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by Anonymous User on Fri Apr 08, 2005 at 10:10:20 AM PDT

I gave up on NAV a few years ago when it became impossible to renew subscriptions on several clients' computers... I finally realized that the package had to be upgraded but their system didn't make this clear at all, wound up wasting a lot of time.

After using AVG free version on a system at home for a year or so, they offered a bundle upgrade, $55 for 2 years of AVG and a copy of Kerio Personal Firewall. I'd been happy with ZoneAlarm (free version) but gave this a try.

AVG 7.0 is now working flawlessly, although the two-stage licensing procedure seems like an activation scheme, not sure about this. Admittedly I haven't changed anything on this system but it's working like a charm. I like Kerio as well although it's more of a handful than ZoneAlarm to get configured fully.

Any other input on Activation re AVG? I don't like activation schemes either but it occurred to me that antivirus software may be one situation where a vendor could make a pretty good case for it as their workload -- daily updates -- increases with every machine running their product. As I said, I don't even know if it's a true activation scheme or not, didn't really pay a lot of attention to it. But it's working fine with absolutely no hiccups whatsoever.

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AVG's "activation" scheme[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#7)
by rodak on Fri Apr 08, 2005 at 10:37:45 AM PDT

It's mildly tedious, but not difficult.  I've always just saved the password (or whatever they call it) and used it again in subsequent downloads/installs/reinstalls (even with newer versions, I use the same password).  I've never had a bit of trouble with it.  I think it's just their way of keeping track of who's using it.

It's an extremely minor annoyance in exchange for a great product.

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grisoft activation has become optional[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#20)
by Anonymous User on Tue Apr 12, 2005 at 06:30:02 PM PDT

I set up their AV product for many home-user friends and relatives. I was never crazy about their activation, but the product is free. In more recent versions you can download the installer and register if you like, during the install or later. But there are no popups or other reminders to register.

It's great software.

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