How can I disable Bitdefender antivirus temporarily?

To temporarily disable Bitdefender antivirus, one can easily do so through its system tray icon. Right-click on the Bitdefender icon in the system tray on the taskbar to open the menu. Look for the option related to 'Protection Shield' or 'Antivirus Shield control', and select it. This should present various durations for which the shield can be disabled, such as "Disable for 5 minutes", "Disable until system restart", or "Permanently". Choose the desired time frame for how long you want to disable the protection. If prompted, confirm the action to proceed with disabling Bitdefender. Keep in mind that disabling your antivirus leaves your system vulnerable to threats, so one should re-enable protection as soon as possible. Additionally, after making changes to security settings, it is also advisable to ensure that sensitive operations are performed securely and with caution while the antivirus is turned off.