How to Update, Download, and Fix BDSubWiz.exe

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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The development of Bitdefender ConnectAgent by Bitdefender prompted the latest creation of BDSubWiz.exe. It is also known as a Bitdefender Submission Wizard file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Dynamic link library) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for BDSubWiz.exe was on 12/03/2018 inside BitDefender 1.0.14.74. This file version is latest update offered from Bitdefender, according to our records.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple EXE file troubleshooting, and list of free BDSubWiz.exe downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: BDSubWiz.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Bitdefender Submission Wizard
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Bitdefender
Software Program: Bitdefender ConnectAgent
Legal Copyright: ©1997-2018 Bitdefender
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x471b0
Code Size: 600576


What are BDSubWiz.exe Error Messages?


BDSubWiz.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are BitDefender errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when BDSubWiz.exe is attempted to be loaded either when BitDefender is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using BitDefender.

In most cases, BDSubWiz.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these BDSubWiz.exe error messages mean that BitDefender was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, BitDefender will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common BDSubWiz.exe errors include:

  • BDSubWiz.exe - Bad Image.
  • BDSubWiz.exe Application Error.
  • BDSubWiz.exe could not be found.
  • BDSubWiz.exe could not be installed.
  • BDSubWiz.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
  • BDSubWiz.exe could not be started.
  • BDSubWiz.exe failed to initialize properly.
  • BDSubWiz.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
  • BDSubWiz.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
  • BDSubWiz.exe is not running.
  • Cannot find BDSubWiz.exe.
  • Error starting program: BDSubWiz.exe.
  • Faulting Application Path: BDSubWiz.exe.
  • The file BDSubWiz.exe is missing or corrupt.
  • Windows failed to start - BDSubWiz.exe.
System Error


The program can’t start because BDSubWiz.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the BDSubWiz.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting BDSubWiz.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Bitdefender ConnectAgent. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Bitdefender, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of BDSubWiz.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix BDSubWiz.exe 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 BDSubWiz.exe 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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the BDSubWiz.exe 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):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for BitDefender 1.0.14.74 and click "Uninstall"
  5. 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 BDSubWiz.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

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



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your BDSubWiz.exe 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 BDSubWiz.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free BDSubWiz.exe files for every applicable version of BitDefender. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download BDSubWiz.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate BitDefender folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Bitdefender Agent\
  4. 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 BDSubWiz.exe 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.



Download BDSubWiz.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying BDSubWiz.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Bitdefender typically does not release BitDefender EXE 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 BDSubWiz.exe and all other EXE files for BitDefender. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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bdreinit.exe BitDefender Crash Handler Bitdefender Security (3.1.11.440) 359352 C:\Windows\Temp\527D94AF-D053-4381-B105-0D815D5...
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vsservppl.exe Bitdefender Correlation Service Bitdefender Antivirus Free (1.0.16.144) 238376 C:\Windows\System32\
FileCoAuth.exe Microsoft OneDriveFile Co-Authoring Executable Microsoft OneDrive (19.222.1110.0006) 506216 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
ProductAgentUI.exe Bitdefender Agent Bitdefender ConnectAgent (24.0.1.142) 1376152 C:\Windows\Temp\527D94AF-D053-4381-B105-0D815D5...

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diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language BitDefender 1.0.14.74 44683 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
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