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How to make an exception for Surfshark in BitDefender antivirus on Windows

In this article, you will learn how to make an exception for Surfshark in BitDefender antivirus on Windows.

 

You will need the BitDefender antivirus application and an active Surfshark subscription, which you can purchase on our pricing page.

 

To make an exception for Surfshark in BitDefender antivirus settings, follow these steps:

 

  1. Open the BitDefender application and go to the Protection tab on the left side of the app.
    Bitdefender Total Security with Protection highlighted

     
  2. Under the Antivirus section, click Open.
    Protection Features with Antivirus Open highlighted

     
  3. Go to the Settings tab.
    Antivirus page with Settings highlighted

     
  4. Click Manage exceptions.
    Antivirus Settings with Manage exceptions highlighted

     
  5. In the All exceptions tab, click on + Add an Exception.
    Manage exceptions with All exceptions and Add an Exception highlighted

     
  6. In the following window, click on the search icon.
    Exceptions options with the search icon highlighted

     
  7. Select the Surfshark folder, which is located in the following path: This PC > Windows (C:) > Program Files. Once done, click OK.
    File or folder dialog with Surfshark and OK highlighted

     
  8. Make sure that the settings are ticked as seen in the screenshot below.
    Exceptions options with Program Files Surfshark and Save highlighted


     
  9. Finally, reboot your device.
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