New Update Bitdefender Free Antivirus is back

[Kongo]

Of course, true. But doesn't mean it's still available even in this new free version. Homepage shows only "Antivirus => OnAccess Scan" that may includes also Advanced Threat Defense.

It is available, just checked.

 

[upnorth]

 

[SeriousHoax]

I also checked it out. What Bitdefender free page shows about features being available on the free version is available on it.
The UI is similar to Kaspersky Free in a sense that paid feature settings are visible but locked. The installer is the same as the paid one. It downloads everything. Even features that are not available. Previous BD free only downloaded features that were available to it. So clearly this BD free is a rushed decision.
On access protection, web protection, behavior blocker, exploit protection are mainly the features available on this. But sadly, like the previous BD free, AMSI integration is not present. As shown by @SecureKongo above, Scan script feature is locked. This one is BD's AMSI integration. Scripts will still be scanned and detected, but the lack of AMSI should mean lower protection. But then again, I found this to be disabled by default even in the paid products the last time I tested. So.....
It's tough to compete against Avast/AVG and Kaspersky free in terms of features.

 

[Shadowra]

Bitdefender Free will be tested tonight at my VM
I hope it holds up because I won't be giving it any favors

 

[cryogent]

@Shadowra - I can't wait to see how Bitdefender Free and Kaspersky Free (I know you said you would do one) will perform in your tests, of course to be conclusive it would be ideal with the same tests and samples.

 

[simbatippe1234]

Great work Bitdefender, IMHO the best AV in the world.

 

[Shadowra]

@Shadowra - I can't wait to see how Bitdefender Free and Kaspersky Free (I know you said you would do one) will perform in your tests, of course to be conclusive it would be ideal with the same tests and samples.

If you want me to use the same samples, I have to test both Antivirus today.
(It can be done, but the release of Kaspersky will be Tuesday, just that I can run the test today)

 

[Pat MacKnife]

Always liked BD free , but the old one was kind of buggy sometimes .... i hope less bugs in this one , i would choose BD free over Kaspersky free.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

@harlan4096 A new candidate for testing in the HUB?

 

[RoboMan]

YES! Finally. People will be able to test the true capabilities of BitDefender, for free. No excuses now to say "Bitdefender is so heavyyyy noooo, don't use it!!".

Since it's basically a brand new product, and uses the same technology as the paid version (but with less modules), hopefully all the previous Free Edition bugs are gone.

Let's go for it!

 

[harlan4096]

@harlan4096 A new candidate for testing in the HUB?

BitDefender IS - May 2021 Report

BitDefender IS - May 2021 Report Due to the small number of samples used in this tests, you should take results with a grain of salt. We encourage you to compare these results with others and take informed decisions on what security products to use. __ C: Clean / P: Protected / P - NC...

malwaretips.com

 

[superleeds27]

I'd like to see them do something with the UI. Feels a bit meh and dated!

 

[Captain Holly]

I remember the old BD Free pretty much stayed out of the way and had no nagging offers to buy the paid versions. It was basically set and forget. I wonder if this new version is the same.

I also see what they are doing with the locked out features on the new free GUI. They are trying to show what you are missing out on by not being a paid subscriber. Can't really blame BD for trying to get sales but hopefully they will not get too agressive about it.

C.H.

 

[blueblackwow65]

Hi The free version is the same as the paid just with the other parts locked.I see one thing both paid and free take the same ram,I'll pass . If anyone would like to trade a bitdefender paid account for a voodoo account,I am looking for a voodoo account and would trade my Bitdefender account for voodoo.Please get in touch by pm.Thks

 

[Moonhorse]

Cant continue before uninstalling comodo firewall

 

[Shadowra]

I just finished my video.
Even being limited, it surprised me.
I won't say more, see you tonight

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Cant continue before uninstalling comodo firewall

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Like with some others, maybe first install your AV and then Comodo firewall.
Hope that still works.

 

[blackice]

Like with some others, maybe first install your AV and then Comodo firewall.
Hope that still works.

It will. It does the same stupid thing with Malwarebytes even when it's just the free version. Bitdefender just checks at install, once it's installed you can add your secondary firewall or scanners.

 

[oldschool]

It will. It does the same stupid thing with Malwarebytes even when it's just the free version. Bitdefender just checks at install, once it's installed you can add your secondary firewall or scanners.

Indeed, this is correct. No problems with VS installed though. Nothing seems to mess with VS.

 

[Local Host]

YES! Finally. People will be able to test the true capabilities of BitDefender, for free. No excuses now to say "Bitdefender is so heavyyyy noooo, don't use it!!".

Since it's basically a brand new product, and uses the same technology as the paid version (but with less modules), hopefully all the previous Free Edition bugs are gone.

Let's go for it!

But BitDefender is still heavy and buggy in comparison to the competition, not counting MalwareBytes and Microsoft Defender.