How to disable GFI MailEssentials BitDefender Virus Scanning Engine

Answer

To disable GFI MailEssentials BitDefender Scanning Engine:

1. Log into the configuration page with a domain admin account; here are some options:

•  On browser use <server_name>\MailEssentials
• Navigate to Start > All programs > GFI MailEssentials > MailEssentials Configuration
• Use "…\GFI\MailEssentials\MEC.ConfigurationShortcut.exe"

1. Go to EmailSecurity > Virus Scanning Engines > BitDefender 
2. Under the General tab disable all checkboxes in the Options section (see screenshot).