, Macs, Smartphones and Tablets running Android or iOS for up to 10 devices.
Need more devices? Bitdefender Family Pack includes Bitdefender Total Security for up to 15 devices.
Need unlimited VPN traffic? Bitdefender Premium Security includes Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Premium VPN for Unlimited Traffic & Premium Support.
Do I get a VPN with my Bitdefender Antivirus Plus subscription?
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus comes with a basic version of Bitdefender VPN that includes a generous amount of traffic (200 MB/ day, a total of 6GB/ month), free of charge.
If you need unlimited traffic, add Bitdefender Premium VPN to your Bitdefender subscription.
Can I try Bitdefender Antivirus Plus before buying?
You can always try before you buy. Download your free 30-day full trial version of Bitdefender Antivirus Plus and test the complete package, no credit card required.
How do I activate Bitdefender Antivirus Plus?
Just go to your email after your purchase and follow the steps to create a Bitdefender Central Account and activate your subscription. Once your subscription is active in your Bitdefender Account, you can start installing & protecting your devices.
I changed my computer. How do I reinstall Bitdefender Antivirus Plus?
Log in to your Bitdefender Central account, go to My Devices and start installing Bitdefender on your new device. If the old computer is no longer in use, you will not need an additional slot on your subscription.
Do I have to renew Bitdefender Antivirus Plus?
To help you stay protected, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus can be purchased as a subscription that will automatically renew if you enrolled at the time of purchase.
You can check and modify the status any time in your Central Account (My Subscriptions -> My Payments) if you activated the subscription on the same email address used for purchase.
If you purchased Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, you can choose to renew early or purchase for another year (or upgrade) close to the expiration date, depending on the time left on your subscription.
In any case, starting 30 days before your expiration date, you will receive emails informing you that your subscription is about to expire and describing the next steps.
I have not received the activation code. What should I do?
Confirmation emails are typically received shortly after an order is placed. Make sure you also check your Promotions and Spam folders if your email client categorizes emails automatically. For more information, check this Support article.
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Bitdefender Central
Security everywhere you go
All you need to know about Bitdefender Central
- Activate Bitdefender protection on your devices
- Manage from your browser on iOS or Android phone
- Scan your network from Bitdefender Central mobile app
- Get security updates 24/7
- Get direct access to our support team
Terms of use
Auto renewal term
- Your subscription automatically begins at the purchase date;
- By subscribing, you are purchasing a recurring subscription which will automatically renew;
- The Bitdefender Auto Renewal Plan is designed to save you time, effort, and minimize your vulnerability risk by extending your subscription automatically before you run out of protection.
Here is what the Bitdefender Auto Renewal Plan means for you
- Continuous protection so that you never have to worry about your subscription running out before you renew manually;
- Free upgrades whenever a new version of Bitdefender comes out;
- Peace of mind that your devices are always protected;
- Save time while we are taking care of the automatic renewal process;
- Opt out at any time so that you are always in control of your renewal options;
- 24/7 security all-subscription long without interruption;
- The price offered is valid for the first year of subscription. After that, your subscription will be billed at the applicable renewal price which may be higher than the initial purchase price;
- If a discount is presented, it describes the difference between the first term and renewal term subscription prices (e.g., first year price vs. each year thereafter). The prices are subject to change, but Bitdefender will send a prior notification by email, before the automatic renewal takes place. You will receive an email notification before you will be billed, along with information regarding pricing and the extension of your subscription duration.
Affirmative consent
- Your subscription automatically begins at the purchase date;
- By subscribing, you are purchasing a recurring subscription which will automatically renew.
How to cancel + email address cancelation support
- You may cancel your automatically subscription from Bitdefender Central or by contacting Customer Support at: cancel@bitdefender.com;
- You may obtain a refund by contacting refunds@bitdefender.com within 30 days of your initial purchase or of the automatic renewal date.
Your subscription may include product, service and/or protection updates and features that may be added, modified or removed subject to Bitdefender Subscription Agreement and Terms and Conditions for Home Users and Privacy Notice.