How to install the new BitDefender Online Scanner

1.       You will first have to make sure to uninstall the previous version of BitDefender online scanner already installed on your computer:

If you are using Windows Vista, Internet Explorer must be started with Administrative privileges.

Open Internet Explorer, open the Tools tab (Alt + T) and click on Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner (if you do not have this option, proceed to step number 2) .

Once you click on this option, a message will appear asking you to close all the Internet explorer windows. Make sure to close ALL the Internet Explorer Windows, including the one you were just working on.

If you should not be allowed to uninstall the online scanner, please follow the same instructions in safe mode:

- Restart the computer;

- Press the "F8" key several times before Microsoft Windows begins to load; you need to press "F8" until you will be displayed a text menu;

- Select "SAFE MODE With Networking" in the text menu and press "Enter"

- Wait while Windows loads in Safe Mode; this process ends with a confirmation message; click "OK" to acknowledge.

1.       Open Internet explorer (with Administrative privileges if you are using Vista) and go to this link:

http://www.bitdefender.com/scanner/online/free.html

You will now have to click on Start scanner and a new window will popup asking if you agree with the terms and conditions.

Check the box and click on Start.

The Internet explorer’s popup blocker will prompt you for an action, as the website is trying to install the online scanner add-on.You will have to click on the text message displayed at the top of this window and select “Install ActiveX control…” , as described in the window below.

In order to finish the installation of the Online Scanner, click on Install in the window that appears.

You should now be ready to use the online scanner.