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Bitdefender Central on Windows Pc

Developed By: Bitdefender

License: Free

Rating: 4,5/5 - 12.213 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	3.1.10.127
Size	25.5 MB
Release Date	September 11, 24
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (17)]
What's New: Dark mode is available so you can choose the look you prefer when managing your devices' security. [see more]
Description from Developer: Bitdefender Central places your local and network cybersecurity at your fingertips. Use it to control security for all your Bitdefender-protected devices, and to set up and manage... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Bitdefender Central and install on Windows PC. Bitdefender Central is free Tools app, developed by Bitdefender. Latest version of Bitdefender Central is 3.1.10.127, was released on 2024-09-11 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Bitdefender Central is 4,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 12,213 users, 972 users had rated it 5*, 9,885 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Bitdefender Central on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Bitdefender Central on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Bitdefender Central on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Bitdefender Central using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "Bitdefender Central" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Bitdefender Central on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Bitdefender Central" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 3.1.10.127.

Download Bitdefender Central 3.1.10.127 on Windows PC – 25.5 MB

Bitdefender Central places your local and network cybersecurity at your fingertips. Use it to control security for all your Bitdefender-protected devices, and to set up and manage Bitdefender BOX, the revolutionary smart home hub that secures your entire Wi-Fi network.

LOCAL PROTECTION

With Bitdefender Central you can:

- Install Bitdefender protection on all your devices
- Manage security and protect your kids online
- Scan, clean and optimize any device remotely
- Get instant notification whenever Bitdefender detects a threat
- Quickly access your activity dashboard
- Receive security updates for your devices 24/7

NETWORK PROTECTION

Bitdefender Central works with BOX to secure and manage your smart home:

- Get ironclad protection for all your internet-connected devices, at home and on the go
- Manage all devices in your home network from a single mobile app
- Protect your kids online and manage screen time with parental controls
- Set up your Bitdefender BOX
- Discover your devices and group them under your Bitdefender BOX network
- Check protection status and connectivity status for all your connected devices
- Filter your devices by status or by user
- Create profiles for your family members and allocate devices to them
- Get real-time notifications for threats blocked by BOX: anomaly detection, unencrypted Banking information sent, botnet attacks
- Change your Wi-Fi name and password
- Pause the internet connection on your devices

PARENTAL FEATURES

- Limit Screen Time & Pause Child Profile: restrict device access on Android, iOS, Windows and macOS devices. BOX users can block Internet access on all a child’s assigned devices, including game consoles and smart TVs
- Web filtering on Windows, macOS and Android
- Location reporting & Safe Check-in for a child’s mobile devices

PRIVACY

- Locate your lost or stolen devices
- Send text or sound alerts to your devices
- Lock your lost or stolen devices to prevent unauthorized access

Dark mode is available so you can choose the look you prefer when managing your devices' security.

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to expand or collapse the status bar.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.