Bitdefender Antivirus Free - English GUI

Yes, it IS weird for an AV, but I don't think the server is down, else my new install yesterday wouldn't have updated at all. They just haven't updated the defs for 2 days apparently.

You might ask on their forums if you're really concerned....

 

Bitdefender now the no-update champ, dethroning MSE. Maybe BD's website was hacked again.

 

Does the paid version of Bitdefender stop updating as well or is this just an issue with the free version?

 

No problem with the paid version here

 

I also haven't received updates for the free version since the 18th.

 

Same here

 

It seems they have problem with update servers. That happened last week too.

 

I've talked to the colleagues who are in charge with the update servers, there are some maintenance jobs in progress; we should have several signatures update tomorrow.
I'll get back with more info..

 

Today, 09:08 AM
There are some maintenance jobs in progress, we are working on it, should be fixed in the next hours.

http://forum.bitdefender.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=42679&view=findpost&p=176980

 

I'm thinking of giving Bitdefender Free a go on my machine (Win 7 64 bit) and I haven't seen in earlier posts how many processes it runs, could someone let me know please.

Many thanks.

 

It runs 2 processes: gziface.exe(main interface) and gzserv.exe(service).

 

Just 2 thats Ok, thanks for that.

 

It has now recently updated, first time for 3 days

 

Is BD free working with VPN connetion active?

 

Do not blame this free product. This problem happened with other larger's Western companies ! What is new? Why the bigger problem this is case?
This free security software it's very good!

 

this is still the best free product offered. Bitdefender has finally risen to the top.

 

Yes, but it doesn't play well with two-way fw's.

 

Perhaps it's the firewalls that don't play well with it..

Seriously, which firewalls do you find conflict with BD Free, and in what way?

 

Comodo for one.

 

The only reason I haven't made the switch yet.

 

Yes, I know about that one. Any others?

 

That must be the catch of having bitdefender for free...it doesnt work with most firewalls lol.
On a serious note isnt it bitdefenders responsibility to make sure its product is compatible with other products and services.

 

I'm sure they all do their best, but sometimes there will probably be conflicting technologies and when that happens, hopefully they will work it out...

 

Just installed Online Armor Free and BD Free works fine with it...

 

Online armor is an excellent firewall and most applications work with it flawlessly.