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Nov 2023-Nov 2025
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Slow support, partial relief in the end
Slow support, partial relief in the end
ComplaintsI first spotted this on a tech subreddit and told a co-worker to try it, so we both installed. Delivery of the licence email was fast, but setup didn't finish automatically and that annoyed me. Worse, it let three dodgy self-downloading EXEs through, pretending to be Bitdefender — real-time protection seemed leaky. I sent logs over a week ago and got slow, script-like replies at first. After a nudge they finally offered a refund, so I'm cautiously relieved.
Refund was a fuss, product's okay
Refund was a fuss, product's okay
Complaintsan extension (no added cost) or a partial refund. That wasn't what the website promised, so I ended up phoning the support centre and pushing for the full refund. It took longer than it should have and felt like I was repeating myself. Other firms make the refund straightforward; this one works, but their support needs clearer training.
Security software subscription
Security software subscription
ComplaintsThe security software works really well, but their customer service is seriously lacking. I tried reaching out for help on their website a few times, but got no response at all. After trying three times, I just decided to cancel my subscription, even though I'd been a customer for three years. How a company treats their customers really shows what they care about, and the lack of help when I needed it was pretty disappointing.
Subscription renewal
Subscription renewal
ComplaintsThat situation was so frustrating! At first, they charged me too much, then they lowered it, but it's still not working right. Whenever I need tech support, it takes forever and they always make me do things that are really confusing. The product itself might be okay, but everything else is just a mess.
Software purchase
Software purchase
ComplaintsI can't believe how this company tries to trap you into automatically renewing their software. Seriously, eh? If they just made it easier to cancel, I might think about renewing. The software itself works fine, but their shady practices are a big no-no. It's like they don't care about customers at all, only about making money, eh?
Auto renewal charge
Auto renewal charge
ComplaintsI had a bad experience with an antivirus software that claims to be a top cybersecurity provider. I was not happy with their auto-renewal process. I thought everything was fine after I turned off the auto-renewal on their website a month before my subscription was due to renew. I got an email confirming it, but I didn't really read it carefully. But then, I got charged for a whole year without any notice. When I went back to their website to check my settings, the option to manage my subscription renewal was suddenly gone. The email I got about the charge didn't match what I had cancelled a month earlier. I felt tricked and cheated by this company, so I've decided not to use their services again. It's too bad that a company with such a good reputation would do something so unprofessional.
About Bitdefender
Bitdefender is a global cybersecurity and antivirus software leader protecting over 500 million systems in more than 150 countries. Founded in 2001 by Florin Talpeș in Romania, Bitdefender develops and sells anti-virus software, internet security software, endpoint security software, and other cybersecurity products and services. With its core technology consistently receiving top rankings from independent testing organizations, Bitdefender has a reputation for innovation, delivering robust security solutions to both consumer and enterprise markets. The company's extensive product portfolio includes solutions for desktop and mobile operating systems, servers, and virtualized environments.
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