How to turn off Bitdefender on Windows and Mac?
This post fromMiniTooltells you how to turn off Bitdefender temporarily or permanently.
In our previous post, we introducedhow to uninstall Bitdefender.
Today, our topic is how to turn off Bitdefender.
Step 2: In the left panel, choose theProtectiontab.
Then, under theAntiviruspart, chooseOpen.
Step 3: Go to theAdvancedtab and turn off theBitdefender Shieldoption.
Step 4: A pop-up window will appear and you oughta clickYes.
Then, you should probably choose how long you want to keep the protection disabled.
There are 6 options 5 minutes,15 minutes,30 minutes,1 hour,permanently, anduntil system restart.
you’re free to decide based on your needs and clickOK.
Step 5: Then, click theProtectiontab again and clickOpenunder theAdvanced Threat Defensepart.
Step 6: Go toSettingsand turn off theAdvanced Threat Defenseoption.
Step 7: Return to Protection.
In theOnline Threat Preventionmodule, clickSettings.
Switch the following toggle toOFF:
Then, you have turned Bitdefender off successfully.
How to Turn off Bitdefender Notifications
How to turn off Bitdefender notifications?
Here are the steps:
Step 1: SelectSettingsand go to theGeneraltab.
Step 2: Turn off theSpecial OffersandRecommended Notificationsoptions.
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The instructions are shown below:
Step 1: Open Bitdefender for Mac.
Step 2: ClickPreferenceson the left-hand side, then go to theProtectiontab.
Step 3: Then, turn off theBitdefender Shieldoption.
Step 4: Next, clickProtection.
On theAnti-Ransomwaretab, turnSafe FilesandTime Machine Protectionoff.
Final Words
Now, you have known how to turn off Bitdefender temporarily or permanently on Windows/Mac.
Besides, you had better create a system image for your Windows after disabling Bitdefender.
