Kaspersky Internet Security 2013

earthstorm

NiftyDigits wrote: »

No, it won't. You can uninstall all previous versions and run a clean install of KIS 2014.

but if you use a disc it will need 2013. after over 10 years using Kaspersky it is easier letting Kaspersky do any removing as you may nopt removed all entries unless you use this http://support.kaspersky.com/common/service.aspx?el=1464

macman

NiftyDigits wrote: »

But what if they want to use 2013?

Other than a 'new' interface with the new 'year' on it, is there really much difference? What you are paying for is a licence for another year's virus pattern updates. To me, the skin they put on it is immaterial.
Are there really any new features in 2013 that merit a clean install?

NiftyDigits

earthstorm wrote: »

as soon as you install it will check for updates and update the database automatically

But Kaspersky updates sloooooowly.

macman

melbury wrote: »

But I want the benefits of the updated version (hopefully):)

I'm not convinced that there are any.

NiftyDigits

macman wrote: »

Other than a 'new' interface with the new 'year' on it, is there really much difference? What you are paying for is a licence for another year's virus pattern updates. To me, the skin they put on it is immaterial.
Are there really any new features in 2013 that merit a clean install?

Hey, I don't use the thing. Actually some features are missing in the 2013 version, such as the Safe Run 'Sandbox'.

The good thing is that you can switch between the versions to decide which you like best.

NiftyDigits

macman wrote: »

I'm not convinced that there are any.

Look here..

earthstorm

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Hey, I don't use the thing.

So if you dont use it then how can you say

NiftyDigits wrote: »

The good thing is that you can switch between the versions to decide which you like best.

I have used it for 10+ years and have never seen a feature to switch versions, but then like any software, the new versions contain security updates etc. and eventually versions become EOL and will have no further support or updates.

macman

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Look here..

Impressive, but I'd hazard a guess that many or at least some of these improvements are also delivered to 2012 users by way of the daily updates anyway?
AV developers always seems desperate to promote new annual 'features' in what has become otherwise a fairly mundane product. Having said that, I'd rate KIS very highly-but then I don't pay for it.
Every two or three years they force you to do a clean install anyway.

NiftyDigits

earthstorm wrote: »

So if you dont use it then how can you say



I have used it for 10+ years and have never seen a feature to switch versions, but then like any software, the new versions contain security updates etc. and eventually versions become EOL and will have no further support or updates.

I do installations for others and I have a few licences here.

Switch versions in that you can uninstall and reinstall any of the versions using the same licence.

earthstorm

macman wrote: »

Impressive, but I'd hazard a guess that many or at least some of these improvements are also delivered to 2012 users by way of the daily updates anyway?
AV developers always seems desperate to promote new annual 'features' in what has become otherwise a fairly mundane product. Having said that, I'd rate KIS very highly-but then I don't pay for it.

No because 2013 was a full redevelop with all new features