techspott

False Positive on X64 systems with BitDefender 2010 and 2009

Due to a recent update for Windows 64-bit systems it is possible that BitDefender detects several Windows and BitDefender files as infected with Trojan.FakeAlert.5 .

Following this event, in some instances BitDefender and/or Windows did not work properly anymore (PC failed to boot or certain applications did not work anymore )

In order to solve the issue please follow the instructions below:

NOTE: The solution provided in these articles will work only on BitDefender 2010 and BitDefender 2009.

- If you are using Windows Vista click here
- If you are using Windows 7 click here
- If you are using Windows XP click here

For BitDefender 2008 we will release a new KB article shortly, however, in the meantime you can contact Customer Care who will assist you in this matter.

We are sorry for any inconvenience created

http://www.bitdefend...e/consumer/#638