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    AVG Antivirus 9.0 'paid version' for free on August 31

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Baserk, Aug 27, 2010.

  1. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    As the title says, the paid-for version of AVG Antivirus 9.0 is available for free (usually about €30.00/$35.00) from August 31 12:00 CET-September 1 12:00 CET.

    AVG Antivirus 9.0 (one year subscription) includes;
    -Antivirus & Antispyware (& antirootkit protection)
    -Linkscanner
    -Online shield
    -Email scanner
    -Phishing protection
    (Full details on the AVG website link).

    The free offer comes from UK based V3 Software Store link.
    Mind you, the number of free licenses is limited, so be fast if you are interested.
     
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    Tried to sign up about a half hour ago, haven't gotten any emails for account activation yet? Is this normal?

    Even tried with a second account.
     
    djjosherie, Aug 31, 2010
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    most likely overloaded because of the offer, I recieved my account activation email with 5 minutes.

     
    Tinderbox (UK), Aug 31, 2010
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    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    MSE has worked flawlessly for me so far, and the reviews are pretty decent as well.
     
    Lozz, Aug 31, 2010
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    No internet protection with MSE , or i would be using it myself.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Aug 31, 2010
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    Thanks! Just signed up, and downloaded it. Free is free... :D
     
    Vaio97, Aug 31, 2010
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    Avira AntiVir Personal (FREE) smokes this!
     
    Matrix Leader7, Sep 1, 2010
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    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    OMG I just bought it from Purplus on that date too *sigh* lol
     
    Voodooi, Sep 7, 2010
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    I missed this opportunity! Will they do this again anytime soon?
     
    dummy27, Sep 10, 2010
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    If anybody want my code, just post here, and i will pm it to you.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Sep 10, 2010
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    You have a code you don't need? May I have it?
     
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    pm sent. :)

     
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    Thank you +rep :D
     
    dummy27, Sep 10, 2010
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