

The Windows Security app includes numerous entries, including the “Virus & threat protection” item that also appears in Figure 1. IDGįigure 1: You can access Windows Security via the Settings app. Alternatively, you can open the app directly by typing “Windows Security” into the Start menu. There you’ll find a button labeled “Open Windows Security” as shown in Figure 1. Within the Settings app, you can access a Windows Security facility with this selection sequence: Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security in Windows 10 or Start > Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security in Windows 11. Use Microsoft Defender’s own update facility To install on other devices see – How to install Bitdefender on Another Device: Install, transfer or protect extra devices.1. At the end of the Bitdefender installation, you will see a recommendation to start a device assessment that you can do or skip.ġ1. Click Finish on the screen that displays details of your subscription to open the Bitdefender interface.Ĭongratulations! You have successfully installed Bitdefender on Windows. Please wait while Bitdefender finishes installing.ġ0. Optionally, you can change the language in which Bitdefender will be installed using the drop-down menu in the bottom right corner.Ĭlick on Install after you read and agree to the Subscription Agreement.ĩ. Wait until the dialog box shown below appears on your screen. This step could take a few minutes or a longer time, especially over slow internet connections.Ĩ. The installation package is first updated. Choose Yes if the User Account Control dialogue prompts you to allow the installation file to make changes to your device.ħ. Double-click to open the file name that starts with bitdefender_windows_ and follow the on-screen instructions.Ħ.

It will usually be in your Downloads folder. When the download is ready, this yellow pop-up will appear in your browser to help you locate the Bitdefender file you’ve just saved. Then choose This device to download the Bitdefender installer on your Windows computer.ĥ. Choose Security in the product selection screen.Ĥ. If Bitdefender is already installed on other devices, click on + ADD DEVICE.ģ. If this is a first-time installation you will have an option called Install protection on your device which you can click on, as shown below. Access the My Devices section on the left side of the Bitdefender Central webpage. What is Bitdefender Central & How do I use it?Ģ. If you don’t have an account already, please sign up for one. Go to the PC you want to protect and sign in to your Bitdefender Central account at. Install Bitdefender on Windows computers, laptops, tabletsġ.
