Get free VIPRE Antivirus Premium on Twitter

[Chubb]

Get free VIPRE Antivirus Premium subscription on Twitter on the day of release


http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/twitter/

[Victek123]

Well, that's one way to get the ball rolling :) I'm not a twitter user, but I'd go for it if I needed a Vipre sub.

[falkor]

All about the TWITS ! Lol . I am not a TWIT because I do not care who does what on a daily basis . Interesting SunBelt chose Twitter and nothing else . If you trust that Vipre is strong enough , I a with Victek123 on this . Excellent deal if Vipre is something you want

[vijayind]

Free Subscription .... But no mention for how long ?? Could be 2 months, could be 3 yrs :D

My guess is the subscription duration given will depend on the number of followers you have on TW.

[Ibrad]

If this is a year subscription I shall be tweeting this ;D

[acr1965]

The lady in the video says free 1 year subscription- easy peasy.

[nikanthpromod]

Registered;D
Dont forget to post launching Date.:)

[vijayind]

-{ Quote: "The lady in the video says free 1 year subscription- easy peasy." }-
Yeah, seems too easy. Would be more reassuring if they put that as text on the site.

[Fajo]

Now they are having to just give it away. How sad. ;D

I guess sense it did so well in the Last round of AV-C and AV-T its a hell of a deal....... O wait!

[Macstorm]

Thank god I don't use twitter ;D

[larryb52]

e-mail no longer used?

[Fuzzfas]

I scanned (on demand only) my 407 summer samples. After cleaning, 39 remained. Not too bad. Avast some months ago, had left about 18 or a bit less.

In comparison MBAM left 51 items.

[acr1965]

Anyone have any inside info about when this will be released?

[vijayind]

-{ Quote: "Anyone have any inside info about when this will be released?" }-
I remember reading somewhere that is probably Feb 1,2010.

[acr1965]

I see VIPRE is 64 bit compatible while the current firewall is not. Since VIPRE 4incorporates a firewall (I am assuming Sunbelt's) will VIPRE 4 be 64 bit compatible?

edit- nevermind- looks like their forums say yes to 64 bit support through Windows 7.

[Templar]

I've been using Vipre now for over a month, I'm very happy with it running in silent mode and it's just so light etc.

[SourMilk]

Just a small note about the Vipre 4 Beta. I am giving it a trial run and I usually download known malware and a rogue that most antiviruses will miss on scanning. I tried to do the same with Vipre 4 and it wouldn't even let me access the websites where the baddies reside. lol. :thumb: It also caught a trojan in a questionalble download that my other defenses missed. Super light on Windows 7 64 bit. I am really impressed with Vipre.

Best of luck to the Vipre team.

SourMilk out

[cupez80]

does Vipre 4 have web scanner ?

[Ibrad]

Any get any more information on when this event will be?

[intrepid44]

I wonder what ever happened to this promo it has been a month since they announced it, maybe they are getting ready for av comp. lol:argh:

[acr1965]

Beats me. But my laptop is twitter-ready for this promo.

[AvinashR]

-{ Quote: "Beats me. But my laptop is twitter-ready for this promo." }-

March 1, 2010 is the release date for new Vipre 4.0. So get ready for the same.

[ViVek]

Im using latest Vipre 4 Beta4\RC on my laptop,works with no problems,nice sotware,of course im waiting for this promo too:D :D :D

[Ibrad]

Does anyone know if this is going to be a key for one PC or 3 PC's?

[darthsideous666]

-{ Quote: "Does anyone know if this is going to be a key for one PC or 3 PC's?" }-


They currently offer a single, double or home site type license. Unless they change the way the licenses are issued then my guess would be it will be a single license!

[vijayind]

Looks like Vipre 4 will hit RTM on March 2, 2010
http://supportforums.sunbeltsoftware.com/messageview.aspx?catid=23&threadid=3268&enterthread=y

-{ Quote: "Sunbelt Software is very pleased to announce the release of VIPRE 4.0 Release Candidate 2. This build is the final Release Candidate, and we expect to RTM this build for release on Tuesday, 02 March 2010.

Our public release date for all of the VIPRE 4.0 product family is Tuesday, 02 March 2010. At that time, you will be able to permanently upgrade your current 3.1 product to the 4.0 version, or upgrade to VIPRE Premium. When the release is available, a prompt will appear (just like past software upgrade notices). When clicked, you will be given the option of downloading the upgrade for your product, or upgrading to VIPRE Premium. " }-

So circle march 2 on your calendars and fire up your twitter accounts.

[Rain_Train]

Thank you very much for the heads up, vijayind. :thumb: :)

[ViVek]

Im using Latest RC2 Vipre 4........works nice,waiting for twitter promo:) :)

[smith2006]

The time is now! 8)

http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/twitter/

-{ Quote: "This is a one day only event! The official VIPRE Premium launch date is Tuesday March 2, 2010! " }-

[Pain of Salvation]

Already twitted it! Waiting for my license... :)

[smith2006]

-{ Quote: "Already twitted it! Waiting for my license... :)" }-

Hi,

Want to find out what to write in the email?

Just indicate the Twitter username in the email header?

Someone from another forum did received an auto-reply message after sending the email, but I received none. :-[

Thanks.

[Pain of Salvation]

-{ Quote: "Hi,

Want to find out what to write in the email?

Just indicate the Twitter username in the email header?

Someone from another forum did received an auto-reply message after sending the email, but I received none. :-[

Thanks." }-

I just reicived a reply.

In the header:

Vipre twitter promo: username: alvgd

in the body:

My twitter username: alvgd

http://twitter.com/alvgd

[acr1965]

I've not received a reply and it's been over an hour. Wonder if I should send another email?

[ViVek]

-{ Quote: "I've not received a reply and it's been over an hour.
" }-
me too:( :( :(

[firzen771]

WOW u guys are impatient, it says clearly on the promo page, please allow for 24 hours for the licenses to be distributed...

[smith2006]

-{ Quote: "I just reicived a reply.

In the header:

Vipre twitter promo: username: alvgd

in the body:

My twitter username: alvgd

http://twitter.com/alvgd" }-

Thanks for the reply, I really appreciate it. :thumb:

[smith2006]

-{ Quote: "WOW u guys are impatient, it says clearly on the promo page, please allow for 24 hours for the licenses to be distributed..." }-

It seems like an auto-reply acknowledging receipt of email (not talking about license distribution) , shouldn't it be instant?

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "It seems like an auto-reply acknowledging receipt of email (not talking about license distribution) , shouldn't it be instant?" }-

depends how many emails theyre getting, so it may not be instant, as with other license give aways, they can take some time, look back at the last Zonealarm one that took quite a while.

[SIR****TMG]

Just done mine on twitter

[Victek123]

-{ Quote: "Just done mine on twitter" }-
.
Yeah, just tweeted also :) By the way the giveaway version doesn't include the firewall, right? I was hoping to play with the FW.

[kasperking]

-{ Quote: ".
By the way the giveaway version doesn't include the firewall, right? I was hoping to play with the FW." }-
it does include the firewall.....the giveaway is for VIPRE Antivirus Premium see here....http://www.vipreantivirus.com/
-{ Quote: "Total protection! VIPRE Antivirus Premium is high-performance antivirus + antispyware software with an integrated firewall. It doesn't slow down your PC like other security products.
Does not slow down your PC
New antivirus + antispyware engine with firewall
Advanced anti-rootkit technology
Cutting-edge Proactive Protection
Full email protection: Outlook and Windows Mail
Ideal for Netbooks that need malware protection" }-

[gerardwil]

Got my confirmation within one hour: -{ Quote: "you are a Sunbelt Software follower on Twitter, and sending out 1-year, 1 PC VIPRE Antivirus Premium
licenses within the next 24-48 hours." }-

Gerard

[Victek123]

-{ Quote: "it does include the firewall.....the giveaway is for VIPRE Antivirus Premium see here....http://www.vipreantivirus.com/" }-
.
Excellent, thanks!

[nikanthpromod]

I got confirmation:argh:

[Pain of Salvation]

I'm worryed about the integration of VIPRE + Prevx, because in Vipre's FAQ we read:

"If you are running another antivirus product or firewall, DO NOT enable VIPRE's Active Protection. Doing so may result in significant performance issues. Uninstall other antivirus products and firewalls before you install VIPRE Antivirus Premium."

[kasperking]

-{ Quote: "I'm worryed about the integration of VIPRE + Prevx, because in Vipre's FAQ we read:

"If you are running another antivirus product or firewall, DO NOT enable VIPRE's Active Protection. Doing so may result in significant performance issues. Uninstall other antivirus products and firewalls before you install VIPRE Antivirus Premium."" }-
well its a standard warning not run two av/fw in real time....but prevx has an on execution scanning so it happily co-exists with other resident av/as..i think it would/should be okay with vipre too

[osip]

Excellent, I also got confirmation. Will uninstall KIS for a test run...

[firzen771]

got my confirmation several hours ago, just waitin for the license now. :thumb:

[nuttymicce]

It's been over 24 hours and no license as of yet......

[Sportscubs1272]

I was wondering if you are required to have people following your twitter site to qualify for this? I have an account set up, following Sunbelt and posted their advertisement on my page. I really did this to get the free software and I have nobody of yet following my tweets or lack of. :D I just hope they aren't too picky on the details and disqualify me on technical grounds.

They should send them out today or tomorrow. Sort of the same deal with the Zonealarm offers. Wait, wait and more wait. I do that every night when I'm at work.

[Mack Jones]

-{ Quote: "It's been over 24 hours and no license as of yet......" }-

"We will be confirming that you posted the announcement in Twitter, that you are a Sunbelt Software follower on Twitter, and sending out 1-year, 1 PC VIPRE Antivirus Premium licenses within the next 24-48 hours."

;)

[osip]

A great offer, bee patient...

[Victek123]

-{ Quote: "It's been over 24 hours and no license as of yet......" }-
.
Assuming you want to use the product immediately why not install the 30 day trial? As long as you received an email confirmation for tweeting you can be reasonably confident you will get a license.

[cet]

I just got my 1 year key from Vipre.Thanks Vipre.

[osip]

I got it !

-{ Quote: "Thank you for helping us announce the launch of VIPRE 4.0 with our Twitter Giveaway. Here is you complementary 1 year subscription of VIPRE Antivirus Premium. " }-

[Technic]

-{ Quote: "I got it !" }-

Awesome! How does it feel? :D

[AvinashR]

-{ Quote: "Awesome! How does it feel? :D" }-

I have received my license key....Its good.

[skokospa]

-{ Quote: "I have received my license key....Its good." }-

License and came to me ... thanks vipre:thumb:

[nuttymicce]

Got it!

I was just worried that I did something wrong (1st time i used twitter!)

I'm already a 3.0 user so very excited about using 4.0 premium.

I love this program. Cant even tell that it is running and it has caught quite a few things.

Thanks Sunbelt.


-{ Quote: "It's been over 24 hours and no license as of yet......" }-

[osip]

Well, seems fine and light...Only, I miss the option to block certain apps from connecting to specific ip adress. Cannot find out how to do it, just general in/outbound allow/block/prompt etc.

[gery]

it is really light. my laptop is not yelling at ll.
how is it in terms of detection cleaning and protection in general?

[Ibrad]

-{ Quote: "it is really light. my laptop is not yelling at ll.
how is it in terms of detection cleaning and protection in general?" }-

From the reviews I have seen it's prevention is real good, it also has a good boot time cleaner.

[fredra]

-{ Quote: "Well, seems fine and light...Only, I miss the option to block certain apps from connecting to specific ip adress. Cannot find out how to do it, just general in/outbound allow/block/prompt etc." }-
Have you tried here http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Documents/
Cheers ;D

[Zimzi]

Is it possible to use license for Antivirus instead of Antivirus Premium (or not to install firewall)?

[NickHSunbelt]

-{ Quote: "Well, seems fine and light...Only, I miss the option to block certain apps from connecting to specific ip adress. Cannot find out how to do it, just general in/outbound allow/block/prompt etc." }-

There is no option to create IP based rules. Currently, you can only create rules based on the specific application and specific ports. I believe IP based rules are planned to be included in one of the next updates. Our development team is already hard at work on the next update which will include some improvements and new features.

[osip]

-{ Quote: "There is no option to create IP based rules. " }-

Thanks for the info, hope that this function will be added soon. KIS has a perfect solution in this matter...

[codylucas16]

Got my license, running great in Windows 7 64 bit.

[firzen771]

got my license several hours ago, not sure if i shuld try it yet.

[Victek123]

-{ Quote: "got my license several hours ago, not sure if i shuld try it yet." }-
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It looks like the license doesn't start ticking until Vipre is installed and activated. I hope that's the case as I would like to save it for a while.

[whitedragon551]

Is there a way to disable the splash screen?

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: ".
It looks like the license doesn't start ticking until Vipre is installed and activated. I hope that's the case as I would like to save it for a while." }-

i hope its like that cuz i probly wont install it right away unless i can see some real testing done against Vipre (AV-Comp for example)...

[acr1965]

Anyone running VIPRE and MBAM together? Any issues?

[codylucas16]

-{ Quote: "Anyone running VIPRE and MBAM together? Any issues?" }-


Just talked to a friend who's using the two, he's having no issues.

[acr1965]

-{ Quote: "Just talked to a friend who's using the two, he's having no issues." }-

Do you know whether he is running MBAM real time (paid) version? I have saw on some sites about some pretty major conflicts.

[codylucas16]

-{ Quote: "Do you know whether he is running MBAM real time (paid) version? I have saw on some sites about some pretty major conflicts." }-


I just installed and enabled all the protection in MBAM, not seeing any real problems.

It is however, blocking a hell of a lot of IPs.

[acr1965]

-{ Quote: "I just installed and enabled all the protection in MBAM, not seeing any real problems.

It is however, blocking a hell of a lot of IPs." }-
Which did you install first? VIPRE or MBAM?

[codylucas16]

-{ Quote: "Which did you install first? VIPRE or MBAM?" }-

Vipre then MBAM

[nikanthpromod]

Got my license:argh:

[PnP]

got my license too :)

[whitedragon551]

Sportscub I created a Twitter account just for this and I got the license.

I also have MBAM and VIPRE with no issues. I have only really encountered a couple issues with it and its not GUI or bug related. Its more of a security related question on my end.

[NickHSunbelt]

-{ Quote: "Do you know whether he is running MBAM real time (paid) version? I have saw on some sites about some pretty major conflicts." }-

Results on this tend to differ from system to system. As you've seen from other posts here, most people don't have any trouble with this. On some systems I've seen complaints of slowdowns but this can be expected when running multiple real-time protections which is why we don't usually suggest this.

[SIR****TMG]

I got mine

[kasperking]

sadly...i just couldn't get xerobank to work with it....had to uninstall

well seems it s a router issue no vipre....it'll be back surely

[BenMar522]

I received a 1yr subscription to Vipre Antivirus Premium through the Twitter giveaway. I still have 8 months left on my current av's subscription. Does anyone know when the clock starts ticking on the Vipre sub.? I'm thinking whenever it gets activated. Just want to make sure. Maybe NickHSunbelt can chime in on this.

Thanks, BenMar

[reedz856]

I installed it but noticed my system slowdown a lot. Anyone else got this problem?

[whitedragon551]

Nope. I have issues with the FW.

[darthsideous666]

-{ Quote: "I installed it but noticed my system slowdown a lot. Anyone else got this problem?" }-


No slow downs here. Are you running anything other then Vipre Premium?

[haqk2za]

yep, my win7-32 laptop slowed wayyyyy down...uninstalled...

[reedz856]

i unistalled KIS 2010 then install VIPRE AV and noticed my system slow down appreciably compared to before. So i removed VIPRE & reinstall KIS 2010 and system running well again. Not saying VIPRE is bad, just my experience.

[BenMar522]

I'm planning on installing my copy of Viper Premium this evening that I received through the Twitter giveaway.

I'm hoping that it'll be a bit faster on bootup than my current av but to be honest I'm a bit concerned reading some of these other posts.

If all goes well, i'll be teaming it up in the very near furture with Prevx

BenMar

[iTrendsNET]

-{ Quote: "I'm planning on installing my copy of Viper Premium this evening that I received through the Twitter giveaway.

I'm hoping that it'll be a bit faster on bootup than my current av but to be honest I'm a bit concerned reading some of these other posts.

If all goes well, i'll be teaming it up in the very near furture with Prevx

BenMar" }-

I have it running on a test machine with Prevx without any issues. Laptop is a Windows 7 64-bit with 6GB memory. Memory use is much lighter than expected. I haven't messed with advanced firewall settings yet as it is a client's machine and I am out of town this week.

[falkor]

I apologize if this is the wrong place .....Vipre Unlimited Home Site license for $ 24.99 at newegg . They have a promo code you can use to get it down to that price .

[m0unds]

-{ Quote: "I have it running on a test machine with Prevx without any issues. Laptop is a Windows 7 64-bit with 6GB memory. Memory use is much lighter than expected. I haven't messed with advanced firewall settings yet as it is a client's machine and I am out of town this week." }-

it's a really light av product, and its on-demand and active protection scanners are pretty darned fast/low impact. i've had vipre perform scans (based on a schedule) while i'm playing games on my pc (crysis, etc) and didn't even notice it was doing it til i exited the game.

[Victek123]

-{ Quote: "I received a 1yr subscription to Vipre Antivirus Premium through the Twitter giveaway. I still have 8 months left on my current av's subscription. Does anyone know when the clock starts ticking on the Vipre sub.? I'm thinking whenever it gets activated. Just want to make sure. Maybe NickHSunbelt can chime in on this.

Thanks, BenMar" }-
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Did this question about whether or not the license can be saved ever get answered? If you know please post.

[ALookingInView]

-{ Quote: ".
Did this question about whether or not the license can be saved ever get answered? If you know please post." }-

I'm pretty sure it doesn't start counting down until you actually activate it.
A buddy installed his twitter giveaway a couple days after the fact and it gave him a full year.

[kjdemuth]

Is the offer still on or is it over by now?

[BenMar522]

-{ Quote: ".
Did this question about whether or not the license can be saved ever get answered? If you know please post." }-

I'm still waiting a reply about when the license begins. I was hoping that NickHSunbelt could shed some light on this.

I wanted to install it this past Tues. but didn't have the time. So will hopefully get a chance to do it this coming week. I will report back after the install to let everyone know if I get a full year or less.

-BenMar

[BenMar522]

-{ Quote: "Is the offer still on or is it over by now?" }-

The offer was for only the day that they released Viper Premium to the public which was Mar. 2nd.

-BenMar

[NickHSunbelt]

-{ Quote: "I'm still waiting a reply about when the license begins. I was hoping that NickHSunbelt could shed some light on this.

I wanted to install it this past Tues. but didn't have the time. So will hopefully get a chance to do it this coming week. I will report back after the install to let everyone know if I get a full year or less.

-BenMar" }-


The license would not start until the activation key is used to activate VIPRE. You can save this for as long as you like.

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "The license would not start until the activation key is used to activate VIPRE. You can save this for as long as you like." }-

thats great news :thumb:

[falkor]

-{ Quote: "The offer was for only the day that they released Viper Premium to the public which was Mar. 2nd.

-BenMar" }-

Wrong ! It was a new offer from Newegg . And it is now expired . I expect to see it again in the next month or so

[BenMar522]

-{ Quote: "The license would not start until the activation key is used to activate VIPRE. You can save this for as long as you like." }-

Thanx Nick for your response. Good to know!

-BenMar

[BenMar522]

-{ Quote: "Wrong ! It was a new offer from Newegg . And it is now expired . I expect to see it again in the next month or so" }-

I was referring to the Twitter offer of Vipre Premium!

[falkor]

I thought he was asking about the one I posted . My apology

[goaldendj]

I have just installed this,from the twitter offer,and find it conflicts with other real time av or malware progs.This is disappointing as I don't trust one company to be in complete charge of my security.
The guys at VIPRE have told me they have no intention of making it compliant with any other real time security programme and "assured" me VIPRE was all I'd ever need!
This has me a little worried,even though VIPRE seems to be working well at the moment!

[stapp]

Do you have 2 anti virus softwares installed at the same time?

[codylucas16]

-{ Quote: "I have just installed this,from the twitter offer,and find it conflicts with other real time av or malware progs.This is disappointing as I don't trust one company to be in complete charge of my security.
The guys at VIPRE have told me they have no intention of making it compliant with any other real time security programme and "assured" me VIPRE was all I'd ever need!
This has me a little worried,even though VIPRE seems to be working well at the moment!" }-

You should not be running any other Real Time Anti-Viruses alongside VIPRE. Running two Anti-Viruses of any sort will create conflicts with each other. If you want to run another Real Time Anti-Malware application such as Malwarebytes Pro, that is fine as it is not an Anti-Virus.

[goaldendj]

-{ Quote: "Do you have 2 anti virus softwares installed at the same time?" }-

No I do not run 2 avs.
I wanted to run an independent anti malware programme(I was leaning toward A Squared.)

[Victek123]

-{ Quote: "I have just installed this,from the twitter offer,and find it conflicts with other real time av or malware progs.This is disappointing as I don't trust one company to be in complete charge of my security.
The guys at VIPRE have told me they have no intention of making it compliant with any other real time security program and "assured" me VIPRE was all I'd ever need!
This has me a little worried,even though VIPRE seems to be working well at the moment!" }-
.
Can you say specifically which program(s) were in conflict with Vipre on your system?

[goaldendj]

-{ Quote: ".
Can you say specifically which program(s) were in conflict with Vipre on your system?" }-

There was a conflict with Prevx(facebook version) and after checking with vipre I was told not to run any real time av or am progs.Therefore I haven't tried to install A Squared or Malwarebytes.I would like to have a second protection though.
On my work system I have stuck with a squared and the free avira along with prevx and there are no conflicts so it appears to be a Vipre issue.

[Victek123]

-{ Quote: "There was a conflict with Prevx (Facebook version) and after checking with vipre I was told not to run any real time av or am progs.Therefore I haven't tried to install A Squared or Malwarebytes.I would like to have a second protection though.
On my work system I have stuck with a squared and the free avira along with prevx and there are no conflicts so it appears to be a Vipre issue." }-
.
That's interesting since Prevx gets along with most everything. I'm not running Vipre at the moment, but perhaps there's an option to exclude Prevx in case that's the cause? Sometimes anti-malware programs have to be configured to not monitor each other to avoid conflicts.

[BenMar522]

-{ Quote: "There was a conflict with Prevx(facebook version) and after checking with vipre I was told not to run any real time av or am progs.Therefore I haven't tried to install A Squared or Malwarebytes.I would like to have a second protection though.
On my work system I have stuck with a squared and the free avira along with prevx and there are no conflicts so it appears to be a Vipre issue." }-

Please see the following post from PrevxHelp. Hopefully this will solve your issues between Vipre and Prevx. :thumb:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1634937&postcount=2

-BenMar

[blackcobra]

I needed a AV for my Windows 2008 R2

[goaldendj]

-{ Quote: "Please see the following post from PrevxHelp. Hopefully this will solve your issues between Vipre and Prevx. :thumb:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1634937&postcount=2

-BenMar" }-

Thanks for the info.
The amended settings have allowed Prevx to work with vipre.
Thanks to all those who took time reading and assisting me with this issue.