Bitdefender 2020 Installation & Activation Guide


This guide will help you to Install and activate Bitdefender 20​20 Product line in case you have purchased a license key for the same or just want to use the trial version.​

Bitdefender Install Guide: Navigation
​Tips Before Activation
Install & Activate Bitdefender 2020
Things to do before Installation
​Removing Mcafee Antivirus
​Installing Bitdefender 2020: Step-by-Step Guide
​Activating Bitdefender 2020 Subscription
​Installation for Antivirus Plus & Internet Security
Activating on other devices or re-installation
​How to Install Bitdefender VPN?
​Activate Bitdefender VPN Premium
​Conclusion

​​Tips Before Activation (Click to expand)

Install & Activate Bitdefender 2020

Bitdefender Installation-Activation guide-tips

​This section will cover all the steps needed to successfully install Bitdefender Products on your System. To avoid any errors during the installation, follow these steps very carefully.​

​If you have not yet purchased a subscription and just want to try it, do read our Bitdefender Total Security 20​20 review.

Don't have a license yet? Get the lowest price using our Bitdefender Total Security 2020 Coupon Codes.

75%
Savings

Things to do before Installation

​Removing Mcafee Antivirus

​If Bitdefender is unable to install even after using Mcafee Removal, try solution below​:

  1. Download Mcafee Registry Removal. The password for zip file is: 123
  2. You should now have the 'McAfee.reg' file.
  3. Double-click on the 'McAfee.reg' file and select 'Yes' if the User Account Control window pops-up and also 'Yes' when you need to confirm the action.

​Installing Bitdefender 2020: Step-by-Step Guide

  • ​Login to your Bitdefender Central Account. As soon as you login, you will get options to perform.  Select "Try Bitdefender". Select the next option to install Bitdefender on the same device. Aditionally, You also get the option to download installer for Mac and Android.
how to download bitdefender 2019 installer
  • ​Once you have downloaded the setup file on your system, run it. This setup will install "Bitdefender Agent". The agent will initiate the application setup file download from Bitdefender servers and also install it. All you need to do is wait till the process is completed. It might take longer duration in your case if you have a slow system or an unstable internet connection.
Bitdefender 2019 installation complete

​If you have an unstable Internet connection, you can download the ​Bitdefender 2020 Offline Installer Kit.​

​Activating Bitdefender 2020 Subscription

​If you are using the trial version, upon installation from a new account, Bitdefender automatically activates a 30 Days fully functional Bitdefender 20​20 trial for you. We recommend you to fully use the trial version and have the benefit of 30 Free days. Once the trial is over, login to your Bitdefender Central Account.

  • ​Navigate to "My Subscriptions". In this section, you will see the option to add your license key. Click on the "Activation Code" button present on the top right corner of the screen.
add license to Bitdefender Central Account
  • ​Once you have added the License, the subscription will appear in the "My Subscriptions" area.
Bitdefender 2019 central account activation
  • ​Your desktop application logged in with same Central Account will reflect the subscription details. However, it might take some time to update the changes.
bitdefender 2019 antivirus update

​Installation for Antivirus Plus & Internet Security

​Do you have a different product Bitdefender security subscription like Internet Security 20​20 or Antivirus Plus 20​20? 

After the subscription is added to the Central account, Bitdefender automatically changes the desktop application to match the subscribed product in your account.

​Bitdefender Internet Security Vs Total Security

Activating on other devices or re-installation

​There can be ​a situation where you have to reinstall Bitdefender. All you need to do is login to your Central Account and install the application. Once it is installed you need to login it with Bitdefender Central account.

These steps also work in the same way for Mac and Android.

​How to Install Bitdefender VPN?

​There is no special method for the VPN installation. 

On the Bitdefender main application, you will get the option to install the VPN. Once you click to install the VPN, Bitdefender will download and install it for you.

​Activate Bitdefender VPN Premium

​You have to activate the unlimited premium VPN separately. The process is exactly the same for the VPN activation. You have to visit the "My Subscriptions" section in Bitdefender Central account and add your license.

Incase you do not have a VPN subscription, you can check our Bitdefender VPN Premium coupon section.

​Conclusion

​Installing Bitdefender 20​20 version is easy. If you follow the steps carefully, there are very less chances that you will face any error.

If you face any difficulty in installing Bitdefender 20​20 products, do let us know in the comment section below.

Related Posts:

Sourojit

    Sourojit

    Sourojit is Executive Editor at Dealarious. Rumor says He is Computer Science Engineer; He neither accepts it nor denies it. Tech Explorer, Philosopher and a Storyteller.

    Click Here to Leave a Comment Below

    Leave a Comment:

    Avatar
    Bob Zemeski - 8 months ago Reply

    I am unable to download the manual. It says “blocked plug-in.” I have no plug-ins enabled for this site. How can I get the manual otherwise?

      Sourojit
      Sourojit - 8 months ago Reply

      Hi Bob,

      Hope you are doing well.
      If you mean the product manual, you can directly download from Bitdefender website.

    Avatar
    Paul - last year Reply

    Does the Bitdefender 2019 Installation & Activation Guide work the same for the family pack version?

      Sourojit
      Sourojit - last year Reply

      Hi Paul,

      Yes, the guide is the same for Family pack as it is just a combination of Total Security, Android security & Mac protection.

    Avatar
    Pat Baron - last year Reply

    I have renewed my subscription for 5 devices…2019 Total Security. I activated it on my main laptop and now want to know if I need to do the same on the other devices…or once the new sub. is activated is it activated on all devices?
    thanks

      Sourojit
      Sourojit - last year Reply

      Hi Pat,

      Yes, the process is the same. However, after the first activation, the license is not needed. You have to log in the apps with Your Bitdefender Central account.

    Avatar
    Alan - last year Reply

    I bought the Bitdefender 2019 Total Security from Dealasious today, but I just saw that my 2018 Bitdefender subscription expires in 104 days. Will my activation key work in 104 days or does it expire sooner? thanks.

      Sourojit
      Sourojit - last year Reply

      Hi Alan,

      If your Previous License is for 5 Devices, your new license will extend the validity, if not the old license will be replaced. As a general rule, licenses with same Device count merge and extend the validity period.

    Avatar
    Johan Jooste - last year Reply

    How can I check and rename my devices associated with my subscription?

    Avatar
    Gilles Chabot - last year Reply

    Hi!
    I bought Bitdefender Total Security 2018 on June 15th 2018. When I want to activate it I am asked to enter the code which I don’t have.

    Can you help me?

    Thank you!

    Gilles

      Sourojit
      Sourojit - last year Reply

      Hi Gilles,

      Have you purchased it via Dealarious or directly from Bitdefender? If you have purchased from Dealarious store, just submit a ticket at Dealarious support with your order ID.
      In case, the order is via Bitdefender Website, you have to contact Bitdefender support to retrieve your license.

    Avatar
    James Schultz - a couple of years ago Reply

    Most comprehensive and easy to find guide on the web. Followed it step by step and voila! No issues at all.. Thanks

    Avatar
    Peter - 3 years ago Reply

    How can one check how many devices were assigned to a 2 or four users Bundle subscription

      Sourojit
      Sourojit - 3 years ago Reply

      You can check the same by visiting, Central Account -> My Subscription. This section will show how many devices your subscription is active on.

    Avatar
    Raul fernzz - 3 years ago Reply

    hello…need little help.Can you tell me how to get activation code for my bitdefender total security 2017.Or where i can find the the code.I have downloaded it from online.

    Avatar
    Miguel Correia - 3 years ago Reply

    I bought renew my subscription of Bitdefender Total Security 2017, this time a 10 devices instead of the previous 5 devices one, can i use the same bit central account or do i need to create a new one??
    Thank you in advance for the response.

    Avatar
    Don Schneider - 3 years ago Reply

    I signed up for Bitdefender Total Security Multi-Device 2017 and would like to install it in early January when my bitdefender 2016 subscription ends. If I download it now and use the activation code will I begin the subscription period immediately or will it start after the first of the year when the 2016 subscription period ends?

    Thanks, Don

      Sourojit
      Sourojit - 3 years ago Reply

      Hi Don,
      Whenever you use the activation key, the validity count starts. Now, If your 2016 subscription is as same as 2017 subscription, then the license should add up and extend your validity days with 2017 version.
      You can directly contact Bitdefender support and ask them for possibilities for merging the license and increasing the validity days.

    Avatar
    Sergio - 3 years ago Reply

    Ticket 2016101718590003. It is about switching from a trial subscription to a purchased one. My devices are pointing the the trial subscription even after I uninstalled Bitdefender, deleting the devices and reinstalling. My subscriptions shows both subscriptions, trial with 8 days left and the purchased one active. Contacted support but it was impossible to stay connected. Any help is appreciated.

      Avatar
      Sergio - 3 years ago Reply

      Problem has been fixed.

    Avatar
    Hugh Brennan - 3 years ago Reply

    When i uninstall my previous bitdefender will my new subscription be added to the days still to run?

      Sourojit
      Sourojit - 3 years ago Reply

      Hi Hugh,

      It will add only if the 2 subscriptions are for same product.

      Thank You.

    Avatar
    Nimesh - 3 years ago Reply

    Accidentally I merged two subscriptions! not it shows as a 24 month subscription.
    Please advice me on separating these two subscriptions.

    Thanks

      Sourojit
      Sourojit - 3 years ago Reply

      HI Nimesh,

      No worries. Just contact Bitdefender Support and tell them about the same. If you wished to have device number increased and not the validity, they will do the same. Just mention them your Central Account Email.

    Avatar
    WILLIAM DAVIS - 4 years ago Reply

    HELP ! I NEED YOUR PERSONAL HELP TO INSTALL THE NEW BITDEFENDER TOTAL SECURITY 2016 SOFTWARE .

    I Finally found your OFFLINE Download web page and I Downloaded the version 2016 Total Security version for windows 10 64 bit .
    der
    I Then DELETED any and ALL other Antivirus-Spyware softwares that were on my PC.

    Then when I started to Install your 2016 software I got a POP UP Message saying that I needed to Install a Bitdefender AGENT !! ,, WHY ????

    And where does it say that in any Instructions before I attempt to Install your 2016 Bitdefender Total Security software ??????

    So I think someone needs to Remotely help me INSTALL this 2016 software ,,, PLEASE !! and for FREE ! OK ?

      Sourojit
      Sourojit - 4 years ago Reply

      Hi William,

      Are you trying to use the Bitdefender Offline Installer? If you get “First install Bitdefender Agent” error when using offline installer, Install the agent from link below.

      https://www.dealarious.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bitdefender_webts_2016.rar

      Rar Password: 123
      Click on the Agent installer and proceed. Let the agent install, once it asks for Bitdefender Total Security Installation, select Cancel. Else you will be installing from web again. So cancel at that point and now disconnect your internet, use the offline installer and continue with installation.

      Please note that you also have a open ticket. For better support please reply to the support email you have previously received.

      Thank You.

        Avatar
        truthmonger - 4 years ago Reply

        Wow..thank you for this info – I’ll try it and hope for the best. I looked EVERYWHERE on BD’s site for how to solve this and there is *nothing* about it. I can’t believe that they don’t bother explaining this. I doubt I’ll be risking anything beyond the trial period considering the level of incompetence.

          Avatar
          Rohit Langde - 4 years ago Reply

          Thank you Truthmonger for appreciation.
          If you like Bitdefender in these 30 days, do consider us for your purchase: https://www.dealarious.com/coupon/bitdefender-total-security-2016/
          Looking forward to serve you 🙂

            Avatar
            truthmonger - 4 years ago Reply

            Every time I run the Bitdefender Agent it downloads the entire installer. More bizarre, it seems to completely ignore proxy settings, creating a huge security hole. Even Windows Firewall doesn’t seem able to stop it from downloading the BD installer. If you resort to disconnecting from the Internet the BD Agent stops immediately reporting that something has “interrupted download of the installers” (or something very close to that).

            If the BD Agent isn’t installed the offline installers never give you a way to enter an activation code. However, if the agent *is* installed it downloads the full online installer..and if you don’t let it you’re back to square one. In short, there seems to be no way to do an actual offline installation.

            Sourojit
            Sourojit - 4 years ago Reply

            Please follow the method below:
            Click on the Agent installer and proceed. Let the agent install, once it asks for Bitdefender Total Security Installation, select Cancel. Else you will be installing from web installer again. So cancel at that point and now disconnect your internet.

            —————————————————

            As internet is disconnected, use the offline installer you downloaded and proceed with installation. Once the installation is complete, connect to internet and update the application. If you already have added the license to Bitdefender central account, just use the same account to login into the application. The validity days should appear as soon as the update is registered.

    Avatar
    Dotto Luhende - 4 years ago Reply

    on my side i real i dont understand what what is wrong with my BD internet security, i just bought it three weeks ago from a third part, i installed it succesfully, but it is telling me that DEVICE LIMIT REACHED, i dont know what is wrong, because i just activated my code in only one PC

      Avatar
      Rohit Langde - 4 years ago Reply

      Hi Dotto,
      Sorry to hear that. May I know which license have you purchased? If it is 1 PC License, it won’t be able to install any further.
      If it is for more than 1 device then login to Bitdefender Central account and check the Device names. Delete the unrecognized devices and install on new devices.

      FYI, Unlike other third party sellers, Dealarious provides frees support to its customer for activation queries.

    Avatar
    Kenneth Lewis - 4 years ago Reply

    All issues appear to be resolved. including ticket # 2015121721100003.
    Thank you for your help.

    Ken Lewis

      Avatar
      Rohit Langde - 4 years ago Reply

      Glad to know that Kenneth. 🙂