BitDefender 8 free for 24 hours

[tsehov]

Bit Defender Standard free for one year. Starting Feb 17.02.2006
00.00 gmt 24 hours.

Go get it from here:

http://www.bitdefender.de/24free/

[Happy Bytes]

According to Bitdefender press release 'coz lots of problems with Antivir 7.
They try to protect antivir users which didn't get any updates and/or having massive problems with Antivir Version 7.

[StevieO]

The website is Deutch so i tried with http://www.bitdefender.en/24free/ instead and got a blank page.

Is this offer available in English or only German ? If not English, why ? If it can be had in English does someone have the correct link.

Thanks


StevieO

[zapjb]

Thanks tsehov. I reposted this at other forums.
@StevieO I downloaded this & checked properties and it's English.

[PCJohn]

Is this version for all Windows (w98 too)?

[tansu]

{QUOTE-> According to Bitdefender press release 'coz lots of problems with Antivir 7.
They try to protect antivir users which didn't get any updates and/or having massive problems with Antivir Version 7. <-QUOTE}

Antivir and Bitdefender has a connection?

[StevieO]

zapjb

Thanks !

PCJohn

Yes 98 too, so if everything goes ok, i'll be more than happy to trade up from Antivir. It's a shame as i was very content with AV6 and never had any problems with it. AV7 seems to have improved a lot, but the updates are still touch and go.


StevieO

[Happy Bytes]

{QUOTE-> Antivir and Bitdefender has a connection? <-QUOTE}

Yes. It's called war.

[controler]

{QUOTE-> I downloaded this & checked properties and it's English. <-QUOTE}

Installed it is NOT English;)

con

[PCJohn]

Hi StevieO,

Did you find the url for the english version?
Thank you.

tsehov,
Thanks for posting this offer :)

PCJohn

[zapjb]

Cr*p it's not in english?

[controler]

It did not install on my machine in English but seems to still work. Now all I need to do is learn a few German words to navigate through the GUI LOL

[controler]

here ya go

[zapjb]

Was there an language option? Maybe missed?

[PCJohn]

Vielen dank :) controler dass ist spass

[PCJohn]

Its not too hard if you like to try it
:thumb:

[StevieO]

Was los hier ist ?

So it's not in english after all ! Good thing i havn't installed it then.

I'd still like to know why we can't have the English version ? And it is a top AV.


StevieO

[hemkop]

well if you all want a english version for free then ask the supporter why they have not released the free version on english also.
LiveChatt support: http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Live-Assistance.html

[Paradutch]

Ok you guys..I download this baby myselfjust 10 min ago.

if you have any problems with the german language let me know..I am dutch..but I also speak german.

here is allready a basic tranlsation:

for the buttons..zurueck = BACK
Weiter= NEXT

Abbrechen= Cancel

this baby also has real time scanner.....aswell. BD is indeed a good AV produkt.
Antivir updates here go fast and no problem...but then again I live in Europe...close to Germany. So I don't know how that is for american guys.
One thing i noticed before was the fact the updates with BD are usualy rather large.....if you compare that with average updates of AVAST!...or NOD32....that is.

Another strange thing is that the original posters aid it was free for a year...well after installing this program here says the licence key is valid untill 9th of september 2006....so that is only 7 months.
cheers,

Paradutch.

[Happy Bytes]

Just edit the Win.Ini file and this is the trick ;)

[Happy Bytes]

delete Install, Install2, Device, Device2 from [Internal] - reinstall and bingo ;) :o ;D

[controler]

{QUOTE-> delete Install, Install2, Device, Device2 from [Internal] - reinstall and bingo ;) :o ;D <-QUOTE}


So you reinstall over the current German install after deleting info from INI file?

Does this trick make it a English version?

con

[Technodrome]

WOW. I am suprised...Last time I checked any modification to software (unless allowed by producer) was illegal. This special BD version is available for the German market only.

Please refrein from any modification/hacking talks and posts.


PS. This post is not directed on HB’s post about wrong license date modification (which appears to be legal and backed by BD developer) but to those people who are asking about English language conversion.


tD

[Happy Bytes]

There is now "WOW" and no modification. That's a workaround even posted by bitdefender to avoid the wrong 1 year license if you had bitdefener already installed before. So please kindly refrein from accusing me here without the proper background facts.

[Technodrome]

Please, I am not accusing anyone.??? These kinds of topics usually go downhill. We had one in the past. If they want this version to be available to the whole world they would indicted that. It’s a marketing technique and it’s a regional thing.


tD.

[Happy Bytes]

Ok, once again: >:(

The win.ini "fix" is suggested when you install this version and your license shows less than 12 months. This is a known problem of the bitdefender free edition (when you had installed this before) and then install Standard Version.

You have to remove this inorder to get the full (and legal!) license time.
That's not a hack, thats not a crack, thats what bitdefender itself suggests.

[zapjb]

OK this modification also overwrites German with English?

[Happy Bytes]

of course NOT.

[waters]

Can the key be used from the german version into english version

[Happy Bytes]

{QUOTE-> Can the key be used from the german version into english version <-QUOTE}

Are you asking me? if yes:

[waters]

If they say it is to protect antivir users that cant update,and that product is used globally ,then why isnt it available globally

[StevieO]

174701

Interesting ! So how do we get the key for the german version so we can put it in the english one ?

Thanks


StevieO

[zapjb]

Good question StevieO.:thumb:

[Technodrome]

{QUOTE-> 174701

Interesting ! So how do we get the key for the german version so we can put it in the english one ?

Thanks


StevieO <-QUOTE}

You buy it! 8) On serious note: Sadly this special offer appears to be only for German speaking folks.



tD

[Firecat]

{QUOTE-> 174701

Interesting ! So how do we get the key for the german version so we can put it in the english one ?

Thanks


StevieO <-QUOTE}
I'm not sure, but I think this is how you get the serial key:

- Open/Start the BitDefender Management Console
- Select the 'general' option on the left (the button with the icon of a book)
- Now, on the right. Click the 'Registration' tab (which should be the second tab among the four tabs on the top of the screen)
- Here, your product ID will be displayed (in the format of something like like '1234A1234BD123CABC1D'). Copy the entire product ID.
- Now, uninstall your current version of BD and install the english version.
- If it asks you for registration, use the product ID you copied earlier (enter it in the format XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX)
- If everything goes fine you should have a fully functional copy of BitDefender Standard, English version.

[zapjb]

{QUOTE-> I'm not sure, but I think this is how you get the serial key:

- Open/Start the BitDefender Management Console
- Select the 'general' option on the left (the button with the icon of a book)
- Now, on the right. Click the 'Registration' tab (which should be the second tab among the four tabs on the top of the screen)
- Here, your product ID will be displayed (in the format like '1234A1234B1234C1234D'). Copy the entire product ID.
- Now, uninstall your current version of BD and install the english version.
- If it asks you for registration, use the product ID you copied earlier (enter it in the format XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX)
- If everything goes fine you should have a fully functional copy of BitDefender Standard, English version. <-QUOTE}
Can anybody confirm this works? And about downloading BD 8 std english. Is this readily available, is it a trial which turns to full with key or not? Thanks.

[Firecat]

Australian users can get a full English version of BitDefender 8 Standard for Windows (1 year) free from this link:

http://www.bitdefender.com.au/site/Products/PCUsersPromotion/

And no, it does not seem limited to any time period.

[Firecat]

{QUOTE-> Can anybody confirm this works? And about downloading BD 8 std english. Is this readily available, is it a trial which turns to full with key or not? Thanks. <-QUOTE}
You can download the trial and enter the registered version key to make it a full-featured version. :)

[zapjb]

{QUOTE-> You can download the trial and enter the registered version key to make it a full-featured version. :) <-QUOTE}
Thanks FC.;D

[Technic]

Hello all!

I am very very surprised that Eset Moderator can post replies like seen above.:o

How to modify *.ini files to "hack" the software. Telling forum users who's at "war" (mocking competitor AV companies).

I never knew that Wilders Security forums has turned their back to "unbiased information"

No offence, but shocked. :thumbd:

technic

[waters]

Key cannot be put into english version to obtain i year licence.

[IBK]

it is not a hack, it is an official workaround, read here: http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/69716 (in german)

[Technodrome]

{QUOTE-> Hello all!

I am very very surprised that Eset Moderator can post replies like seen above.:o

How to modify *.ini files to "hack" the software. Telling forum users who's at "war" (mocking competitor AV companies).

I never knew that Wilders Security forums has turned their back to "unbiased information"

No offence, but shocked. :thumbd:

technic <-QUOTE}

What HB posted is legal and official.


tD

[likuidkewl]

{QUOTE-> Key cannot be put into english version to obtain i year licence. <-QUOTE}
I can second this.

If you want a "free" copy legitimately, without the work around . Buy the OCT 2005 issue of PC User (AUS ver), and follow the instructions with it as posted above by firecat.

[bigc73542]

{QUOTE-> it is not a hack, it is an official workaround, read here: http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/69716 (in german) <-QUOTE}


Here is the translation to the workaround.

[JimIT]

{QUOTE-> Hello all!

How to modify *.ini files to "hack" the software. technic <-QUOTE}

Has nothing to do with hacking the software. It's removing stuff in the Windows .ini file that should have been removed by BD's uninstaller, and isn't.

[Technic]

Ok, roger that. I just got wierd feeling about HB's posts. Modifying the *.ini file was not the only reason for my post. Maybe you guys know better whats correct. :)

Take care and be safe,

technic

[Skytrooper]

That "translation" is hilarious. :)

[PCJohn]

No more popups for a year :)
I will learn some german for that 8)

[Joerg]

Here are some more short translations of the GUI:
"Schild" = real time scanner
"Prüfen" = scan
"Planer" = schedule
"Quarantäne" = quarantine
"Berichte" = reports

"Einstellungen" = settings, "Erweitert" = advanced, "Deaktivieren" = deactivate.
"Eingehende E-Mail prüfen" = scan incoming mails
"Dateizugriffe prüfen" = scan file on access
"Registrierung prüfen" = scan registry
"Datei anzeigen" = show filenames
"Warnen, wenn ein Virus entdeckt wurde" = show warning message if infection found

HTH
Joerg

[Firefighter]

What are those main differencies between BitDefender 8 Std and BitDefender 9 Std?

Best regards,
Firefighter!

[Happy Bytes]

HIVE/S-BOX technology.

[Firefighter]

{QUOTE-> HIVE/S-BOX technology. <-QUOTE}Is it after that the same as you are using NOD32 v. 1 instead of NOD32 v. 2? Not a very good offer in my mind! :-\

Best regards,
Firefighter!

[RejZoR]

Happy Bytes, are you sure? As far as i know BitDefender uses same method as Kaspersky (engine and signatures are basically the same,updated via updater).
So whatever BD9 offers engine wise, it's also offered by BD8 and even BD7.
Except few program specific features that are only present in latest BD9.
HiVE is one of things that is shared over entire BitDefender product line.

[Happy Bytes]

Feel free to ask they guys from bitdefender, but mention that you ask about this german one-day action. :)

[Firefighter]

{QUOTE-> Feel free to ask they guys from bitdefender, but mention that you ask about this german one-day action. :) <-QUOTE}Use Avast 4.6 Home, if the AntiVir 7 PE Classic has some big difficulties to update. Still I believe that the problems with AntiVir are only temporarily.

During the last half a year I have used DrWeb as my main av and it has had lower detection rates in both Av-Comparatives.org and VirusP lately than AntiVir and BitDefender, but still my laptop has been clean all the time according to Kaspersky online scan.

http://www.kaspersky.com/service?chapter=161739400


Does that Firefox 1.5.0.1 and my other add-/malware-/spyware protections have something to do with it?


Ewido Anti-Malware 3.5 Plus:

http://www.ewido.net/en/download/updates/


BOClean 4.20:

http://www.nsclean.com/update.html


eTrust PestPatrol free offer:


M$ Anti-Spyware Beta1 (until those updates will be stopped)


SpywareBlaster:

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html


Spyware Block List File:

http://www.spywareguide.com/blockfile.php


IE/SPYAD:

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm#IESPYAD


MVPS HOSTS File:

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm


My surfing hapits were the opposite of safe hex but anything counts! ;D


Best regards,
Firefighter!

[Firecat]

{QUOTE-> I can second this.

If you want a "free" copy legitimately, without the work around . Buy the OCT 2005 issue of PC User (AUS ver), and follow the instructions with it as posted above by firecat. <-QUOTE}
I don't think anyone needs to buy the October issue of PC User (AUS). The instructions read as follows:

{QUOTE-> BitDefender 8 Standard

Unfortunately, the wrong version of BitDefender was given to PC User for use on the October 2005 cover disc. The registration key will not work with the version provided on the PC User cover disc, and you will need to uninstall this version.

To obtain the full version of BitDefender 8 Standard with a year of live updates, visit http://www.bitdefender.com.au/site/Products/PCUsersPromotion/ and register your details. A serial number will be sent to your nominated email address with the download link for BitDefender 8 Standard. Alternatively, if you would prefer to be sent a replacement disc rather than download the correct software, please email PC User at pcusercd@acp.com.au and include your postal address. <-QUOTE}

There are some other great offers too:

http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/Dir/registration

[hollywoodpc]

Here is a stupid question . BD8 standard is not free anyway ? I mean , other than the real time protection .

[mrhero]

{QUOTE-> Here is a stupid question . BD8 standard is not free anyway ? I mean , other than the real time protection . <-QUOTE}

Yes, it is free without real time protection.

[hollywoodpc]

Thank you Mr H;)

[metallicakid15]

wait wait so the link above gives you bitdefender free full version for 1 year or just on-demand scanning and updating

[hollywoodpc]

free full version 8 . Not in English for the U.S.A. however

[likuidkewl]

{QUOTE-> I don't think anyone needs to buy the October issue of PC User (AUS). The instructions read as follows <-QUOTE}

Right, but if you are one of those people who are extremely righteous and would feel as though you are stealing, I just thought I would point that out. Just so a few people can sleep better at night. ;)

[StevieO]

I'm slightly confused with some of this now !

If BD8 is only an on demand AV, and anybody can get it anytime they like for Free from them without a licence, then what's the big deal with this offer. What's supposedly different about this BD8 offer version, against the normal Free one ?

And it's not just the germans who are favourites, but the ozzies too now ! Well at least we would be able to understand it anyway lol.


StevieO

[hollywoodpc]

It adds real time protection .

[StevieO]

hollywoodpc

Thanks that makes all the difference then.

So is this a reactivated version of what used to be i imagine the full version of BD8 with RTP, whereas the now widely available free BD8 has had RTP removed/disabled ?

I wouldn't want all the extra stuff like FW etc etc that comes with BD9 anyway even if they were offering that. Just the AV is fine for me, so BD8 with RTP would be great.


StevieO

[zapjb]

You got it StevieO. BD v8 Std = RTP (Resident)
BD v8 free = on demand only

[PCJohn]

Antivir 6 is still the best in comparison with Bitdefender and Avast.
Why did they abandon this great product?
Still cant understand why.
The GUI may not be slick and sexy but it works for me.
Its like when they put the new coca cola on the market.
Coca cola classic was the best, better then the rest.
So is Antivir 6
::)

[StevieO]

PCJohn

Well i was happy with AV6 apart from the update glitches, and i believe it was a very good performer in every way. I wouldn't say that it is better than BD though, as just going by all the online scans i've done, on my PC and other peoples, my experience is that BD covers a lot more ground than AV.


StevieO

[PCJohn]

Goodmorning Stevie O,

Antivir6 is the Volkswagen of the Av`s :)
Maybe not the best car but a good simple car for a good price.
Not goodlooking, no luxury but its fast and light and works well.
Never let me down.
Biitdefender makes my pc much slower like Avast does.

PCJohn

[StevieO]

Bitdefender 8 is in my PC as of right now and running on my 98SE machine.

I didn't uninstall AV7 just disabled the running processes as i have done before with more than one AV in my PC, never had any problems doing this. And you can always switch between the 2 if you want to. So AV7 is there on standby while i monitor BD's progress for a while.

I filled in the details on the Aus BD site and got the Key and DL link by return email. The install went smoothly and it only took a few minutes to configure it, and then rebooted and manually collected the latest updates of which there were rather a lot as to be expected the first time, but they only took about 2 minutes or so to DL. I havn't rebooted yet for them to take effect though.

So far i seem to have noticed maybe a very slight difference in apps/pages etc loading/displaying, but only if you blink, or it could just be me, either way it's no big deal. The CPU usage is averaging out at around only 2% and other system resources arn't much different to before.

Early days, but looking good !


StevieO

[PCJohn]

Nice gesture of Bitdefender.
I disabled it though and intalled antivir 6 again :)

[StevieO]

PCJohn

Good morning to you sir !

Yes i see what you mean, and flash looking GUI's without substance under the hood don't impress me either. I thought AV6/7 look just fine.

I tried Avast several years ago and i felt it slowed things down for me too, and the mp3 style GUI was not good, but the updates are. Non the less i know it's a very good AV, just not for me.

It's too early to 100% say that i've completely abanded AV7 altogether though, so i'll see how things play out.


StevieO

[PCJohn]

Hope you like Bitdefender Stevie,
That popup is very annoying.
The gui of Avast is childish and not professional.
Everyone is free to choose wich av she/he likes best.
Have a nice weekend :)

PCJohn

[TAP]

{QUOTE->
The gui of Avast is childish and not professional.
PCJohn <-QUOTE}

You can turn off skins and use avast!'s skinless interface that's plain, simple and professional (IMHO). :)

[hemkop]

Hey yes maybe the old version yeah, sure we can for ever discusst about antivir, avast, avg but ohh do not belive that avast, antivir, or avg will ever beat the kav, bitdefender or nod32.
for me what i have read about little antivir and avast are both great and then 3:thd comes AVG, but these 3 antiviruses will not even come near the other three Kav, Bd and nod, of their Technology, sorry dude thats Fact.:o
I dont say that antivir, avg and avast are bad, yes they are also growing up, but so are others av also!
Bye good luck, please choise which antivirus you want, you dont have to bash other's and say this is the best and this is the worst, no antivirus is perfect, we see on jottiscan some av's misses some trojans, so you can never be 100% protected.
Good Real Luck ;D

[PCJohn]

I agree with you, no AV is perfect.
Its the trick to find out wich program is perfect for you.
As this is a forum everyone can speak out and say what he or she likes or dislikes about softwarex, otherwise there would be no point in discussing here.
There is room for more (new) freeware antivirus programs.
I hope there will be more choice soon.

Greetings,

PCJohn

[StevieO]

I'd like to say thanks to everyone who i havn't yet, who provided info on this, and in particular Firecat and Happy Bytes.

Firecat also gave a very good link in post 57 to some fully working normally pay for software offers that are still available, even from last year !

The details that Happy Bytes gave about the win.ini file etc are very welcome.

It's still working fine, though i don't use the POP3 etc stuff, so i've dissallowed the server part of it.

Thanks again for all the input which really helped, and especially to tsehov for starting the thread.


StevieO

[aigle]

{QUOTE->

There are some other great offers too:

http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/Dir/registration <-QUOTE}

Are these offers for PC user readers only( who pay for PC user) or any body can get these?

[Blackcat]

Just make sure you use an Australian (http://www1.auspost.com.au/postcodes/)post code ;)

[waters]

Thanks Blackcat

[aigle]

{QUOTE-> Just make sure you use an Australian (http://www1.auspost.com.au/postcodes/)post code ;) <-QUOTE}

!! Not mentioned there.

[Firecat]

{QUOTE-> !! Not mentioned there. <-QUOTE}
Then choose a post code from the link below and use it. ;)

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~enigman/australia/postcodes.html

{QUOTE->
Are these offers for PC user readers only( who pay for PC user) or any body can get these? <-QUOTE}

If a link has been provided for the offer, then yes, anybody can get these. I think some of the offers do allow you to choose your country.

[Firecat]

And by the way, one can upgrade their current BitDefender 8 license to version 9 for free. Just download the new version and use the current serial/license key. I don't know if this will work for the licenses obtained through the PC User promotions, but its certainly worth a try. ;)

[waters]

Yes,email with serial gives a link to upgrade to version 9.I just upgraded

[StevieO]

I've updated BD8 to BD9. I chose to do a complete uninstall of BD8 along with a full Regseeker clean out, rather than install over the top which was an option.

Things seem a little smoother in general with BD9, but not much difference in resources etc. The only thing that's slightly annoying is the small delay in opening folders etc as it scans them, but i have enabled this option so i guess it's just doing what it's supposed to. Also when i try to DL something there are a few seconds delay before i can proceed. Similar thing here i presume ! This happened with BD8 as well.

Updates are blindingly fast from the BD servers, and often too !

My key says it runs out on 22-7-06 ?


StevieO

[StevieO]

I've since rebooted and found to my delight, that the key now runs until 18-2-07, great news !


StevieO

[clique]

Hi all
and thank you all
I got version 8 copy and upgraded it to version 9 just few hours ago. tested it with eicar to see how setting behaves. now whenever I delete the internet temp files or use ccleaner I have to click on 6 multiple elerts on top of each others. this happens even if the temp folder is empty. any clue how to stop this. Thanks again

[chia]

Try deleting the eicar files in Quarantine (if there are any in there) and see if that helps.

[Technodrome]

Disable Virus shield (task bar BD icon then right click) and run CCleaner again. It looks like BD virus shield blocks CCleaner to do its job on that particular file.


tD

[clique]

no go. thank you both. I'm going to uinstall/reinstall. one thing I want to make clear though: can I install version 9 straight away and apply the key. Thanks

[Technodrome]

Yes.


tD

[chia]

{QUOTE->
Updates are blindingly fast from the BD servers, and often too !

<-QUOTE}

Not to mention robust. Last update had 3500+ signatures :o . Updates seem to be on steroids as of late. :)

[likuidkewl]

Softwin seems to have its act together with this little evolution, blazing speeds, almost showing off for the Antivir guys.

[aka:snowman]

Had alittle free time so decide to test drive BD 9..........not bad......I just removed my regular AV's from start-up prior to install....an then just let it rip.......

had some minor issues at first.......during the first couple of scans the system frose.........finally decided to remove everything from start-up except BD9.......then it scanned 100% without freezing.......after that one complete scan everything worked as should be after I put things back in the start-up.........it works fine now.

am very satisfied with the AV I've been using but may consider BD9 at some future date.........looks pretty good.

[clique]

The more I test antiviruses the more I like NOD. didn't like the way BD9 handles viruses on nasty sites, I had to click on 30 alerts (see my post above) on a delibrate visit to one site where in fact NOD did terminate the same site in question with 3 clicks (alas, why not one click like Avast), Also I have to click them again and again every time because BD9 keeps on showing these alerts when emptying internet temp files manually or by ccleaner.

[TAP]

{QUOTE-> NOD did terminate the same site in question with 3 clicks (alas, why not one click like Avast), Also I have to click them again and again every time because BD9 keeps on showing these alerts when emptying internet temp files manually or by ccleaner. <-QUOTE}

With avast! Home Edition, you can use so-called "Silent mode" in Web Shield so avast! will terminate malware via HTTP traffic and automatically move malware to Virus Chest (quarantine) without any click, you will be warned by so-called avast! On-Access Message at the task bar only.

[clique]

{QUOTE-> With avast! Home Edition, you can use so-called "Silent mode" in Web Shield so avast! will terminate malware via HTTP traffic and automatically move malware to Virus Chest (quarantine) without any click, you will be warned by so-called avast! On-Access Message at the task bar only. <-QUOTE}
Thanks for this info TAP. I really do like the way Avast handles things. but I do feel (just a feeling) that I'm more secure with NOD. Also, on computers I tested I feeel (and again this is just a feeling) as if NOD is not there even though avast and NOD consume almost same amount of RAM, BD9 however is heavier on the same machine than both (NOD and Avast)

[bathisland]

This is what i get when i went to get the booty at the au site;
{QUOTE-> No serials left for this promotion <-QUOTE}
:-[ :( :'(

[Blackcat]

I think some of the members here, including myself, stripped the barrel dry!!!!!

[clique]

{QUOTE-> I think some of the members here, including myself, stripped the barrel dry!!!!! <-QUOTE}
:thumb:

[RejZoR]

:P I can get free BitDefender 9 Pro+ version via my ISP offer anytime i want.
So when my current NOD32 subscription runs out, i'll most probably migrate to BitDefender :P I just hope keys will work on BitDefender 10 since NOD32 will last till 2007 :)

[Firecat]

{QUOTE-> This is what i get when i went to get the booty at the au site;

:-[ :( :'( <-QUOTE}
Is this what you got when you visited the link or did you get this in an email?

The promotion web page still seems to be working fine for me. Try again.

[Blackcat]

Not here :-X

[likuidkewl]

Same message, @ FireCat this is after you put in your contact information.

[Sputnik]

I've tried to register yesterday, but it says "Already participated for this promotion." Well I didn't. I've used both my e-mail adresses, and still it gives this error... :'(

[Alphalutra1]

{QUOTE-> I've tried to register yesterday, but it says "Already participated for this promotion." Well I didn't. I've used both my e-mail adresses, and still it gives this error... :'( <-QUOTE}

Same thing for me, try another australian post code and a really random name and then it worked

Alphalutra1

[Blackcat]

{QUOTE-> Same thing for me, try another australian post code and a really random name and then it worked

Alphalutra1 <-QUOTE}
Have tried this several times. Still no luck :'(

But I cannot grumble as I have managed to receive 1 free license for this AV and I was trying to obtain a second license for my daughter.

So if there is anymore left, let's leave them for those users who cannot afford to buy a good AV.

[clique]

{QUOTE-> Have tried this several times. Still no luck :'( <-QUOTE}
chande name,post code, email. don't use same info all the time. if still no luck change IP(don't get me wrong) I mean go to local library, school, university etc.

[bathisland]

Nopes. Changing names, postcodes, email addresses does not work for me. Oh Well!!!! Better luck some other time.

[hollywoodpc]

{QUOTE-> I've tried to register yesterday, but it says "Already participated for this promotion." Well I didn't. I've used both my e-mail adresses, and still it gives this error... :'( <-QUOTE}
Hmmm . Same here
Alpha is correct . Changed some things around and BINGO ! But , then the message " No serials ..........

[nicM]

...By the way, Thank you Firecat ;) , I've got mine two days ago, and if I didn't like BD before because I thought it was slowing down my computer, it doesn't appear to do with the 9 Standard - even startup is quick as without BD indeed: I think I've found my AV for the next 12 months ! :D

[Ailric]

{QUOTE-> ...By the way, Thank you Firecat ;) , I've got mine two days ago, and if I didn't like BD before because I thought it was slowing down my computer, it doesn't appear to do with the 9 Standard - even startup is quick as without BD indeed: I think I've found my AV for the next 12 months ! :D <-QUOTE}

The same goes from me. I'm running BD 9 STD free and legal for the next year.

[Slovak]

{QUOTE-> I think some of the members here, including myself, stripped the barrel dry!!!!! <-QUOTE}
:) I stripped the barrel dry three times, one for each of the other three computers in my house ;)
Of course this was before they ran out of serial #'s

[Firecat]

{QUOTE-> :) I stripped the barrel dry three times, one for each of the other three computers in my house ;)
Of course this was before they ran out of serial #'s <-QUOTE}
Wow, that means you have licenses for six computers (since 1 license of BD covers 2 computers) :o

[chia]

{QUOTE-> Wow, that means you have licenses for six computers (since 1 license of BD covers 2 computers) :o <-QUOTE}Technically a license covers 1 desktop and 1 laptop (belonging to the same user) not 2 desktops. Still a good deal though. ;)

[aigle]

{QUOTE-> Technically a license covers 1 desktop and 1 laptop (belonging to the same user) not 2 desktops. Still a good deal though. ;) <-QUOTE}

if you are putting hypothetical data, how it can be legal ot at least it is not fair?

[Slovak]

{QUOTE-> Wow, that means you have licenses for six computers (since 1 license of BD covers 2 computers) :o <-QUOTE}
:o I guess they got raped then ;D

[RAV]

Tried a trial of BD9 Standard on my WinXP machine and I noticed much slower startup of programs, especially Mozilla Thunderbird and Firefox. I was running alongside Sunbelt Kerio 4. Uninstall for BD did not work! Even after uninstalling, BD9 would still be present (only the uninstall files would be gone). Tried reinstalling and then uninstalling and no go. I had to manually delete the registry entries, files, etc. per directions of BD website help.

I also had a few blue screens for the first time, so my initial impressions of BD9 weren't too great. I finally said WTH, and ordered NOD32 which runs much more smoothly, although takes some learning compared to BD.

[hemkop]

Well i have three computers at home, we're big family :)
i have kav, bitdefender and nod32 on diffrient computers, and i just tried to install and uninstall bitdefender and it worked perfect.
And also other user dont seem to have problem with it, only you.
Check your computer, Good Luck,
KAV - NOD32 RuLeZzZZz

[RejZoR]

There was obviously something very wrong with your PC prior to BD9 installation.
It's working very well on my PC, i notice small slowdown if i enable On-Access archive scanning (disabled by default). But the hit is very small so i can compensate with that. Uninstallation also went smooth. There are some files left behind but are easy to clean.

Softwin folder in Program Files and Common Files folders and Softwin key under Software entry in Local User and Local Machine registry hives.
It basically leaves settings behind in case you reinstall it (so it's all set without need to adjust everything again).

[RAV]

I am only posting MY experience. I have used other AVs without issue, but obviously the uninstall program for BD must have been corrupted on my computer. As for slowdowns, this was mainly noticable when starting up Thunderbird, but afterwards it ran normally. BD is probably a fine product, I opted for NOD32 instead and I am comparing the startup time for the apps against it.

[RejZoR]

Well maybe people simply prefer english over their native language.
I know i prefer english over slovene language in any software.
Mostly because slovene is crap for software translation. Loads of funny long words that don't have much in common with the meaning (for example CD is called "zgoščenka" ("zgoscenka") in our native language (officially). Kinda sux if you ask me ;D And it's not just this word. And from what i've seen german language is also full of very long words.
I also don't like having programs with mixed languages. For example, english windows, slovene display drivers and controls and german antivirus.
I prefer everything in english. So i can assume there are also people in germany that think the same as me.