User Manual

3. INSTALLING YOUR BITDEFENDER PRODUCT
You can install Bitdefender from the installation disc, or using the web
installer downloaded on your computer from Bitdefender Central.
If your purchase covers more than one computer (for example, you purchased
Bitdefender Internet Security for 3 PCs), repeat the installation process and
activate your product with the same account on every computer. The account
you need to use is the one which contains your Bitdefender active
subscription.
3.1. Install from Bitdefender Central
From Bitdefender Central you can download the installation kit corresponding
to the purchased subscription. Once the installation process is complete,
Bitdefender Internet Security is activated.
To download Bitdefender Internet Security from Bitdefender Central:
1. Access Bitdefender Central.
2. Select the My Devices panel, and then click INSTALL PROTECTION.
3. Choose one of the two available options:
● Protect this device
Select this option and save the installation file.
● Protect other devices
Select this option, and then click SEND DOWNLOAD LINK. Type an email
address in the corresponding field, and click SEND EMAIL. Note that
the generated download link is valid for the next 24 hours only. If the
link expires, you will have to generate a new one by following the same
steps.
On the device you want to install your Bitdefender product, check the
email account that you typed in, and then click the corresponding
download button.
4. Wait for the download to complete, then run the installer.
Validating the installation
Bitdefender first checks your system to validate the installation.
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Bitdefender Internet Security