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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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