If I wanted to download a anti-virus software of a disk would this do it?
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No offense, none at all, but just by reading your question I would not recommend you purchasing this without having someone tech savvy to help you install it for you. However, the answer is yes.
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You don't have to have the disk in your computer to use it. The program does randomly connect to the Internet to check that there are no updates and that it's an originally issued copy of the program. As far as using it on multiple computers you can do that if they're not being used at the same time. I have it installed on 2 computers but never use them at the same time.
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No. Microsoft is still releasing malicious software removal tools and you can still run up to date Antivirus.
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You can download it directly from their website using the Code/Key provided on the program's box that you purchase. Although I have a CD-rom on my laptop, the disk wouldn't load, so I had to download it from their website which proved successful.
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You can either go to Norton's website and use their computer virus removal tool which is free to do, or give Norton a call and they will assist you. I'm running Windows 7 so I don't know how Vista reacts to a download like this. But you should not have to buy anything.
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It had McAfee (I believe) installed. We uninstalled it and installed another antivirus program that we prefer.
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That's up to you but I don't think so. Anti-virus can be obtained free from Microsoft, but a good firewall has to be purchased. The Microsoft firewall is not very intuitive to those who don't know how to set 'rules' of packet passage. In addition, most of the REALLY dangerous intrusion is not virus but things like inserted software to take control of your laptop ... things like rootkits, remote desktop software, unauthorized tunneling and lurking whenever you log onto the computer. These steal your identity, passwords, and use your CPU power to conduct their own surfing while you surf with what they leave for you to use. They can also store their illegal files on your computer should law enforcement come calling for a pedophile, bank intrusion, corporate secrets or music thieves. I would definitely invest in firewall/malware protection over virus if I couldn't have both. But again, with free Microsoft virus protection, you won't have to have just AVG's internet protection. Others may feel differently, but that's my take on it.
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As long as your laptop has a USB port you should be able to use the external cd-rom to download programs.
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It came without an antivirus program but since you probably want to upgrade up from buggy XP why not switch to Ubuntu and eliminate the need for an antivirus program?
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I doubt it, I bought this software for the same reason, accidentally deleted a file from a hard drive (not the mac one, but a USB one I always use as a 'work' drive). I tried the software in various 'modes' but to no avail. It did not recover any type of file I was looking for. I doubt you'll ever get those files back...
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I would imagine that it does as I used it to install an operating system from cds to a laptop with a broken dvd drive
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No, it's an unformatted drive with no software loaded. You will need your own software to load.
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is not working on windows about the mac ...i dont thing so, what you need is to go on line to download a lot of files and of course you will find a virus after that....dont buy!
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I would also like to know if the download installation is Windows 7 compatible.
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Not sure, call them up and asked them... follow this link for contact numbers... http://www.kaspersky.com/about/contactinfo I would think if you own the disk you can use it anywhere...not so sure if you download it from a us website.... call them!
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I am sorry but I really don't know, I am not technically at all. I had a virus on my computer and this removed it very quick and easy. I did call customer service before ordering it to see if it will help with my virus and they were very helpful. I would suggest calling customer service before ordering it.
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Anti-Virus software has always been seperate, the fact that this is made by Microsoft makes no difference. It will never come included with the OS because Microsoft would be accused of using their monopoly to force their anti-virus on users. You can argue that anti-virus should be included for free, but thats never going to happen. You can also only have one anti-virus running at a time. However this is actualy a rip off for a different reason. They are discontinuing the service in June so its a waist of money. Buy NOD32 or Kaspersky instead (I don't trust Norton and Mcafee)