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23-09-2007, 03:28 PM
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RajU
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Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
I am really confused about it  , am a home user as told by cyberboy_kerala
like I am now using ZoneAlarm free, AVG Antivirus free, Spybot free editions
Do you think it is enough or should use paid ones like KAV, NOD32, ZoneAlarm Pro/Internet Security 
As for home use only
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23-09-2007, 03:30 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
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Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
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Yes 
Personal thoughts, Kaspersky as Paid rocks... KAV is Rs. 750/- (we bought many together so little cheap) where as KIS is Rs. 1150/- (as I bought one for my self)
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23-09-2007, 04:09 PM
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dá ûnrêäl Kiñg
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
For home use free software is more than enough
jetico free firewall better than zonealarm pro
Avs same engine as kav6
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23-09-2007, 06:02 PM
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RajU
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
I would have given +1 reputation for you guys for replying so quickly but the polling is still confusing as it is going head to head. I want more votes please as it will help me decide about keeping these securities or use a paid one
@choto, and what is the renewal money, and why didn't you told me while buying :just joking 
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23-09-2007, 07:30 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
I've been using Norton Systemworks & was more than satisfied with that. The only problem was the amount of load it gives to the system. One fine day I thought what the heck! may be I don't need it at all, so i uninstalled it. Now my system is running better than ever(breathing light) with no security threats...I know this because i occasionally go to Live Care! & get a scan of my computer online. And believe me i'm a heavy user of internet & spend a lotta time online. I do observe some precautions.
About your question, I would like to say that yes I do believe that paid s/w gives more protection. Now on what basis am i saying that? Well, firstly because of my own experience. It was heavy on the system ...fine...but never compromised on security... while i've seen some of my friends reformatting their hard-disks after being afflicted with virus which their free anti-virus wasn't able to catch...some had their systems freeze coz of conflicts. All these are local scenarios which might not hold true globally but then its my experience.
The paid s/w have a dedicated team always working towards its betterment & whatever the people say against them,they are the most popular. Popular doesn't always mean better but then there must be something for which so many people are falling & the company is getting bigger.
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23-09-2007, 07:36 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
Yeah
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23-09-2007, 07:44 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
when free works fine for me then why should i pay for it
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23-09-2007, 08:22 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
buy watever u want but dont buy mcafee or norton
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23-09-2007, 09:28 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
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buy watever u want but dont buy mcafee or norton
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And even symantec.In paid only Kaspersky and Nod32 ae nice.
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23-09-2007, 09:56 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
NOD32 is the best if you really want a paid AV.
Stay away from Norton.Norton su*ks big time.
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24-09-2007, 12:08 AM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
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And even symantec.In paid only Kaspersky and Nod32 ae nice.
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Symantec makes Norton.
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24-09-2007, 12:18 AM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
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Symantec makes Norton. |
Symantec CE 10 is far far better than Norton Product line... its a damn costly solution ment for Business users only but it is one good AVS
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24-09-2007, 08:07 AM
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RajU
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
So many views and so less votes, this is not helping me at all........
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24-09-2007, 10:47 AM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
arre forget the votes and take the advices given in the posts
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24-09-2007, 11:12 AM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
I have no problem with avast free version and using only windows firewall. i think if you are a system for surfing and for media playing i dont their is any need to go for kis or any other paid security apps.
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24-09-2007, 12:14 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
@ChotoCheeta, I got KIS OEM for 525 about 2 weeks back... Ritchie Street in Chennai...
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24-09-2007, 12:18 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
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@ChotoCheeta, I got KIS OEM for 525 about 2 weeks back... Ritchie Street in Chennai...
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woah !!!!! COooooool... Export some here at Kolkata  , no really i mean it... thats dead cheap price
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24-09-2007, 12:56 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
Actually, I am in Madurai, and I went to Madras to purchase new computer, and got it at that time... So, I cant ship there, but if you have some contacts/friends in Chennai, you can ask them...
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24-09-2007, 01:09 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
^^
 whats the Address of the shop ?? any phone number ??
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24-09-2007, 04:32 PM
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Cool as a CUCUMBAR ! ! !
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
@phreezer ... has a cool explaination ..........
yes, paid softwares do give MORE security ........
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24-09-2007, 04:49 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
@ChotoCheeta, I got it from a shop that has a web presence - Delta Peripherals at http://www.deltapage.com/
EDIT: Though they havent put the KIS software on their website list, they do have it...
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24-09-2007, 04:54 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
^^^
We have KIS at Kolkata too... but not in the price u mentioned thats why was interested in the shop from here u bought
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24-09-2007, 05:02 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
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Yes
Personal thoughts, Kaspersky as Paid rocks... KAV is Rs. 750/- (we bought many together so little cheap) where as KIS is Rs. 1150/- (as I bought one for my self) |
I agree partly. I use Kaspersky AV (paid) and feel pretty safe. But I use ZoneAlarm which is a free firewall and it works pretty good too. So don't just look at whether the software is free or paid. See the features and read the reviews. 
BTW, Saurav from where did you buy a KIS(S) for yourself for Rs. 1150? 
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24-09-2007, 05:07 PM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
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I agree partly. I use Kaspersky AV (paid) and feel pretty safe. But I use ZoneAlarm which is a free firewall and it works pretty good too. So don't just look at whether the software is free or paid. See the features and read the reviews.
BTW, Saurav from where did you buy a KIS(S) for yourself for Rs. 1150? |
Why do u feel I am roobed ???
In Kolkata, OEM is selling in that price
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25-09-2007, 07:26 AM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
Huh? Robbed? Nah! Probably you didn't get the pun in my post 
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25-09-2007, 08:56 AM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
i love Avast , it updates automatically
and i have NOT reinstalled my windows since 3 months
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25-09-2007, 11:37 AM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
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Huh? Robbed? Nah! Probably you didn't get the pun in my post |
Didnt expected a juke from ur side... 
So that idea never came to my mind 
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26-09-2007, 11:04 AM
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Re: Do paid versions of security apps provide more protection?
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Do I look/sound soooo serious?
BTW, you missed that (S) and also the smiley at the end of the sentence which could have given enough indication
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