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expiredatari posted Dec 09, 2021 02:49 PM
expiredatari posted Dec 09, 2021 02:49 PM

Bitdefender Bit Defender End of Life Deal $9.98 for 1 year/5 PC

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I got a popup notification from my Bit Defender Free Edition that they were stopping parts of the free version and it had a deal for 1 year/5 PC protection for Bitdefender Total Security. YMMV Not sure if the link will work for everyone.

LIMITED TIME OFFER — EXPIRES ON 12/31/2021

Bitdefender Offer [bitdefender.com]

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Auto renewal information
The Bitdefender Auto Renewal Plan is designed to save you time, effort, and minimize your vulnerability risk by extending your subscription automatically before you run out of protection.
Here is what the Bitdefender Auto Renewal Plan means for you:
Continuous protection so that you never have to worry about your subscription running out before you renew manually
Free upgrades whenever a new version of Bitdefender comes out
Peace of mind that your devices are always protected
Save time while we are taking care of the automatic renewal process
Opt out at any time so that you are always in control of your renewal options
Renewal prices are subject to change. You will be informed about your renewal price by email before the automatic renewal takes place. You will receive at least three email notifications before you will be billed, along with information regarding pricing and the extension of your subscription duration.
You can cancel the automatic charges for your subscription by logging in to your Bitdefender Account and disable automatic renewal, or by contacting Customer Support at: [email protected]

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I got a popup notification from my Bit Defender Free Edition that they were stopping parts of the free version and it had a deal for 1 year/5 PC protection for Bitdefender Total Security. YMMV Not sure if the link will work for everyone.

LIMITED TIME OFFER — EXPIRES ON 12/31/2021

Bitdefender Offer [bitdefender.com]

EOL Notice [bitdefender.com]

Auto renewal information
The Bitdefender Auto Renewal Plan is designed to save you time, effort, and minimize your vulnerability risk by extending your subscription automatically before you run out of protection.
Here is what the Bitdefender Auto Renewal Plan means for you:
Continuous protection so that you never have to worry about your subscription running out before you renew manually
Free upgrades whenever a new version of Bitdefender comes out
Peace of mind that your devices are always protected
Save time while we are taking care of the automatic renewal process
Opt out at any time so that you are always in control of your renewal options
Renewal prices are subject to change. You will be informed about your renewal price by email before the automatic renewal takes place. You will receive at least three email notifications before you will be billed, along with information regarding pricing and the extension of your subscription duration.
You can cancel the automatic charges for your subscription by logging in to your Bitdefender Account and disable automatic renewal, or by contacting Customer Support at: [email protected]

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Dec 09, 2021 03:14 PM
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JahnFastoffDec 09, 2021 03:14 PM
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$9.98: Good deal
1 year: But why
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Dec 09, 2021 03:38 PM
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Quote from JahnFastoff :
$9.98: Good deal
1 year: But why

Because they will no longer be offering the free anti-virus.
Last edited by atari December 9, 2021 at 10:12 AM.
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oiooioioDec 09, 2021 03:46 PM
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Just a notice but per the link you have in the post (https://www.bitdefender.com/consu...er/19606/) it seems to be for bitdefender 60-second virus scanner, bitdefender safepay and bitdefender usb immunizer. As two of those products migration path mentions bitdefender av free edition, I am thinking that the free edition isn't going away and OP just got a sales pitch from their software.
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Quote from oiooioio :
Just a notice but per the link you have in the post (https://www.bitdefender.com/consu...er/19606/) it seems to be for bitdefender 60-second virus scanner, bitdefender safepay and bitdefender usb immunizer. As two of those products migration path mentions bitdefender av free edition, I am thinking that the free edition isn't going away and OP just got a sales pitch from their software.

Regardless, $9.98 is a great deal for 1yr/5pc AV.

See screenshot of email I just received.
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Last edited by atari December 9, 2021 at 10:19 AM.
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Dec 09, 2021 04:40 PM
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RobertE2475Dec 09, 2021 04:40 PM
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Is Bitdefender more effective than Norton 360? My Norton is about to expire.
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Dec 09, 2021 05:11 PM
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Quote from RobertE2475 :
Is Bitdefender more effective than Norton 360? My Norton is about to expire.
It's definitely much less of a resource hog on your computer than Norton.
Dec 09, 2021 06:14 PM
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Deals1FirstDec 09, 2021 06:14 PM
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Just FYI Check recent Bitdefender deals here on Slickdeals -
5 devices / 1 year $10 to $20 this quarter
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Dec 09, 2021 06:22 PM
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Quote from Deals1First :
Just FYI Check recent Bitdefender deals here on Slickdeals -
5 devices / 1 year $10 to $20 this quarter
After searching I am not seeing what you're referring to. Link maybe?
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Dec 09, 2021 11:36 PM
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surfer9Dec 09, 2021 11:36 PM
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yeah, I don't see it either.
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Dec 09, 2021 11:40 PM
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DeliriousDec 09, 2021 11:40 PM
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Kaspersky is a good free alternative to BD.
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AlphaNightWolfDec 10, 2021 12:17 AM
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Quote from oiooioio :
Just a notice but per the link you have in the post (https://www.bitdefender.com/consu...er/19606/) it seems to be for bitdefender 60-second virus scanner, bitdefender safepay and bitdefender usb immunizer. As two of those products migration path mentions bitdefender av free edition, I am thinking that the free edition isn't going away and OP just got a sales pitch from their software.
You're correct. I saw the same thing. Sales pitch it is. Or bd av free
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Quote from AlphaNightWolf :
You're correct. I saw the same thing. Sales pitch it is. Or bd av free
No, I got an email. They are officially stopping the free AV.

https://www.techradar.com/nz/amp/...-antivirus
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ellemdeeDec 10, 2021 02:30 PM
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Quote from AlphaNightWolf :
You're correct. I saw the same thing. Sales pitch it is. Or bd av free
Nope, total shutdown of the free version. Here's the email I received:


Dear ellemdee,

The decision to discontinue a product is never easy.

This is especially so when a product is as popular as our Free Edition product has been for the last years.

Since early 2020, we have had to weather immense changes in our industry, changes which upended many of our cherished plans for product development.
Sadly, Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition has been a casualty of those changes.

As of 1st of January 2022, Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition will officially be discontinued and no longer available for use.

As a Free Edition user, how does this affect you, and how should you prepare?

We will continue to offer tech support for our Free Edition until 30st of June 2022. We hope this gives you time to choose and install an alternative solution that will keep your devices protected.

As cybersecurity experts, we strongly advise you not to simply leave your PC unprotected going forward. Malware attacks are more sophisticated than ever, so it is critical to have robust protection that keeps you and your devices safe at all times.

If you would like to keep Bitdefender's silent "set-it-and-forget-it" style of protection (and we hope you do), we will happily upgrade your subscription to our most popular protection plan, Bitdefender Total Security, for a nominal fee of just $9.98 for the entire first year.

More powerful than our Free Edition, Bitdefender Total Security protects up to five (5) devices and works across Mac, PC, Android, and iOS, making it an ideal all-in-one solution for multi-device households.
Please note: This offer to upgrade to Bitdefender Total Security for $9.98 (MSRP $89.99) is ONLY available to Free Edition users, and will only be valid until the Free Edition expires on 31st of December 2021.


GET 1 YEAR OF BITDEFENDER TOTAL SECURITY NOW FOR $9.98

Our deepest thanks for choosing Bitdefender, and we hope you'll stay with us long into the future.

Stay Safe,

Bitdefender Team
Dec 10, 2021 02:32 PM
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ellemdeeDec 10, 2021 02:32 PM
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Just make sure to turn off auto renewal, unless you're cool with paying $90+tax next year, which is completely unnecessary, given the frequent deals that pop up.

If you forget or miss the auto renewal warning email, like I did, you can contact customer service when the charge shows up and they'll refund the full price charge. At least, they were able to do it for me.
Last edited by ellemdee December 10, 2021 at 06:36 AM.
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Quote from oiooioio :
Just a notice but per the link you have in the post (https://www.bitdefender.com/consu...er/19606/) it seems to be for bitdefender 60-second virus scanner, bitdefender safepay and bitdefender usb immunizer. As two of those products migration path mentions bitdefender av free edition, I am thinking that the free edition isn't going away and OP just got a sales pitch from their software.
That's the gist of what I got from reading the article as well - free antivirus edition is not going away.

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