Hi,
I've been using paid versions of BitDefender for about 4 years now on my macOS and Windows 10 computers. Within the last 12-18 months, the software is force-installing VPN software. You may not have to use it, but if you uninstall it, you can be darn sure it will reappear very shortly. I want the software to allow for five devices, including macOS and Windows, which at least isn't too difficult.
I have also been using Private Internet Access (VPN service) for about 5 years now, and I have ZERO desire to change services.
I started looking into the BitDefender issue. Online, I found that you simply can't purchase a standard antivirus application by itself - or so it appears - from ANYONE. (Side note - if you can unclick a checkbox during installation so that you are never prompted about the VPN again, that is fine.) Whether you activate the VPN or not is immaterial. I don't want paid software on my computer that refuses to allow itself to stay uninstalled, ever.
BitDefender support offered no solution, and essentially said that I was out of luck with their software.
This almost reminds me of the days when my ISP started trying to give me Cable Modems with built-in WiFi. I started using cable when I was just out of middle school in '99, and WiFi in '03 - and I've absolutely never thought that the two devices should be combined into one.
Back to the point - I absolutely cannot be the only person wondering this...but it sure seems like it from searching the web. Any options for a 5-user macOS/Windows 10 compatible package without VPN or with VPN that is easy to (fully) disable?
Thanks everyone!
I've been using paid versions of BitDefender for about 4 years now on my macOS and Windows 10 computers. Within the last 12-18 months, the software is force-installing VPN software. You may not have to use it, but if you uninstall it, you can be darn sure it will reappear very shortly. I want the software to allow for five devices, including macOS and Windows, which at least isn't too difficult.
I have also been using Private Internet Access (VPN service) for about 5 years now, and I have ZERO desire to change services.
I started looking into the BitDefender issue. Online, I found that you simply can't purchase a standard antivirus application by itself - or so it appears - from ANYONE. (Side note - if you can unclick a checkbox during installation so that you are never prompted about the VPN again, that is fine.) Whether you activate the VPN or not is immaterial. I don't want paid software on my computer that refuses to allow itself to stay uninstalled, ever.
BitDefender support offered no solution, and essentially said that I was out of luck with their software.
This almost reminds me of the days when my ISP started trying to give me Cable Modems with built-in WiFi. I started using cable when I was just out of middle school in '99, and WiFi in '03 - and I've absolutely never thought that the two devices should be combined into one.
Back to the point - I absolutely cannot be the only person wondering this...but it sure seems like it from searching the web. Any options for a 5-user macOS/Windows 10 compatible package without VPN or with VPN that is easy to (fully) disable?
Thanks everyone!