Step by step guide to installing Bullguard.
Step 1
First of all, please download BullGuard directly from the following links:
FOR 32-bit Operating Systems: http://downloads.bullguard.com/BullGuard_90.exe
FOR 64-bit Operating Systems: http://downloads.bullguard.com/BullGuard_90_x64.exe
When the pop-up window appears, choose to save the BullGuard installer to your computer desktop.
Step 2
Run the BullGuard installer from your desktop (to start the installer click on the BullGuard icon you will see on your desktop) and follow the installation steps.
Installing
Step 3
Once the download is finished, simply click on the Run button to start the installer. The first screen may be the security Windows pop-up asking whether to run an executable file.
All official releases are signed by BullGuard and it will show in the Publisher section of the warning pop-up. Click Run to continue with the install process.
Step 4
The first window to appear is the Welcome screen and advises you to close any unsaved documents due to the fact that some BullGuard components may require a restart. Click Next to continue.
Closing other applications
If other active security applications or specific viral infections are present on the computer, Windows may crash when BullGuard installs its drivers and components.
Because security solutions are complex applications and the install process requires access to core Windows system components, it is safest to lower the processor workload for a fast and successful installation.
Step 5
The second window warns you to uninstall any other security applications to avoid any application conflicts. Click Next to continue with the installation.
Uninstall other antivirus and firewall products
Because almost all current security applications have real-time file scanning engines they might prevent BullGuard from installing specific vital components such as the Firewall or Antivirus drivers. Also, running more than one security application at the same time can prevent parts of the installed application to startup correctly and can generate a multitude of module related errors.
Step 6
Read the EULA (End Users License Agreement) which presents the rights and responsibilities of both user and BullGuard Ltd. To be able to continue with the installation, you will need to accept the EULA terms.
Step 7
Select the location you wish BullGuard installed to. The default location is in the Windows default Program Files path. To change it, simply type another location or click on Browse to indicate a new location. Click on the Install button to continue.
Step 8
After clicking on the Install button a new window with a progress bar will appear. Please allow the installation to finish and do not close the window while BullGuard is installed. As soon the progress bar reaches 100%, a new screen will appear.
Step 9
After the install process is completed you will be asked to restart your computer. Choose Reboot now to restart the computer or I want to manually reboot later to postpone restarting the computer. Do not start BullGuard until you have restarted your computer.
Restart the computer
Starting your BullGuard Internet Security before restarting your computer,will generate errors and may lead to corrupted BullGuard files. Also, please make sure that you save any open documents before restarting the computer to avoid loosing any unsaved information.
Do not register with the application
The account registration is only necessary for users who have not had BullGuard installed on that computer previously. If any other version of BullGuard has been installed, you will not be prompted to register an account but only to login with your already registered account.
Choose the option Yes, I already have a BullGuard account, then insert your username and password.
Since you already have a BullGuard account, you can login with your account details and skip the account creation process. This option will be enabled by default if any BullGuard version has previously been installed on the computer.
Yes, I already have a BullGuard account: If you already have a BullGuard account you can login with your account details and skip the account creation process. This option will be enabled by default if any BullGuard version has previously been installed on the computer.
Forgotten password
If forgotten, the password can be reset at user request via an online password reset form at https://www.bullguard.com/my-account/passwordrecover.aspx. The password reset procedure will require the e-mail address used as username to be valid as the users will receive the password reset confirmation and activation links via email.
PS: Don't forget to set up and run the backup feature, ensure your precious files are protected from computer theft and crashes.