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bellgamin

September 2nd, 2006, 05:13 PM

The latest AV-Comparatives test results have convinced me to consider buying AntiVir Premium. However, when I follow their "purchase" link, it takes me to THIS site (https://shop.antivir-pe.de/index.php?id=174&L=1), which...

1- States prices exclusively in EUROs, including VAT. Parts of the site are in German.

2- Asks for a checksum for my credit card -- which I have NO idea what they are talking about. The site offers no explanation. I tried leaving this block blank but it won't accept the entry without it. So I gave up. (Screenshot is below, but with personal data omitted)

It seems to me that these folks are not quite ready for prime time. They make it so diffiicult to buy their product that it is VERY off-putting.

Does anyone know a link for buying the premium edition where they cater to United States folks?

lodore

September 2nd, 2006, 05:16 PM

i dont know but my dad managed to order from it in the UK.

im hoping to get a secound licence for the desktop soon lol

but sorry i cant help you

cdr

September 2nd, 2006, 05:19 PM

Bellgamin,
I think the "checksum" they are asking for might be the 3- or 4-digit security code that a lot of credit cards have on the back of the card. I would try that and see if it works. It's just an odd terminology, perhaps--calling it a "checksum."
Good luck!:)

Firecat

September 2nd, 2006, 05:20 PM

-{ Quote: "The latest AV-Comparatives test results have convinced me to consider buying AntiVir Premium. However, when I follow their "purchase" link, it takes me to THIS site (https://shop.antivir-pe.de/index.php?id=174&L=1), which...

1- States prices exclusively in EUROs, including VAT. Parts of the site are in German.

2- Asks for a checksum for my credit card -- which I have NO idea what they are talking about. The site offers no explanation. I tried leaving this block blank but it won't accept the entry without it. So I gave up. (Screenshot is below, but with personal data omitted)

It seems to me that these folks are not quite ready for prime time. They make it so diffiicult to buy their product that it is VERY off-putting.

Does anyone know a link for buying the premium edition where they cater to United States folks?" }-
Maybe this will help:

-{ Quote: "This code sample demonstrates the algorithm for validating a credit card number. Almost all credit card companies use the same method for generating card numbers.

In this method, the last digit of the card number is a checksum. The other digits are generally used to identify the card company, the financial institution that issued the card, the customer account number, etc. They follow whatever coding scheme that particular card company chooses." }-

http://www.brainjar.com/js/validation/default2.asp

Big Apple

September 2nd, 2006, 05:26 PM

Firecat

September 2nd, 2006, 05:28 PM

-{ Quote: "My creditcard has a security code with the last 3 digits as the checksum." }-
I think this would make sense because as you can see in bellgamin's screenshot; there are three stars right above the box that asks for the checksum - maybe they are meant to indicate that you need to enter the 3 digit security code?

Graystoke

September 2nd, 2006, 06:06 PM

-{ Quote: "The latest AV-Comparatives test results have convinced me to consider buying AntiVir Premium. However, when I follow their "purchase" link, it takes me to THIS site (https://shop.antivir-pe.de/index.php?id=174&L=1), which...

1- States prices exclusively in EUROs, including VAT. Parts of the site are in German.

2- Asks for a checksum for my credit card -- which I have NO idea what they are talking about. The site offers no explanation. I tried leaving this block blank but it won't accept the entry without it. So I gave up. (Screenshot is below, but with personal data omitted)

It seems to me that these folks are not quite ready for prime time. They make it so diffiicult to buy their product that it is VERY off-putting.

Does anyone know a link for buying the premium edition where they cater to United States folks?" }-

bellgamin......I'm in California, and I purchased AntiVir Premium a couple of weeks ago. The checksum they are asking for is the 3 digit security code on the back of the credit card. Some credit cards have a 4 digit code on the back.

I purchased AntiVir Premium using Visa, with the online statement showing 20 Euros. I believe that works out to about $25 US. I read some where that the credit card company will convert the Euros to USD when billing you. I haven't received my latest bill yet so I can't confirm, but that sounds logical to me. I would have to agree though, they should have the option to show the price in USD. It just makes sense. The Euro only, might/could scare a lot of people off.

PS...Very happy with my purchase so far. :)

JerryM

September 2nd, 2006, 06:11 PM

I suspect most know of this, but here is a conversion site.
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?amt=1&from=EUR&to=USD&submit=Convert

Jerry

lodore

September 2nd, 2006, 06:35 PM

ye but i use the easier site. www.xe.com ive been using it for years and so easy to remember

bellgamin

September 2nd, 2006, 07:13 PM

Thanks to all. Evidently (as many of you suggested) the "checksum" is calling for the 3-digit code. But if so, why doesn't the website explain this fact (as other websites do), & why is the checksum entry block waaay bigger than would be required for merely 3 digits?

In any event I have decided to hold off a while because the structure of their website leads me to believe that allowing me to pay for a license would be "tolerated" moreso that desired.

Honyak

September 3rd, 2006, 12:16 AM

In any event I have decided to hold off a while because the structure of their website leads me to believe that allowing me to pay for a license would be "tolerated" moreso that desired.

Exactly my feelings, have started to purchase on several occasions but backed off due to lack of $USD being indicated. Maybe they are not interested in American sales.

Big Apple

September 3rd, 2006, 02:05 AM

-{ Quote: "In any event I have decided to hold off a while because the structure of their website leads me to believe that allowing me to pay for a license would be "tolerated" moreso that desired.

Exactly my feelings, have started to purchase on several occasions but backed off due to lack of $USD being indicated. Maybe they are not interested in American sales." }-

What a great nonsense, you should see the number of sites in $USD for the European folks. Everything is just changed into the proper currency when purchasing with your creditcard! No reason for me not to buy! And certainly regarding Antivir, you won't be sorry!

Firecat

September 3rd, 2006, 02:24 AM

-{ Quote: "In any event I have decided to hold off a while because the structure of their website leads me to believe that allowing me to pay for a license would be "tolerated" moreso that desired.

Exactly my feelings, have started to purchase on several occasions but backed off due to lack of $USD being indicated. Maybe they are not interested in American sales." }-
Your credit card company will convert the Euro currency into US Dollars. When it appears on your credit card bill, it will appear in USD currency and not Euro. This is how it has always worked for me.

Graystoke

September 3rd, 2006, 03:01 AM

-{ Quote: "Your credit card company will convert the Euro currency into US Dollars. When it appears on your credit card bill, it will appear in USD currency and not Euro. This is how it has always worked for me." }-

Exactly what I said. Well maybe not exactly, but pretty darn close. ;) ;D

Firecat

September 3rd, 2006, 03:42 AM

-{ Quote: "Exactly what I said. Well maybe not exactly, but pretty darn close. ;) ;D" }-
I know from experience because I have purchased software whose cost was displayed in various currencies like HKD, USD, AUD etc. But always the credit card bill shows it in my local currency only. After all, the banks are very well aware that foreign currency bills on their credit cards may cause panic among customers :)

Technodrome

September 3rd, 2006, 08:44 AM

-{ Quote: "
Exactly my feelings, have started to purchase on several occasions but backed off due to lack of $USD being indicated. Maybe they are not interested in American sales." }-

Wow. So European vacation is out of the question for you? :P

tD

Big Apple

September 3rd, 2006, 08:52 AM

Better to stick to the American soil: Everything is 'much bigger' and 'much better'. Even the dollar is all mighty, scared to buy for another currency???
Better stay safe, you never know!
Wonder how all those countries, where the American Military is busy, feel!

Suggers

September 3rd, 2006, 09:07 AM

Does anyone know if you can adjust the heuristic level on the free version, or can you only change these settings on the premium?

Thanks
Suggers

nicM

September 3rd, 2006, 09:23 AM

-{ Quote: "Better to stick to the American soil: Everything is 'much bigger' and 'much better'. Even the dollar is all mighty, scared to buy for another currency???
" }-

What?!! :blink: ...

€ vs $ rates (http://www.x-rates.com/d/USD/EUR/graph120.html) if needed.

@Suggers : Yes, of course you can select heuristics level with Classic version; just make sure "expert mode" is enabled in the configuration panel.

nicM

Technodrome

September 3rd, 2006, 10:48 AM

Folks lets stay on topic here.

I did purchase the Premium edition a few month back (without any problems at all). You should not have any problems with this sale as long as you know what "checksum" stands for. :)

After sale you will receive a nice invoice (in PDF file) with everything on it. As mentioned before your CC will convert currency automatically to USD.

tD

bellgamin

September 3rd, 2006, 04:16 PM

-{ Quote: "Wow. So European vacation is out of the question for you? :P" }-
-{ Quote: "What a great nonsense..." }-Fine, I understand NOW about using various currencies online -- something new for me. When I was young & visited other nations, we had to buy their currency. That was back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth, of course.

I might add that there was no need for Big Apple, Technodrome, etc to get so sarcastic because you knew something about buying with other currencies that I didn't. I taught school for many years before retiring. Thank goodness I never felt it necessary to use sarcasm or belittle others when I taught them new information.:-\

kdm31091

September 3rd, 2006, 04:39 PM

If I buy Antivir paid, then do I get to download all future version for a year, like with the integrated firewall etc?

What's the renewal fee?

Technodrome

September 3rd, 2006, 07:16 PM

-{ Quote: "
I might add that there was no need for Big Apple, Technodrome, etc to get so sarcastic because you knew something about buying with other currencies that I didn't. I taught school for many years before retiring. Thank goodness I never felt it necessary to use sarcasm or belittle others when I taught them new information.:-\" }-

Bellgamin,
Sorry if my reply offended you. It was directed to Honyak post and I meant for this to be a joke and not sarcasm. So once again accept my apology. :thumb:

tD

kdm31091

September 3rd, 2006, 08:34 PM

How is Antivir Premium's Spyware/Adware detection?

How is the phishing detection, does it work with all browsers?

And lastly what's the yearly renewal fee?

Firecat

September 3rd, 2006, 08:45 PM

-{ Quote: "How is Antivir Premium's Spyware/Adware detection?

How is the phishing detection, does it work with all browsers?

And lastly what's the yearly renewal fee?" }-
Anti-Phishing should work with most common browsers.

I would expect Adware/Spyware detection to work well, though there is not a reliable test for Antivir's spyware detection yet.

The yearly renewal, AFAIK, is the same cost as the initial one year license purchase.

Honyak

September 3rd, 2006, 10:31 PM

-{ Quote: "Bellgamin,
Sorry if my reply offended you. It was directed to Honyak post and I meant for this to be a joke and not sarcasm. So once again accept my apology. :thumb:

tD" }-

I merely stated I felt the same as bell about being tolerated moreso than desired. It had nothing to with with conversion rates, there are plenty of sites to assist in converting currency. But thanks for the lssson anyway:isay:

kdm31091

September 3rd, 2006, 10:42 PM

Okay, I bit the bullet and bought it. It looks awesome so far, and I signed up to try the firewall beta. Is the firewall incorporated final product going to be free for current paid users?

bellgamin

September 4th, 2006, 02:42 AM

-{ Quote: "Okay, I bit the bullet and bought it. It looks awesome so far, and I signed up to try the firewall beta. Is the firewall incorporated final product going to be free for current paid users?" }-Good for you! Please keep us posted as to how you like it in days to come.

I shall probably relent & buy it myself in a day or 2. I just hope that no one lures Stefan Kurtzhals away from Avira GmbH (or he might end up in Iceland, too -- alongside zee Inspector).

I do hope Technodrome is still watching this thread. He usually has more *inside information* about the security software industry that anyone else around. Maybe he can tell us whether (1) H+BEDV changed their name to Avira, OR (2) Avira GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of H+BEDV, OR (3) none of the above?

FRug

September 4th, 2006, 02:53 AM

Avira was founded as a sister company for international business by the company leaders of H+BEDV (because non-germans have trouble spelling the name ;). At the beginning of this year both 'legal entities' were reunited under the name of Avira. It's always been the same staff/management, no matter what name they used.

Technodrome

September 4th, 2006, 09:04 AM

-{ Quote: "
I do hope Technodrome is still watching this thread. He usually has more *inside information* about the security software industry that anyone else around. Maybe he can tell us whether (1) H+BEDV changed their name to Avira, OR (2) Avira GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of H+BEDV, OR (3) none of the above?" }-

From the web site:
-{ Quote: "Security has a new name: Avira
And a new Internet presence

AntiVir PersonalProducts GmbH and its sister company H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH merge under a new company name: Avira GmbH. Consequently, the AntiVir solutions for home users will be directly attended from our headquarters in Tettnang starting on 1 April.

In this way we create a central contact point for all matters related to the AntiVir security solutions and offer you "More than Security" from one source.

This motto also reflects in our new Internet presence you can find at www.avira.com right away.
" }-

I hope it helps.

tD