Plus, you can drop files and folders in this widget to scan. This account can be used on your other devices with Bitdefender installed, in order to connect them all and gain remote access through the Bitdefender Central web UI.Īn initial scan is automatically carried out to establish your computer's security status, after which a small security widget is displayed on the screen, which indicates the AV status and provides fast access to the events log. It integrates new entries in the Explorer right-click menu for quickly scanning custom files and folders, shredding items, as well as creating, adding, removing, opening and locking the file vault.Īfter setup, it's necessary to sign up for an account to be able to activate Bitdefender, or you can log in with your Facebook, Google or Microsoft account instead. Just like in the previous editions, Bitdefender can be configured during setup when it comes to the installation directory and proxy settings.

In addition, the anti-malware program improves its firewall, password manager, financial security tool, anti-theft system, and parental control module. The two primary features introduced in the latest version are Bitdefender Central, a security hub used for managing multiple devices with the tool installed (Windows, Mac OS X, Android) from a web interface, and Ransomware Protection, which prevents hijackers from encrypting and deleting your private data to hold it for ransom.

The 2016 edition of Bitdefender's antivirus lineup was released yesterday, bringing new features to the table for boosting security and keeping in touch with all personal devices.

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