Is the software only good for 2-years? We will be able to get virus definitions updates forever right?
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no, you get updates for the life of the license, after a year or two depending on how long a license you purchased you can either renew or better yet purchased another copy, by then the 2015 version.
1753772
No, it is designed to update itself for two years and uses a code to verify each use and the computer it is used on. Sorry!
1272478
It does take forever to install, and eats up a huge amount of disk space. It's very full-featured. It has some warts, like any program, and I've been able to do a lot of great stuff with it, but it can be frustrating. Previous versions were smaller and simpler and I thought more stable (I started with version 8).
1796677
when first installed .. it removed all threats.. and is keeping up with any virus or other infected web sites so far the download has been doing what i wanted and it was very cost effective
1018569
I believe it does. I've had mine more than a year and had very little trouble with it. Make sure you get a good virus/malware blocker for it though.
294033
Yes. It still works when the subscription runs out. The subscription is for updated virus, spam and other intrusion methods that come out. If your serious about security you need to keep this thing updated.
1498222
Its a waste of money and all it did do was quratine all the viruses i had. My computer still ran slow with pop ups and had to still get a computer specialist to fix it. Best decision was to get it fixed and now my computer runs like brand new again but cost $200. Best advice is get to a specialist asap.
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Hello, as far as I know the updates are free for life and it did need one update when I checked but I had it up and running before I did any updates.
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I have had my system since last august. I have had no problems with the computer or software. I keep it in sleep mode, only rebooting occasionally. I use it to stream to my tv over the HDMI and at the same time use the computer for internet and general purpose. It runs without lag when the virus scan is running as well. I don't really use it for gaming so I can't speak to that, but Google earth runs well on it.
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Hi I had to contact Customer Services, which, at best, is hit and miss and at worst is an appalling experience Beware of their tendancy to try and sell you "essential clearing of numerous viruses from your infected computer" I use Windows Defender, CCleaner and Malwarebytes, all free to download, I binned Mcafee Good luck
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Part II of answer: Patrick, the following website from Kaspersky Anti-virus lab was just made for your question. Go to http://blog.kaspersky.com/xp-is-there-life-after-the-end-of-support/
1654475
yes it can use any anti-virus program you want. I am currently using Vipre with no issues.
136706
It's good for a year-long period from the date you install it- I'm still running the 2013 version on 8 computers. It really is a terrific piece of software, VERY non-intrusive.
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I have had this computer for several years. It has taken a lot of use and worked perfectly until Microsoft stopped supporting it with updates. This appears to be a ploy to get us all to upgrade when there is nothing wrong with our computers except the lack of support from them. Since they stopped their updates, the computer seems to be attracting all kinds of viruses. The XP is not the computer to buy today.
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I have been using the software for five months and have had no problems. I have been using trend micro for over ten years and have had no computer issues.
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No Microsoft Office. There is a version installed, but I think it's trial or something. I put mine and it's ok. About the antivirus, it comes with McAfee, it's a 30 day trial, I'm not sure what happens after it expires, but I didn't like and I'm going to change for AVG.
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I have had this game for quite awhile and never got a virus. Hope this helps