If purchased through Amazon, does it require an annual renewal subscription fee? How long is the protection of this download? Avast sells for $40/yr
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I did not purchase through Amazon, so I don't know the answer to your question.
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Yes, we bought it two months ago after doing a chat with Symantec from their site and asking them if there is a newer version. It is the current version and was a much better price from Amazon than direct from Symantec. I'm not loving this product due to some poor tech support issues, but it mostly works and is current.
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it is a trial version. you need to pay if you want to continue using after trial period.
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I'm also looking for this upgrade but I have a feeling we've been given bad information. I don't see anywhere on the VMware website about a free upgrade for recently purchased product. Only a paid upgrade. Chris L, where is it that you are entering your serial number online?
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Amazon usually offers extended warranties from two main companies that offer them. I usually go with Square Trade -- I have not had a problem with them. I would think that Canopy is probably OK -- as with most warranties on computers, the main warranty is important -- the accidental is even more so in my opinion. I had a friend lost a $2,800.00 laptop from an accident -- screen busted & NOT covered -- also, he lost laptop for 4 months in an attempted repair -- because he thought he had a warranty. He did, but not for accidents. Just my opinion -- but getting one somewhere is important & Amazon prices are as good as buying directly or on your own. I would just get on from someone & go to the trouble of forwarding your receipt & filling out the serial number so it is all over if something should happen.
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When you buy the retail box, it includes 1-yr license. Thats 1-yr for each computer that you install it onto. Instead of paying the renewal fee, it would likely be cheaper to buy it again next year when new rebates come out (they almost always come out) which make it free after-rebate (like it is now).
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No it is not free. Rather than to go through Kaspersky directly I chose to purchase my 2013 Kaspersky Anti-Virus through Amazon as it cost less.
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Do not have Norton (had it in the past and always trouble). I ran AVAST and no problems with my IPCC-7210W.Iwatch the camera with desktop,notebook,ipad and iphone. Never had a better camera for that price. You should be able to adress an exemption to norton.
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The coverage is for 1 year. Just forget about the renewable contract. When it is time to renew your phone will send a warning. Go to Amazon to purchase again at a discount rate. At first to install scan with Norton Snap. To re-install is some what confusing. Go to settings Apps Norton Clear Data Open Sign-in then Activated.
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John, not that I am aware of. I have had the Approach for about eight months; so perhaps next Spring I'll receive a surprise email asking for some kind of renewal. However, nothing was ever mentioned about any renewal fees in the literature I read prior to making the purchase. And I have found that Amazon is very good about such disclosures. Have a great Holiday Season. Jim
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Anti-Virus software has always been seperate, the fact that this is made by Microsoft makes no difference. It will never come included with the OS because Microsoft would be accused of using their monopoly to force their anti-virus on users. You can argue that anti-virus should be included for free, but thats never going to happen. You can also only have one anti-virus running at a time. However this is actualy a rip off for a different reason. They are discontinuing the service in June so its a waist of money. Buy NOD32 or Kaspersky instead (I don't trust Norton and Mcafee)
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to the best of my knowledge , they will sell it to you on line direct and allow you a download into your PC . I highly suggest not doing so , buy the disc , it allows you 3 uses, also when its time to renew it is less expensive to just buy a new one each year , if you renew on line you pay more and its a one time shot. this way it allows you to install it on 3 computers or if you had to re-install yours for any kind of reason you have it in your hands . save the packaging it has the activation code you'll need for each install. it has been working well , also i suggest not to allow the Norton Tool Bar to be activated , it stops you from going to certain web sites , it didn't let me log into my bank or get my e-mail until i disabled the norton toolbar , then everything worked fine. Its a great deal especially if you own more than one computer.
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I am not sure about the price, but I downloaded the 30 day trial version, liked it (upgrading from older version), so I simply provided payment information when requested and was given the information codes to make the files permanent. Only problem is that I do not have a backup disk, and I need to look into that so you might inquire about this before you finalize the purchase. I hope this answer helps.Dave Kerkes, Ph.D., P.E.
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Having the same problem. When first turned on it said there were several updates and it seems to have finally loaded those but haven't checked to see if any new ones. No trick, just used and it installed when I shut off computer after about 3rd use. Installed Avast anti-virus before I did anything.
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No, not that i remember. they may be a free trial or something. Ive always gone with AVG free protection. check it out
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It comes with 1 year of a subscription. You can put it on 3 computers, but the subscription starts from the day you first put it on the first computer. Make sure to uninstall all other (including Kaspersky) anti-virus software before installing. (Do not use the internet, meanwhile!)
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Fiona is right about security essentials, but you can still get free anti-virus with Avast. Works great!