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Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk, also known as a Windows File Shortcut file, was created by Bitdefender for the development of BitDefender 1.0.14.74. LNK files fall under under the LNK (Windows File Shortcut) file type category.

Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk was initially released with BitDefender 1.0.14.74 on 12/03/2018 for the Windows 10 Operating System. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Bitdefender.

Please see below for more detailed information, LNK file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk
File Extension:	LNK file extension
Description:	Bitdefender Antivirus Free
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	BitDefender 1.0.14.74
Developer:	Bitdefender
Software:	BitDefender
Software Version:	1.0.14.74

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	1207
Oldest File Date:	01/23/2020
Latest File Date:	01/23/2020

View Other Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	1207 bytes
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:23 07:41:51+00:00
File Type:	LNK
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Create Date:	2020:01:23 12:22:44+00:00

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What are Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk Error Messages?

General Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk Runtime Errors

Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk file errors often occur during the startup phase of BitDefender, but can also occur while the program is running. These types LNK errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while BitDefender is running. Here are some of the most common Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk runtime errors:

Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk could not be found.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk error.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk failed to load.
Error loading Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk.
Failed to register Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk / Cannot register Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk.
Runtime Error - Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk.
The file Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk is missing or corrupt.

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Public\Desktop\Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.

Most LNK errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with BitDefender), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading BitDefender, system crash while loading or saving Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed BitDefender (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling BitDefender software.

You can uninstall BitDefender software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for BitDefender 1.0.14.74 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall BitDefender software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

BitDefender 1.0.14.74

Bitdefender

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk files for every applicable version of BitDefender. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate BitDefender folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Users\Public\Desktop\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk to your appropriate Windows system directory. Bitdefender typically does not release BitDefender LNK files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk and all other LNK files for BitDefender. An incorrectly installed LNK file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

BitDefender 1.0.14.74

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Bitdefender Antivirus Free.lnk

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	1207
File Date:	01/23/2020
MD5 Checksum:	1f64240db620d9b26bf788126eb1ec62
SHA1 Checksum:	b9fe3522bdc7239d5a521b57783877704c4a7172
SHA256 Checksum:	5c4f1f7c583478683d0958a5dff750fca3fcca05c25d0a2bf2c55aecfc1381da
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Users\Public\Desktop\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	LNK
File Modification Date/Time:	01/23/2020

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Bitdefender Antivirus ...	Windows File Shortcut	BitDefender 1.0.14.74	1207	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

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EtwRTEventLog-Applicat...	Microsoft Event Trace Log	BitDefender 1.0.14.74	41920	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
api-ms-win-core-rtlsup...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	19208	C:\Program Files\Bitdefender Antivirus Free\

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