FREE anti-virus V paid Internet security

RussJK

Can get Kaspersky a LOT cheaper than that...

easyhost

Paid Internet Security Software

RussJK wrote: »

Can get Kaspersky a LOT cheaper than that...

not from an authorised reseller

dogmaryxx

£9.78 @ Amazon

You can buy the 2009 version and once you've activated it you can download the latest version from Kaspersky online and upgrade at no extra cost.

easyhost

Paid Internet Security Software

dogmaryxx wrote: »

£9.78 @ Amazon

You can buy the 2009 version and once you've activated it you can download the latest version from Kaspersky online and upgrade at no extra cost.

you can upgrades patches and definitions, but not when they upgrade versions.

i get mine from software4students, but this links to a kaspersky account and each year you can upgrade with a 25% discount.

also you buy the 2009 version this will not install on Win 7

mr_fishbulb

easyhost wrote: »

you can upgrades patches and definitions, but not when they upgrade versions.

i get mine from software4students, but this links to a kaspersky account and each year you can upgrade with a 25% discount.

also you buy the 2009 version this will not install on Win 7

How much would you say you've spent on Kaspersky in your 10+ years of using it?

danmanchester

Paid Internet Security Software

I think a better poll would be: Has your PC ever had an infection/Trojan/virus etc?
Were you using:

FREE antivirus/security? or
PAID antivirus/security?

I'd bet that there would be more infected computers in the FREE than the paid. Although I suppose it will be argued that as more people use free than paid for then it will obviously be higher.

Point being that I can't ever remember reading a post on this forum (or any other) where a user has asked for help removing an infection when they were using either Kaspersky or Eset/Nod32...but have read HUNDREDS from users using AVG/Avast/McAfee and even Norton (though not so much in the last couple of years re Norton).

Just a thought...

easyhost

Paid Internet Security Software

mr_fishbulb wrote: »

How much would you say you've spent on Kaspersky in your 10+ years of using it?

that is pointless to answer as you cant place a price on the security of your computer system.

I could easily get this direct from Kaspersky, but we all like to save a bit not that i get to save the £20 as this goes towards other software fees

Also i can claim this as a business expense

dogmaryxx

easyhost wrote: »

you can upgrades patches and definitions, but not when they upgrade versions. False

i get mine from software4students, but this links to a kaspersky account and each year you can upgrade with a 25% discount.

also you buy the 2009 version this will not install on Win 7

KIS 2009 is not compatible with Windows 7. If you are now running Windows 7, you should upgrade to KIS 2011) for free. Please go to www.kaspersky.co.uk/upgrade for full instructions on how to do this.

If your KIS license is ACTIVE

You can use your current activation code (key file) with KIS 2011. The remaining time on your license period will be carried over.

easyhost

Paid Internet Security Software

dogmaryxx wrote: »

KIS 2009 is not compatible with Windows 7. If you are now running Windows 7, you should upgrade to KIS 2011) for free. Please go to www.kaspersky.co.uk/upgrade for full instructions on how to do this.

If your KIS license is ACTIVE

You can use your current activation code (key file) with KIS 2011. The remaining time on your license period will be carried over.

If your KIS license has EXPIRED

You can purchase a KIS 2011 license at a discount when you renew your license online. Then go to Step 2.

the free upgrade as you mention will only extend to the end of your PAID licence period and then you have to pay to renew

Special Offers for Renewals and Upgrades:
Kaspersky PUREfrom£37.49£49.99SAVE 25%!
Kaspersky Internet Securityfrom£31.99£39.99SAVE 20%!
Kaspersky Anti-Virusfrom£25.49£29.99SAVE 15%!
Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Macfrom£31.99£39.99SAVE 20%!
Kaspersky Mobile Securityfrom£16.99£19.99SAVE 15%!

dogmaryxx

easyhost wrote: »

If your KIS license has EXPIRED

You can purchase a KIS 2011 license at a discount when you renew your license online. Then go to Step 2.

the free upgrade as you mention will only extend to the end of your PAID licence period and then you have to pay to renew

Special Offers for Renewals and Upgrades:
Kaspersky PUREfrom£37.49£49.99SAVE 25%!
Kaspersky Internet Securityfrom£31.99£39.99SAVE 20%!
Kaspersky Anti-Virusfrom£25.49£29.99SAVE 15%!
Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Macfrom£31.99£39.99SAVE 20%!
Kaspersky Mobile Securityfrom£16.99£19.99SAVE 15%!

Just buy another cheap old version and upgrade again.