Kaspersky Internet Security 2013

earthstorm

NiftyDigits wrote: »

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

but why do that as stated new versions are developed with security advancements etc. and then lower version you rick having no support or updates regardless of licence

NiftyDigits

earthstorm wrote: »

but why do that as stated new versions are developed with security advancements etc. and then lower version you rick having no support or updates regardless of licence

In case one was missing a particular feature? Bugs in 2014? All hypothetical anyway.

earthstorm

NiftyDigits wrote: »

In case one was missing a particular feature?

but then you risk your system as vital security enhancements will be missing

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Bugs in 2014? All hypothetical anyway.

Just installed 2014 in a second PC that i use for testing, so far no issues appear

NiftyDigits

earthstorm wrote: »

but then you risk your system as vital security enhancements will be missing

Just installed 2014 in a second PC that i use for testing, so far no issues appear

Don't be ridiculous. 2014 is designed for Windows 8. Doesn't mean that 2013 will be less effective on Windows 7. Risk your system indeed....

Also just because you haven't had any issue on installing 2014, it doesn't mean everyone's experience will be the same or that issues won't develop along the way.
So enough of the hypothetical arguments. It's just a waste of space.

johnmc

If you are a business user, as some on here are, then by all means pay for KIS.

For home users try opening a Barclays account and you can download for free.

NiftyDigits

johnmc wrote: »

If you are a business user, as some on here are, then by all means pay for KIS.

For home users try opening a Barclays account and you can download for free.

I'd rather pay the £4 or so that it costs to get a licence, than to open a next to useless bank account...just my opinion.

earthstorm

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Don't be ridiculous. 2014 is designed for Windows 8. Doesn't mean that 2013 will be less effective on Windows 7. Risk your system indeed....

Also just because you haven't had any issue on installing 2014, it doesn't mean everyone's experience will be the same or that issues won't develop along the way.
So enough of the hypothetical arguments. It's just a waste of space.

every software. windows/adobe/KIS/norton etc. do you want me to go on all produce updated versions due to technology and security advancements and eventually older version will become EOL and not have any support or updates. this is a fact of any software.

NiftyDigits

KIS support

So one can safely switch between 2012/2013/2014 if the situation calls for it.

earthstorm

NiftyDigits wrote: »

KIS support

So one can safely switch between 2012/2013/2014 if the situation calls for it.

2012 - LIMITED SUPPORT ( near EOL)
2013 - FULL support as current stable version
2014 - still no official release notification

to help

Support status information for Kaspersky Lab software


Possible variants:

1. Supported. Meaning that the entire scope of support services is provided for the version:
   • release of patches for the application (addressing detected bugs),
   • rendering technical support over phone / web,
   • release of antivirus database updates (required to protect your computer/server/mobile device).
   
   The status Supported may be limited in time. End-of-support date and date of final guaranteed antivirus database update are indicated in this case.
   
2. Limited support. Meaning that the following services are available for the version:
   • rendering technical support over phone / web,
   • release of antivirus database updates (required to protect your computer/server/mobile device).
   
   No new patches released for this version.
   
   The status Limited support may be limited in time. End-of- support date and date of final guaranteed antivirus database update are indicated in this case.
   
3. Version is not supported. No technical support or patches are available for this version. The only support service available being antivirus database updates.
   
   Date of final guaranteed antivirus database update should be indicated.
4. End of life. Kaspersky Lab no longer supports this version. No technical support or patches are available for this version. Support of database updates for this version is not guaranteed (although might continue for a certain period of time).

NiftyDigits

earthstorm wrote: »

2012 - LIMITED SUPPORT ( near EOL)
2013 - FULL support as current stable version
2014 - still no official release notification

2012 is also a 'stable' version.

Limited support. Meaning that the following services are available for the version:
rendering technical support over phone / web,
release of antivirus database updates (required to protect your computer/server/mobile device).

The only difference is the patches(unrelated to security issues) are no longer issued.



2013 may still have patches issued so that certain function remains compatible with the latest browsers etc.


2014 is released on the 27th of August in the UK.



Please don't be boring.