Optimizing Outpost work with BitDefender
KB ID: 1000269, Added: 02-08-2009, Last updated: 07-09-2009

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Outpost Firewall
Outpost Firewall 1.0
Outpost Firewall 2.0
Outpost Firewall 2.1
Outpost Firewall 2.5
Outpost Firewall 2.6
Outpost Firewall 2.7
Outpost Firewall 3.0
Outpost Firewall 3.5
Outpost Firewall 3.51
Outpost Firewall 4.0
Outpost Firewall Free
Outpost Security Suite 2007
Outpost Security Suite Pro 2009
Outpost Security Suite Free
Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.6
Outpost Security Suite Pro 8.0
Outpost Firewall Pro 2009
Outpost Firewall Pro 7.0 - 7.5
Outpost Network Security 2.0
Outpost Antivirus Pro 2009
Outpost Antivirus Pro 7.0 - 7.5

After accomplishing the Compatibility Wizard recommendations (for Outpost 2008 and newer), please, proceed with the additional steps to ensure the compatibility with this software:

  1. Open BitDefender. Select Antivirus > Shield.
  2. Click Custom Level.
  3. Extend Exclude Path From Scan (applied to ALL LEVELS) and click New Item.
  4. Browse to the Outpost installation folder (C:\Program Files\Agnitum\Outpost Firewall by default) and click OK.
  5. Click OK to save your settings.