What....? I have a paid version of this lol. How is it not available? Or is it the free version you're talking about ?

The free version lacks some of the premium features, so check the specs to ensure that it does all that you want it to do.

Does it send your data to the KGB?

Via the Whitehouse.

If you're going to be paranoid, at least be up to date; it's the FSB now :face_with_monocle:

I use sophos free. Does anyone know which is better?

Wow they actually do that?

Say 'I don't need AV', or take their computer to have viruses removed?

Terrible AV. All AVs that use signatures have had their day. I would recommend Cylance which can be purchased from malwaremanaged.com
Kaspersky has been banned in the US because they are believed to have created backdoors in by the Russian developers

I take it that this is the anti-virus that Trump wants on all the White House PCs, as it's written by his Russian friends ;-)

I've used this for years from Barclays for free ..... it's been perfect and unobtrusive.

I use the free version of bitdefender on one pc and Avira on another, I like Avira as it has a firewall and gets consistently good results, bitdefender always gets excellent results but doesn't have a firewall, I also use bitdefender anti-ransomware on both , along with common sense, opera browser (with built in vpn), I found avast a bit annoying and both AVG & Avast are now the same company.Voted hot as Kaspersky usually scores really highly.

Same here. ..

I've been using ths standard Microsoft tools (antivirus,firewall, ) for ages in several computers and I've never had an issue with running processes (performance), viruses detected, updates etc. What is the advantadge of using a third party programme rather than Microsoft's, which is free?

Loads of bugs. Poorly made app.

Thanks anyway OP, you can't know something's not user-friendly until you try it.

SUPERAntiSpyware scans every week or so are enough for me.

From out the AV I've used Kaspersky has been the best. Although it was paid. Now that's it's free... I'm in the paranoid group.. why. How does it benefit them by making it free.

Unless you go on watch movies for free or download driver scanner etc etc or click on every single attachment in an email. You have nothing to worry about. I've not had AV for years. About 7 years . The last one I had was McAfee that genuinely slowed my PC to a slug pace. Then I got Kaspersky, it was better but then I stopped being a student and didn't have the perks of discounts. So I stuck to windows only.

Because they want you to upgrade to the paid version. That's why most free AV have nag screens and pop ups etc. This, apparently, doesn't have any.

I'm with Barclays have been for 17 years, never heard of it how do you go about getting it? Any requirements?

Do you know where I can get/renew on the Barclays site?

The AV in Japan looks more attractive, if you know what I mean :wink:

Barclays customers full and free and very good
barclays.co.uk/sec…ty/

kaspersky and bitdefender are the best free ones with bitdefender free you have to set up an account at their website box pops pops up after installation to log in and uses same definitions as paid for version.and anti phising and anti fraud incuded amongst other freatures:A nd no nag pop up boxes..
bitdefender.co.uk/sol…tml

Thanks, but why? I'm with Barclays but the full versions of all these anti-virus programs are massive and slow down your pc and your internet connection (checking all the websites you visit etc) and they _still_ won't stop you if you are an idiot/naive.
Best to choose a free version and install a few of the really necessary features of that.
Ps And don't tell everyone on Facebook etc your full life story :wink:

i've just installed it and it's definitely only for 365 days ..

oh, and i also just used "common sense" online for a few years until I actually ended up with a virus.

Thanks for the post, as I had Kaspersky free via Barclays Bank free on my Laptop but it expired.
My cousin who is a solicitor said it's the best one, so to get it free is great. Nice one!
I hardly use my laptop as I have an iPad Air but I am downloading it now.

Kaspersky for free? Just think about it, why? Never use it again

Free because Anti-Virus are redundant with the emergence of Windows 10.

I guess the Wannacry and other ransomware coders/crooks never got your memo?

so you really think kaspersky is an panacea against petya.a (another one free software from russiaX)) and etc.? don't make me laugh

If you're a Barclays customer can get Kaspersky free too

Open bank account with barclays and have lifetime free kaspersky!!

Me too, I've not had a dedicated AV, other than the standard Windows one for years. And I'm constantly on the web, so not quite sure about the benefits of a 3rd party one. I don't even know how they manage to sell them even, as most likely is that whoever buys them doesn't know the difference (if any) with the windows one, which comes by default anyway...

The difference is that the in-built one is cack. Better than it was, admittedly, but cack.

Don't know if maybe it's because I tend to know what I am doing (plus I might be lucky), so even when visiting not standard sites every now and then, or installing programmes which I am unsure where they're coming from (after passing them by the windows AV)... I've never had a virus that I can remember.

It's luck.

Nope, via Washington Post, New York Times, The Guardian and Hilary Clinton
....who BLAME the WhiteHouse

He said Win10, not XP. Stop twisting others' words.

btw, I use Kaspersky and consider it good. Whether there is a FSB backdoor I don't know, but there is currently no evidence of this. If ever there is, I will remove Kaspersky.

Just because a few jingoistic Americans refuse to use the product is not evidence.

Where from?

There is currently no ban in place. There is a defense bill in progress where this might happen (not aimed just at Kaspersky, but all that fall into not being based in the west effectively).

As for being a backdoor....lol. As has been said a million times: post evidence.

Other AV vendors, net sec professionals, and thousands of people in the industry would love to have the evidence, as it would make them very rich. Until then, it offers by far some of best protection on the market. If you use AV, it's a good one to use.

He thinks he's clever. Don't ruin it.

Man, you should to know a little more about the past of Eugene Kaspersky person before you install this. Also, there is no former kgbists, remember that.

I suspect it will be like Avast Free that also has the 'License expires in x days" but you just renew it when it gets close for free.

When you install it and start it, and go into license details you'll see 366 days remaining

An interesting clip from Rachel Maddow show

msnbc.com/rac…507

I know, I've seen it now. It makes no mention on the website or on the blog, though. We'd have to see what happens in a year. Does it self destruct, or auto renew indefinitely?

That's what I was thinking. Otherwise, claiming
'free' would be a bit cheeky.

Sophos is one of the most effective and highest rated anti-virus providers, McAfee is one of the worst.

Paid /free, confused you will be after the next episode of

I do not have launch codes so windows defender will do.

Even Microsoft recommended using third party antivirus, their own antivirus just isn't good enough it's clearly not their priority

I have tried a lot of Antiviris progs (free and paid for) and now use Kaspersky Total Security. I got a few licences free with Barclays and paid a few quid for a few more. I use it on my Windows 10 and Android devices and have installed it on family's devices as well. I found that all the free Antivirus packages had nagging screens or other methods of getting you to upgrade. Trial packages are okay but you then need to pay or uninstall and get another package after the trial. If this is free with no nagging screens then it may be an option in the future but as others have said I would need to see what it included compared to the full paid for packages.

Thanks, will give this a go and maybe get rid of Avast.

I've used Panda Free (used to be Panda Cloud) for the last couple of years and never have any bother from it at all. No nags, no notifications, nothing. Only time I get any sign of it running is when it blocks something (usually a PUP in a bundled download, not seen a virus in years). Best AV I've ever used from a user POV, and scrubs up well in the AV tests too.

So why the usa.kapersky.com ?

when the normal site is kapersky.com

is the usa really the correct american Kapersky website or a drone for someone else?

And what's with the affiliate link?

google.co.uk/amp…nwq
Russia threatens retaliation if karepsky not used in us


Most anti virus scanners are viruses to me, they slow down your machine and network.
Just keep installing fresh version of Windows (
Format PC first) and don't click on dodgy links

If you type kaspersky.com into your browser, you are redirected to the correct site based on your ip address, in our case kaspersky.co.uk, and this offer isn't there because, as I've said in the post, the offer isn't available until October. The site usa.kaspersky.com is the official site for residents of the USA, where the offer is available.

What affiliate link? I'm not sure what that is.

Your first link takes you to the same page as the get deal button, and the second, I assume, is inserted by HUKD so they get paid, and is nothing to do with me. I posted the deal in the normal way. I'm not sure, to be honest, of the point of your post, unless you are accusing me of something.

I know what he said and didn't twist his words, I left his quote word for word intact. Are you seriously suggesting that only Windows XP is affected by ransomware because if you are then you're out your depth commenting on the subject already? I don't even know why you're mentioning Kaspersky and jingoistic Americans. My comment was solely rebuking the claim that anti viruses were no longer much use since the advent of Windows 10 which is utter nonsense since infecting a Windows 10 PC with no protection is infinitely easier than infecting a Windows XP machine with up to date anti-malware software installed.

Thanks

cool thanks

Nothing is free ACTUALLY . Try it

Probally better than sending it to Microsoft :wink: