User Manual

● You changed your system and you want to continue using the Bitdefender
protection. Therefore, you need to reinstall the product using the latest
version.
To solve this situation:
1. Download the installation file:
a. Access Bitdefender Central.
b. Select the My Devices panel, and then click INSTALL PROTECTION.
c. Choose one of the two available options:
● Protect this device
Select this option and save the installation file.
● Protect other devices
Select this option, and then click SEND DOWNLOAD LINK. Type an
email address in the corresponding field, and click SEND EMAIL.
Note that the generated download link is valid for the next 24 hours
only. If the link expires, you will have to generate a new one by
following the same steps.
On the device you want to install your Bitdefender product, check
the email account that you typed in, and then click the
corresponding download button.
2. Run the Bitdefender product you have downloaded.
For more information about the Bitdefender installation process, refer to
“Installing Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac” (p. 198).
3.1.6. How can I upgrade to the latest Bitdefender version?
From now on, the upgrade to the newest version is possible without following
the manual uninstall and reinstall procedure. More exactly, the new product
including new features and major product improvements is delivered via
product update and, if you already have an active Bitdefender subscription,
the product gets automatically activated.
If you are using the 2018 version, you can upgrade to the newest version by
following these steps:
1. Click RESTART NOW in the notification you receive with the upgrade
information. If you miss it, access the Notifications window, point to the
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