Solved! Should I return Bitdefender Total Security and get something else?

[shafe88]

Recently purchased Bitdefender Total Security($24.99) to replace Norton, but having second thoughts after someone mentioned it wasn't safe to use. Several different AV reviews led to me choosing Bitdefender.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Bitdefender is fine, but even so, I don't think most places allow for software returns.

-Wolf sends

 

[shafe88]

Bitdefender is fine, but even so, I don't think most places allow for software returns.

-Wolf sends

It was purchased from BestBuy, but if it's fine may just keep. Any recommendations if I do decide to return it? McAfee, Webroot?

 

[Wolfshadw]

I've been perfectly happy with Windows Defender (free with Windows 10)

-Wolf sends

P.S. FYI - From Best Buy's web site:

Entertainment products
Opened physical copies of computer software, movies, music, video games, books, video game guides and sheet music can only be exchanged for an identical item.

https/www.bestbuy.com/site/help-topics/return-exchange-policy/pcmcat260800050014.c?id=pcmcat260800050014

Upon Further Review:

You can receive a refund by requesting it from Bitdefender Account or by contacting refunds@bitdefender.com within 30 days of your initial purchase or of the automatic renewal date.

 

[shafe88]

I've been perfectly happy with Windows Defender (free with Windows 10)

-Wolf sends

P.S. FYI - From Best Buy's web site:

https/www.bestbuy.com/site/help-topics/return-exchange-policy/pcmcat260800050014.c?id=pcmcat260800050014

Upon Further Review:

Free with Windows 10? Still using windows 8.1

 

[Wolfshadw]

Try this to enable Windows Defender in 8.1
https://www.sony.com.sg/electronics/support/articles/00047392

I would note that support for Windows 8.1 ended almost three years ago. I'd probably consider, if you're running an activated version of 8.1, upgrading to Windows 10 (still free as far as I know).

Can you still get a Windows 10 upgrade for free?

Microsoft kept giving away free upgrades to Windows 10 on old hardware for more than eight years. The upgrades officially ended in 2023, but I've seen scattered reports that it still works for some people. So, do you feel lucky?

www.zdnet.com

-Wolf sends

 

[monkeylovlov]

Bitdefender is one of the top AVs according to various tests.

 

[shafe88]

Bitdefender is one of the top AVs according to various tests.

So the person that mentioned it wasn't safe to use was wrong? Same person that mentioned Bitdefender being no good also mentioned McAfee being the best and they swear by it. I think I'm going to test the reviews and independent lab test.

 

[Wolfshadw]

McAfee is fine as well, but I dropped it years ago because it became too bloated (trying to do too many things). As did AVG and AntiVir.

-Wolf sends