Bitdefender huge memory leak....solutions anyone??

[Saop Mactravish]

Hi there,

INFO-
OS-win7 32bit
2GB DDR2 800Mhz RAM
Bitdefender anti virus 2010

Yet another reason why I'm contemplating changing my AV.....Bitdefener has a huge memory leak, I opened task manager and was looking at the memory usage of some program's, two came to my attention. The first program, Firefox is currently using 102 940 KB of memory, it starts out at about 40 000KB and works its way up to the current amount. The second program is Bitdefeneder security center- which is currently using 56 040 KB, it starts out at about 18 000KB.

When the Bitdefender security center is running, my PC is extremely slow, it take literally 30 secs to a minute for the right click menu to appear, when i want to open my device manager, it says that the program is not responding. I have ended the process of the Bitdefender security center, and my PC is much faster, like for instance the right click menu is immediate, and the device manager opens without ease.

What my question is, is how to fix the huge power leak of preferably both programs, but most importantly Bitdefender.

 

[whs]

I don't think it is a RAM problem. I never used BitDefender, but 50 to 60MB is normal for a security program. I suspect that there is a setting in BitDefender that keeps the pages from opening.
I would uninstall BitDefender and install MSE. That should work a lot better.

 

[7mm]

Hi "Saop Mactravish", looks like we're on the same side, for using the same brand not having the same problem! I'm using BIS2010 without any problems for more than 4 months & two OSs (WinXP Pro SP3 & Win7 U). As "whs" said, 50-60MB use is just normal. Even with running BIS firewall it still operates smoothly. Just run Malwarebytes updated version once to check if there's hidden malware which was missed by Bitdefender. Avoid switching to other AV unless you're just so sure, don't forget No Antivirus is just perfect! Though, I'd pick Bitdefender over MSE in 10/10 times.

 

[NoN]

Hi there,

INFO-
OS-win7 32bit
2GB DDR2 800Mhz RAM
Bitdefender anti virus 2010

Yet another reason why I'm contemplating changing my AV.....Bitdefener has a huge memory leak, I opened task manager and was looking at the memory usage of some program's, two came to my attention. The first program, Firefox is currently using 102 940 KB of memory, it starts out at about 40 000KB and works its way up to the current amount. The second program is Bitdefeneder security center- which is currently using 56 040 KB, it starts out at about 18 000KB.

When the Bitdefender security center is running, my PC is extremely slow, it take literally 30 secs to a minute for the right click menu to appear, when i want to open my device manager, it says that the program is not responding. I have ended the process of the Bitdefender security center, and my PC is much faster, like for instance the right click menu is immediate, and the device manager opens without ease.

What my question is, is how to fix the huge power leak of preferably both programs, but most importantly Bitdefender.

Maybe have you set/let the Scan Disk on automatic so it runs everyday or everyweek...taking a lot of cpu while Scanning your disk for virus purposes...

If so, set it to manual or set it weekly in your parameters and run it by yourself.

It should not disable the Automatic QuickScan when virus definitions updates daily/weekly.

My AV/IS runs between 76000kb to 46000kb depend on where i surfing during the day, but i'm x64 system, could help.

 

[Saop Mactravish]

Hi,

thanks for the replies

As for WHS's first reply, I have been thinking of changing to MSE, but i bought BD2010 for R150 give or take, and would be a huge waste of money.

As for 7MM's reply....I will definitely try malwarebytes, but wont it interfere with Windows Defender? could you maybe send me a link form a trusted provider of malwarebytes...Im paranoid as it is from the leak.

and as for NON's reply, I will try and set those settings, at the moment i dont know if it is set for every day or weak. I tried just now, but BD does not want to open. Could you also tell me how to set the parameters, i remember something like that but dont know for sure.

Also if this helps in any way......When i dont end the process, and jam mass effect 2, the loading takes literally 5-7 minutes. and the lag is mad....

 

[7mm]

**Edited**
As for 7MM's reply....I will definitely try malwarebytes, but wont it interfere with Windows Defender? could you maybe send me a link form a trusted provider of malwarebytes...Im paranoid as it is from the leak.

Also if this helps in any way......When i dont end the process, and jam mass effect 2, the loading takes literally 5-7 minutes. and the lag is mad....

Hi there, here's Malwarebytes for you. Man you've got some issue with that machine :huh: . Slowing down could be for various reasons. Infected by malware, too much of junk files on OS partition OR even partition got cluttered. Try running some real good system utilities as IObit's Advanced System Care . It offers both Paid & Free versions, I'd say you better try both. For initial use, try the full version for the trial period & get full benefit from all the features it offers. Once your machine gets in the shape, replace it with the Free version. This is worth a try, so gi for it, Good Luck!

 

[whs]

As for WHS's first reply, I have been thinking of changing to MSE, but i bought BD2010 for R150 give or take, and would be a huge waste of money.

Yeah, I know. I dumped 2 years worth of Norton (3 systems) to install MSE on the 3 systems. It is a choice you have. But relative to the RAM usage, it is not going to change a lot. MSE uses 50MBs also.

 

[Saop Mactravish]

OK,

I have downloaded malwarebytes.

OK this is what happened, bitdefender is now using only 18 345 or something along those lines, my pc is fast again. but now BitDefeneder service are not responding. and asks for me to restart my PC.

But i will def. downlaod those utilities.

Hey WHS, how is MSE, is it good for a free AV..?

 

[malexous]

I'd recommend Avast! 5 (Free) over MSE.

Avast! has a very good detection rate and is one of the lightest AVs around.

 

[Saop Mactravish]

OK,

what I've got(on external, only setups)
Kaspersky
AVG 8
Avast home family edition

but when it comes to AV, i really want to purchase them, because of the perks.

 

[whs]

OK,

I have downloaded malwarebytes.

OK this is what happened, bitdefender is now using only 18 345 or something along those lines, my pc is fast again. but now BitDefeneder service are not responding. and asks for me to restart my PC.

But i will def. downlaod those utilities.

Hey WHS, how is MSE, is it good for a free AV..?

I think MSE does a good job. And many others have praised it too. But you really only know once it is put to the test. My MSE has reported and eliminated 2 trojans to date. But were those real trojans or false positives - who knows.
I have used Norton, Kaspersky and McAfee before. They had all done their job. But MSE seems to be the least invasive. So I guess I will stick with it.

 

[NoN]

Hi,

and as for NON's reply, I will try and set those settings, at the moment i dont know if it is set for every day or weak. I tried just now, but BD does not want to open. Could you also tell me how to set the parameters, i remember something like that but dont know for sure.

If you just have installed BD2010...wait a little while, it goes right within the system...When all updates will be installed it will run smoother in background.

You can easily access to your parameters from the board of Bit Defender but at first set your network properly for it to recognize the computer, when you're web surfing, networking... and set the spam box for your email accounts...

If you do not show it the way of your network, it won't do it for you!

For exemple, mine didn't make any difference between a Wired Network & a Wi-fi Network...I had to manually set it.

When your done, go to scan parameters and uncheck automatic scan. Run it once a Week at the time you want.
This will not make affect your protection...unless you forgot to manually scan your computer for months!!!


Take your time to judge yourself if you need another AV...if BitDefender doesn't suits you!!

 

[karlsnooks]

Another vote for the best free anti-virus software I've ever encountered--MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials).

I use MSE exclusively and am pleased.

In any case, only run one and only one AV program on your computer. More than one will cause you problems and heartaches. Generally, speaking running more than one will increase your use of computer resources and quite often they will interfere with each other.


For that warm, puppy-dog feeling that all is well, then run Malware Bytes anti-malware program once a month or so.

Incidentally, the direct link to MalwareBytes is:

Malwarebytes.org

Notice that is a .org site. The .com site with the same name is to be avoided like the plague.

 

[Saop Mactravish]

OK,

so it seems MSE is pretty good. I have read good reviews on MSE. SO what am im gonna do is wait until the subscription ends and find a free AV.

 

[malexous]

You might like to check out Avast! 5 Free. Avast! uses a lot less RAM than MSE and has a very good detection rate.

 

[Saop Mactravish]

OK,

so Avast and MSE are the ideal AV's.

Can anyone give me advice to change the settings for the scan dick. all i can choose from is the settings tab, but nothing relevant is in this tab.

 

[Saop Mactravish]

Sozzle for the double post,

but another thing i have picked up is that, Bitd never asks me to update, or warn me that i have not updated in "x many days".