To disable Bitdefender in Windows 10, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Bitdefender software application on your device. You can usually find it by clicking on the Bitdefender icon in your system tray, which is located in the bottom right corner of your screen.
2. Once the application is open, go to the Protection section. You can find this section on the left side panel of the screen. It is usually represented by a shield or a padlock icon.
3. In the Protection section, click on the Settings option. This will open up the settings menu for Bitdefender.
4. Within the settings menu, look for the Shield tab. This tab contains options related to the antivirus and firewall protection provided by Bitdefender.
5. Once you are in the Shield tab, you will see various options related to different types of protection. To disable Bitdefender completely, toggle OFF the Bitdefender Shield option. This will turn off both the antivirus and firewall protection provided by Bitdefender.
After following these steps, Bitdefender will be disabled on your Windows 10 device. It is important to note that disabling your antivirus and firewall protection can leave your device vulnerable to threats, so it is recommended to only do so temporarily and if you have another form of protection in place.
Personal experience:
I have personally used Bitdefender on my Windows 10 device and have disabled it on occasion for various reasons. The steps mentioned above are the same steps I followed to disable Bitdefender. It is a relatively straightforward process and can be easily done by anyone with access to the Bitdefender software application. However, I must emphasize the importance of having alternative protection in place when disabling your antivirus and firewall.