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SuperAntiSpyware Professional Expires Prematurely
Thanks PvdG42. I've advised my son to do as you suggested and just download
the free version of the non-Professional version of SuperAntiSpyware. I wasn't sure if this program was as good as the Pro version but I'll take your word for it that it is. Paul C. "PvdG42" wrote in message ... "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... David B. I can read just fine. It doesn't say on the site that the trial period is 365 days but it says so on the Application window that opens up on my other computer. It shows on that window that I have "158 days left on my trial and says that the trial expires on 7/12/2010". When I first installed the app, it said I had 365 days until the trial expired. Apparently what's happened is that the trial time has recently been modified from 365 days to 15 days (the latter number IS stated on the website). Whether that's actually true or not doesn't matter. The fact remains that my trial version was originally good for 1 year, but now that's changed. And I didn't know this when I installed the same program on my son's computer. Based on others' comments, it looks like my son will not be able to re-install this program and his only recourse is to buy it. The site offers the non-Professional version of SuperAntispyware on a CD for $10 which is probably a good deal. Paul C. Maybe not. If by "non-Professional version" you mean the *free* for home users version available for download he http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispyware.html Why not just have your son download and use it? The free version has worked very well here. |
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SuperAntiSpyware Professional Expires Prematurely
The fact also remains that they advertise a 15 day trial, anything beyond
that is a gift more or less, not something your entitled to. As stated earlier you need to talk to their support people, this is not a Vista issue, nor is it related to hardware. -- -- "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... David B. I can read just fine. It doesn't say on the site that the trial period is 365 days but it says so on the Application window that opens up on my other computer. It shows on that window that I have "158 days left on my trial and says that the trial expires on 7/12/2010". When I first installed the app, it said I had 365 days until the trial expired. Apparently what's happened is that the trial time has recently been modified from 365 days to 15 days (the latter number IS stated on the website). Whether that's actually true or not doesn't matter. The fact remains that my trial version was originally good for 1 year, but now that's changed. And I didn't know this when I installed the same program on my son's computer. Based on others' comments, it looks like my son will not be able to re-install this program and his only recourse is to buy it. The site offers the non-Professional version of SuperAntispyware on a CD for $10 which is probably a good deal. Paul C. "David B." wrote in message ... You apparently can't read, from the SAS website "SUPERAntiSpyware Professional offers a 15-day fully functional free trial. You may try all features unrestricted." -- -- "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... DL, the normal trial period for this scanner is 365 days. I have it installed on another computer and it's been running fine for 6 months with about 180 days left on the trial, so having it expire after 30 days is unusual. Paul C. "DL" wrote in message ... You can set WU for automatic install of Critical updates. I dont see any mention on their site as to how long the pro trial lasts for, 30 days would not be unisuall If you trial the product and after expiry uninstall then reinstall there will be some entry in the registry that show the trial has expired, so you cannot trial again "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... My son's HP laptop (Vista Basic, Firefox, 1.5 GB RAM) has been running quite well with MBAM, SuperAntiSpyware Professional installed for about a month. No viruses, malware, spyware so far. Windows Defender is active. My son's not dilligent about installing WU's so he's about 2 months behind. All of sudden the free-to-try version of SuperAntiSpyware professional says it's expired after only 30 days. An uninstall and re-install did nothing.---the programs still says it's expired right after the install completes. It's possible that a system restore was done a few weeks ago for another issue. Could this have screwed up the program timer? If we tried to download a fresh version of the program to a flash drive and Run if from there, would that set the timer clock back to zero? Does anyone have a work-around so that we can get either another year on this program or the rest of the time `due us' back? Thanks.................Paul C. |
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SuperAntiSpyware Professional Expires Prematurely
The fact also remains that they advertise a 15 day trial, anything beyond
that is a gift more or less, not something your entitled to. As stated earlier you need to talk to their support people, this is not a Vista issue, nor is it related to hardware. -- -- "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... David B. I can read just fine. It doesn't say on the site that the trial period is 365 days but it says so on the Application window that opens up on my other computer. It shows on that window that I have "158 days left on my trial and says that the trial expires on 7/12/2010". When I first installed the app, it said I had 365 days until the trial expired. Apparently what's happened is that the trial time has recently been modified from 365 days to 15 days (the latter number IS stated on the website). Whether that's actually true or not doesn't matter. The fact remains that my trial version was originally good for 1 year, but now that's changed. And I didn't know this when I installed the same program on my son's computer. Based on others' comments, it looks like my son will not be able to re-install this program and his only recourse is to buy it. The site offers the non-Professional version of SuperAntispyware on a CD for $10 which is probably a good deal. Paul C. "David B." wrote in message ... You apparently can't read, from the SAS website "SUPERAntiSpyware Professional offers a 15-day fully functional free trial. You may try all features unrestricted." -- -- "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... DL, the normal trial period for this scanner is 365 days. I have it installed on another computer and it's been running fine for 6 months with about 180 days left on the trial, so having it expire after 30 days is unusual. Paul C. "DL" wrote in message ... You can set WU for automatic install of Critical updates. I dont see any mention on their site as to how long the pro trial lasts for, 30 days would not be unisuall If you trial the product and after expiry uninstall then reinstall there will be some entry in the registry that show the trial has expired, so you cannot trial again "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... My son's HP laptop (Vista Basic, Firefox, 1.5 GB RAM) has been running quite well with MBAM, SuperAntiSpyware Professional installed for about a month. No viruses, malware, spyware so far. Windows Defender is active. My son's not dilligent about installing WU's so he's about 2 months behind. All of sudden the free-to-try version of SuperAntiSpyware professional says it's expired after only 30 days. An uninstall and re-install did nothing.---the programs still says it's expired right after the install completes. It's possible that a system restore was done a few weeks ago for another issue. Could this have screwed up the program timer? If we tried to download a fresh version of the program to a flash drive and Run if from there, would that set the timer clock back to zero? Does anyone have a work-around so that we can get either another year on this program or the rest of the time `due us' back? Thanks.................Paul C. |
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SUPERAntiSpyware question
You may contact me at and I'll be happy to help. There are a couple of possible explanations, and with a little more detail, I'm confident we can determine the best way to assist you.
Let me know if we can help - Mike, SUPERAntiSpyware Paul Calcagno wrote: SuperAntiSpyware Professional Expires Prematurely 02-Feb-10 My son's HP laptop (Vista Basic, Firefox, 1.5 GB RAM) has been running quite well with MBAM, SuperAntiSpyware Professional installed for about a month. No viruses, malware, spyware so far. Windows Defender is active. My son's not dilligent about installing WU's so he is about 2 months behind. All of sudden the free-to-try version of SuperAntiSpyware professional says it is expired after only 30 days. An uninstall and re-install did nothing.---the programs still says it is expired right after the install completes. it is possible that a system restore was done a few weeks ago for another issue. Could this have screwed up the program timer? If we tried to download a fresh version of the program to a flash drive and Run if from there, would that set the timer clock back to zero? Does anyone have a work-around so that we can get either another year on this program or the rest of the time `due us' back? Thanks.................Paul C. Previous Posts In This Thread: Submitted via EggHeadCafe - Software Developer Portal of Choice Auto Save In JavaScript With window.setTimeout http://www.eggheadcafe.com/tutorials...ascript-w.aspx |
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SuperAntiSpyware Professional Expires Prematurely
See "SUPERAntiSpyware question" posted 05/2 seperately elsewhere by Mike
Duncan of SA. They also have their own support forums: http://forums.superantispyware.com/ Peter MVP Consumer Security "David B." wrote in message ... The fact also remains that they advertise a 15 day trial, anything beyond that is a gift more or less, not something your entitled to. As stated earlier you need to talk to their support people, this is not a Vista issue, nor is it related to hardware. -- -- "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... David B. I can read just fine. It doesn't say on the site that the trial period is 365 days but it says so on the Application window that opens up on my other computer. It shows on that window that I have "158 days left on my trial and says that the trial expires on 7/12/2010". When I first installed the app, it said I had 365 days until the trial expired. Apparently what's happened is that the trial time has recently been modified from 365 days to 15 days (the latter number IS stated on the website). Whether that's actually true or not doesn't matter. The fact remains that my trial version was originally good for 1 year, but now that's changed. And I didn't know this when I installed the same program on my son's computer. Based on others' comments, it looks like my son will not be able to re-install this program and his only recourse is to buy it. The site offers the non-Professional version of SuperAntispyware on a CD for $10 which is probably a good deal. Paul C. "David B." wrote in message ... You apparently can't read, from the SAS website "SUPERAntiSpyware Professional offers a 15-day fully functional free trial. You may try all features unrestricted." -- -- "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... DL, the normal trial period for this scanner is 365 days. I have it installed on another computer and it's been running fine for 6 months with about 180 days left on the trial, so having it expire after 30 days is unusual. Paul C. "DL" wrote in message ... You can set WU for automatic install of Critical updates. I dont see any mention on their site as to how long the pro trial lasts for, 30 days would not be unisuall If you trial the product and after expiry uninstall then reinstall there will be some entry in the registry that show the trial has expired, so you cannot trial again "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... My son's HP laptop (Vista Basic, Firefox, 1.5 GB RAM) has been running quite well with MBAM, SuperAntiSpyware Professional installed for about a month. No viruses, malware, spyware so far. Windows Defender is active. My son's not dilligent about installing WU's so he's about 2 months behind. All of sudden the free-to-try version of SuperAntiSpyware professional says it's expired after only 30 days. An uninstall and re-install did nothing.---the programs still says it's expired right after the install completes. It's possible that a system restore was done a few weeks ago for another issue. Could this have screwed up the program timer? If we tried to download a fresh version of the program to a flash drive and Run if from there, would that set the timer clock back to zero? Does anyone have a work-around so that we can get either another year on this program or the rest of the time `due us' back? Thanks.................Paul C. |
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SuperAntiSpyware Professional Expires Prematurely
See "SUPERAntiSpyware question" posted 05/2 seperately elsewhere by Mike
Duncan of SA. They also have their own support forums: http://forums.superantispyware.com/ Peter MVP Consumer Security "David B." wrote in message ... The fact also remains that they advertise a 15 day trial, anything beyond that is a gift more or less, not something your entitled to. As stated earlier you need to talk to their support people, this is not a Vista issue, nor is it related to hardware. -- -- "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... David B. I can read just fine. It doesn't say on the site that the trial period is 365 days but it says so on the Application window that opens up on my other computer. It shows on that window that I have "158 days left on my trial and says that the trial expires on 7/12/2010". When I first installed the app, it said I had 365 days until the trial expired. Apparently what's happened is that the trial time has recently been modified from 365 days to 15 days (the latter number IS stated on the website). Whether that's actually true or not doesn't matter. The fact remains that my trial version was originally good for 1 year, but now that's changed. And I didn't know this when I installed the same program on my son's computer. Based on others' comments, it looks like my son will not be able to re-install this program and his only recourse is to buy it. The site offers the non-Professional version of SuperAntispyware on a CD for $10 which is probably a good deal. Paul C. "David B." wrote in message ... You apparently can't read, from the SAS website "SUPERAntiSpyware Professional offers a 15-day fully functional free trial. You may try all features unrestricted." -- -- "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... DL, the normal trial period for this scanner is 365 days. I have it installed on another computer and it's been running fine for 6 months with about 180 days left on the trial, so having it expire after 30 days is unusual. Paul C. "DL" wrote in message ... You can set WU for automatic install of Critical updates. I dont see any mention on their site as to how long the pro trial lasts for, 30 days would not be unisuall If you trial the product and after expiry uninstall then reinstall there will be some entry in the registry that show the trial has expired, so you cannot trial again "Paul Calcagno" wrote in message ... My son's HP laptop (Vista Basic, Firefox, 1.5 GB RAM) has been running quite well with MBAM, SuperAntiSpyware Professional installed for about a month. No viruses, malware, spyware so far. Windows Defender is active. My son's not dilligent about installing WU's so he's about 2 months behind. All of sudden the free-to-try version of SuperAntiSpyware professional says it's expired after only 30 days. An uninstall and re-install did nothing.---the programs still says it's expired right after the install completes. It's possible that a system restore was done a few weeks ago for another issue. Could this have screwed up the program timer? If we tried to download a fresh version of the program to a flash drive and Run if from there, would that set the timer clock back to zero? Does anyone have a work-around so that we can get either another year on this program or the rest of the time `due us' back? Thanks.................Paul C. |