BitDefender Uninstall Procedure

If you want to install a new version of the BitDefender software, you should first do the BitDefender uninstall procedures.

What then is the BitDefender uninstall procedure and why is it important to a successful installation of a new edition of the BitDefender software? Many software experts will agree that a successful uninstall process will help in the effective installation of a new version of the BitDefender.

The BitDefender is a range of security solutions consisting of products used for homes, businesses, and Internet service providers. The SOFTWIN Group of Companies is the developer of the BitDefender line of security software. The company released the 11th editions of the software line in 2009.

For home/office users, the latest versions of the BitDefender line are the BitDefender Total Security 2009, the BitDefender Internet Security 2009, the BitDefender Antivirus 2009, the BitDefender Gamesafe, the BitDefender Mobile Security v2, and the BitDefender 10 Free Edition.

To make a successful uninstall process, you should first know the procedures on how to uninstall your old version of the BitDefender software. The http://www.bitdefender.com/ website states that the two methods to uninstall BitDefender are by using your computer’s system tools and using the BitDefender Uninstall Tool.
How to uninstall the previous edition of BitDefender

Go through the BitDefender uninstall procedures by using your computer’s system tools:

1.    Double click the Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel of your computer.

2.    The Control Panel will then display the installed software list.

3.    Highlight the BitDefender in the software list and then click Remove.

4.    When the uninstall process has finished, the completion message will appear. After that, you can then restart your computer to complete the process.

To use the BitDefender Uninstall Tool, you should first download this tool into your computer. The tool is part of the BitDefender software package.

The BitDefender uninstall procedures by using the tool:

1.    You should go to the specific location of the uninstall tool in your computer. From there, double-click the tool to start the uninstall process.

2.    The uninstall tool will then appear. Click the Uninstall button.

3.    When the uninstall process has finished, the completion message will appear. After that, you can then restart your computer to complete the process.

You can find more detailed information about the BitDefender uninstall procedures in the site of http://www.bitdefender.com/site/KnowledgeBase/consumer/#333. This site link will explain the detailed steps on how to uninstall the BitDefender software from your computer.

It is important to uninstall your previous edition of the BitDefender software in order to avoid any problems of incompatibility of the programs of the new edition to the previous edition. Uninstalling the previous edition will also create extra memory space from your computer and ensure that there is enough memory in your computer for the installation of the new BitDefender edition.

Whatever edition of the BitDefender software you will purchase, it is essential that you should first clear your computer of the previous edition of BitDefender.  Completing the BitDefender uninstall process will ensure that you can fully use the BitDefender and maximize the benefits and features of using this software to protect your computer.