Internet Security PC/Laptops

time2save

I'm thinking of purchasing Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 but it's says pc (e.g. 3PCs, 5PCs etc).

Bit of a odd question, but does this mean it won't work on laptops etc



Any advice appreciated.


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bengalknights

It will work fine on laptops

jhe

i have it on my laptop been using kaspersky for years now

Mista_C

time2save wrote: »

I'm thinking of purchasing Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 but it's says pc (e.g. 3PCs, 5PCs etc).

Bit of a odd question, but does this mean it won't work on laptops etc



Any advice appreciated.


time2save

You're falling into the common misconception that a laptop is a laptop and a desktop/tower is a PC.
The big stores love to make out there's a difference by referring to desktop based computers as PCs and everything else by their sub-type (Netbook, Tablet, Mac). A PC is simply a Personal Computer. The term encompasses any personal computer be it a desktop, tower, laptop, etc.

I knew a guy who would get wound up about this and it wasn't unusual to hear him rant "All Macs are PCs but not all PCs are Macs". I would occasionally ask him if he preferred Mac or PC, just to annoy him.

victor2

Save yourself some money and buy nothing. There's a choice of free ones (which run on Microsoft based laptops or PCs)...
Microsoft Security Essentials
Avast!
Avira
(and others)

You only need one, in fact should only use one.

onejontwo

I've tried several free ones in the past, all had issues one way or another. Bought KIS around 5 years ago and not a had a hiccup since.

closed

time2save on antivirus software --> http://www.filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/

bubblesbonbon

You can save a few bob on Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 by buying the 2012 version (Amazon have a 3 or 5 user version for around £13 here :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaspersky-Internet-Security-2012-License/dp/B004YZRFEQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375257222&sr=8-1&keywords=kaspersky+2012 )

Install it then upgrade to the 2013 version by downloading it from Kaspersky's site here :
http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/upgrade - The link is in Step 2

Make sure that you get KIS and not the basic anti virus (KAV)

Excellent product in my view

HereToday

bubblesbonbon wrote: »

You can save a few bob on Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 by buying the 2012 version (Amazon have a 3 or 5 user version for around £13 here :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaspersky-Internet-Security-2012-License/dp/B004YZRFEQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375257222&sr=8-1&keywords=kaspersky+2012 )

Install it then upgrade to the 2013 version by downloading it from Kaspersky's site here :
http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/upgrade - The link is in Step 2

Make sure that you get KIS and not the basic anti virus (KAV)

Excellent product in my view

Too expensive. A recent thread showed you links to the single PC version for £4 and the 3 PC version for £7 to £8.

time2save

victor2 wrote: »

Save yourself some money and buy nothing. There's a choice of free ones (which run on Microsoft based laptops or PCs)...
Microsoft Security Essentials
Avast!
Avira
(and others)

You only need one, in fact should only use one.

onejontwo wrote: »

I've tried several free ones in the past, all had issues one way or another. Bought KIS around 5 years ago and not a had a hiccup since.

closed wrote: »

time2save on antivirus software --> http://www.filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/

Thanks all, given food for thought

time2save

HereToday wrote: »

Too expensive. A recent thread showed you links to the single PC version for £4 and the 3 PC version for £7 to £8.

bubblesbonbon wrote: »

You can save a few bob on Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 by buying the 2012 version (Amazon have a 3 or 5 user version for around £13 here :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaspersky-Internet-Security-2012-License/dp/B004YZRFEQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375257222&sr=8-1&keywords=kaspersky+2012 )

Install it then upgrade to the 2013 version by downloading it from Kaspersky's site here :
http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/upgrade - The link is in Step 2

Make sure that you get KIS and not the basic anti virus (KAV)

Excellent product in my view

I've read a lot about this on the internet, might look into it too.


Thank you

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