Why do people pay
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vroom_skies
VIP Member
Simple,
They just don't know any better.
They just don't know any better.
XanderCage
New Member
Some people can't even read... It's life.
Respital
Active Member
Most people pay because they are unaware that these programs can be free and sometimes even better then their paid counter-parts. Also when people buy a computer they likely get pulled in by the sales people, by things such as "Oh this isn't included and without it someone could get a hold of your private information. But don't worry if you subscribe to ________ for 30$/month then you will be fully protected". In general it's probably because people don't research as much as they should when they're making an investment in a computer.
gamerman4
Active Member
A lot of times they get Norton or McAfee on their computers as a 30 day trial upon purchasing a computer and then feel obligated to pay for it after the trial runs out. Many people think that they will instantly get a virus as soon as their AV subscription runs out so they buy it. Commercial AV software pretty much preys on peoples ignorance.
lawson_jl
New Member
While I do agree that most people pay for AV cause they don't know better. But as a computer tech I have to say the vast majority of PCs I fix with virus or spyware problems have a free AV on them. The fact is a program such as NOD32 or Kasperky are better at detecting and stoping virus then the free AV collection and have a lower inpact on the system performance. If your experienced enough to find the free AVs and make a choice to use them you likely don't need an AV in the first place. NOD32 and Kasperky and even the new Norton AV 2009 (not the 360) do offer better protection for the "click here to see the Olsen twins naked crowd" then the free AVs.
Twist86
Active Member
Well it comes down to intelligence. Randomly clicking on crap jumping site to site is a perfect way to get a virus.
I haven't had a virus threat with AVG in 2 years. Though I am a freak of nature...I payed for it for 1 year (10 bucks to support my favorite program) and the key has never been blocked. I been getting updates since.
I haven't had a virus threat with AVG in 2 years. Though I am a freak of nature...I payed for it for 1 year (10 bucks to support my favorite program) and the key has never been blocked. I been getting updates since.
Yeah even though I agree with this AVG scans and kills and traces of a virus doesn't it
tremmor
Well-Known Member
i like Lawson comment. I always liked avg free and works fine. On the otherhand i hang out downstairs. i like the extra protection like Nod and Kaspersky. it does a little more. Hands down, if your a straight shooter then avg free works. if you play then others will be needed.
ceewi1
VIP Member
Security suites provide a lot more features than just anti-virus software, such as firewalls, anti-spam, etc... Certainly you can get those features using separate programs for each, but many people prefer an all-in-one solution. Manufacturers of paid security suites also generally provide support, which you won't have with a free product. Paid products are also licensed for use in a business environment, whereas the free programs are generally home use only.
Yeah I can see MAYBE paying for a security suite but still you can all the stuff from a security suite in freeware programs but it in this case I can see where one program would be beneficial to you
g4m3rof1337
Active Member
I bought Kaspersky, and haven't had a single problem, or even regretted it. I've always used Avast!, AVG, and some other free programs, but never really found one I liked.. So I tried Kaspersky, and love it. I don't mind buying things if I know I'll like it, same reason I pay for WoW every month, that, and I have money to spend..
