BdParentalService.exe
Bitdefender 2014 by Bitdefender SRL (Signed)
Overview
There are 3 versions of bdparentalservice.exe in the wild, the latest version being 17.23.0.987 102660. It is started as a Windows Service called 'BdDesktopParental'. The average file size is about 74.98 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Bitdefender SRL by VeriSign. Numerous variations of bdparentalservice.exe have been installed with both Bitdefender Total Security and Bitdefender Internet Security. The executable is a .NET framework assembly utilizing the CLR.
 Details
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| File name: | bdparentalservice.exe |
| Publisher: | Bitdefender |
| Product name: | Bitdefender 2014 |
| Description: | Bitdefender Parental Service |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\bitdefender\bitdefender\bdparentalservice.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Bitdefender SRL |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Tuesday, December 4, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Saturday, January 4, 2014 |
| Windows Service |
| Display name: | BdDesktopParental |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Bitdefender 2014.)
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“Bitdefender Internet Security is the acknowledged Antivirus of the Year. With a non-intrusive and extremely fast scanning technology, it offers enhanced silent security against e-threats. Bitdefender...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of bdparentalservice.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
All file variations of bdparentalservice.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 8 |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 66.67% of Bitdefender 2014.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Lenovo |
50.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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| Apple |
25.00% |
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