Battle Bitdefender TS or Kasperky IS or ESET SS?

[SamX]

Right now i am running eset smart security but i have to search for keys every month which provide a new trial for 30 days or so. I want a permanent solution. So thinking of Bitdefender total security or KIS? they cost the same where i live and bitdefender total security gives some extra features too for the same price as KIS. plz suggest

 

[Dhruv2193]

I would recommend KIS or Eset

 

[L0ckJaw]

Right now i am running eset smart security but i have to search for keys every month which provide a new trial for 30 days or so. I want a permanent solution. So thinking of Bitdefender total security or KIS? they cost the same where i live and bitdefender total security gives some extra features too for the same price as KIS. plz suggest

Look on Ebay for cheap license keys.

 

[SamX]

Look on Ebay for cheap license keys.

In my country keys are cheap. like $8 for 3 years official keys. but i don't like eset quite...its settings are so much hidden and so basic...with same price i can get bitdefender total security with tons of extra features...still need second opinion

 

[Weebarra]

I voted for KIS, you seem to have discounted Eset anyway because of the settings being hidden so it's between the other two. Most of the "extra" features in Bitdefender Total, you won't really use and depending on your system it can be extremely heavy (a bonus of all the extras) Why Bitdefender Total but only Kaspersky Internet security ? (this comes in Total version too). Anyway, i have used both and prefer Kaspersky as it is more customisable if that's what you want, it doesn't have as many bugs as BTS either.

If i could get a 3 year license for $8 then i doubt i would be hunting around for free 30 days trial anyway so i think you have made a good decision to buy it, whichever one you choose.

 

[ItsReallyMe]

In my country keys are cheap. like $8 for 3 years official keys. but i don't like eset quite...its settings are so much hidden and so basic...with same price i can get bitdefender total security with tons of extra features...still need second opinion

8 USD for 3 year key? OMG i wana buy!

 

[SamX]

8 USD for 3 year key? OMG i wana buy!

yep..check out amazon.in

 

[tim one]

8 USD for 3 year key? OMG i wana buy!

It may be true, but I have experience of some licenses sold on Amazon, Ebay, etc (no-official sellers), were blacklisted after a bit of time.

 

[Ink]

1. First step is to STOP using trial reset-ters or whatever means to bypass licensing of commercial products.
2. Completely uninstall ESET* and delete any illegally obtained license keys. These are no longer needed!
3. Now make a list on paper to compare which vendor provides the features you need (not want).
4. Check the cost of a single license, or multi-license if you have more than 1 device (ie. WinPC, Mac, Mobile).
5. *Unless you have decided on ESET Smart Security, run a single trial version of Kaspersky Internet Security or Bitdefender Total Security on your devices.
6. Once decided, install the latest version from the developers website and enter the genuine product's license key.

Also to consider:

• Not all paid solutions are an all-in-one solution for every user.
• A layered approach is sometimes better. It can reduce product bloatware and be sometimes cheaper.
• Buying a 3 year license only to find out it's not wanted, or further compatibility issues in year 2 and 3. Don't buy more than is needed.
• Kaspersky offer Free Antivirus for Windows.
• Bitdefender offer Free Antivirus for Windows and Android.

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[Syafiq]

i have to search for keys every month which provide a new trial for 30 days or so.

Dude, don't do this again... okay Please read the forum rules and follow the @Spawn's advices above !

 

[SamX]

It may be true, but I have experience of some licenses sold on Amazon, Ebay, etc (no-official sellers), were blacklisted after a bit of time.

These aren't key ressellers like ebay but comes with proper box from the company, official. check out amazon.in

 

[SamX]

1. First step is to STOP using trial reset-ters or whatever means to bypass licensing of commercial products.
2. Completely uninstall ESET* and delete any illegally obtained license keys. These are no longer needed!
3. Now make a list on paper to compare which vendor provides the features you need (not want).
4. Check the cost of a single license, or multi-license if you have more than 1 device (ie. WinPC, Mac, Mobile).
5. *Unless you have decided on ESET Smart Security, run a single trial version of Kaspersky Internet Security or Bitdefender Total Security on your devices.
6. Once decided, install the latest version from the developers website and enter the genuine product's license key.

Also to consider:

• Not all paid solutions are an all-in-one solution for every user.
• A layered approach is sometimes better. It can reduce product bloatware and be sometimes cheaper.
• Buying a 3 year license only to find out it's not wanted, or further compatibility issues in year 2 and 3. Don't buy more than is needed.
• Kaspersky offer Free Antivirus for Windows.
• Bitdefender offer Free Antivirus for Windows and Android.

Moderator notice (Forum Rules)

• Warez, cracks, serials or illegally obtained copyrighted content is not allowed.
• Encouraging the use of illegally obtained content is not allowed.

Bro I am not using any illegal keys or trial resetters of any kind. Eset has 30 days trial oem license keys which come free with new laptop or motherboards which some people post online. I only use those if i find them in some forum or facebook posts.

 

[Syafiq]

@SamX I think it's still illegal because it's a counterfeit license

 

[SamX]

@SamX I think it's still illegal because it's a counterfeit license

ok sorry i didn't know

 

[Syafiq]

No problem, bro. I have been using that method in the past, though But now I switched to the free one and stopped using it

 

[SamX]

No problem, bro. I have been using that method in the past, though But now I switched to the free one and stopped using it

what do use now?? free?

 

[SumTingWong]

Look on Ebay for cheap license keys.

A lot of the license keys sold on Ebay flagged as a pirated key or a stolen key by vendor. It is hard to tell if the key the seller provided is legitimate or not.

 

[tim one]

Right now i am running eset smart security but i have to search for keys every month which provide a new trial for 30 days or so

About the trial license, you can use a trial key once (legally) and not all the times you want.
Then if you want, you should buy the product.
Even if it seems Eset allows it, this violates the legal terms of use of the software.

 

[RoboMan]

It's a fair, hardcore fight!

I voted: Kaspersky Internet Security.

Let me explain a little the scenario and what I would do.

First; read this: How to choose "the best antivirus"?

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Now you've realised any top notch security software will protect you the same if you're conscious while surfing and downloading, it's time to see what do you need for your specific system.

Here's a quick helping hand:

What do I want?

My hardware is good and I want an interactive/customizable software: Kaspersky Internet Security

My hardware is good and I want an independant software that's smart enough to decide for me: BitDefender Total Security

My hardware is not that good and I want a customizable software that lets me decide about events: ESET Internet Security

My hardware is not that good and I want a software that's independant and smart enough as to decide for me: ESET Internet Security default settings

My hardware is good and I wish to ruin my online experience and bug my whole systen: Any Symantec product

Disclaimer:
The aforementioned suggestions apply on the majority of the cases, nevertheless do not trust my word on its whole. Each system is an universe, and despite Kaspersky behaves light on my system, it may slowdown yours. Use the free trials of the programs to see how they work on your computer, and make sure to never run two at the same time, uninstalling them and cleaning the registry every time.

 

[illumination]

@SamX Follow the advice of @Spawn

If you can not afford to pay for a license, which in turn supports the company, then there are free alternatives.

As for which product to use, if you are interested in purchasing a license, test each on your system, to see which fits your uses, system, and knowledge.