Solved Kaspersky Total Renewal Questions?

Steve C · Jan 3, 2024

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jimbo45 · Jan 3, 2024

Perhaps I've mis-understood something here --= but if in jurisdiction "A" renewal costs €120 or whatever and in jurisdiction "B" you can buy a new one for €20 why not just cancel the renewal and buy the new one.

As for credit cards when travelling -- I've never had any problems with using these for years.

(Note I'm not making any comments on whether the product is worth buying in the first place - everybody has their own views on Windows security so I'm not going there).

Cheers
jimbo

newmann · Jan 4, 2024

I ordered it last time on amazon but now it's much more expensive. So want to know how important is kaspersky total. Again, I'm concerned microsoft defender isn't good enough in case I click on a link or email with malware or keylogger or virus etc. I don't visit sketchy sites on my laptop but want an anti virus just in case which is why I used kaspersky total for a while already.

Steve C · Jan 4, 2024

newmann said:
I ordered it last time on amazon but now it's much more expensive. So want to know how important is kaspersky total. Again, I'm concerned microsoft defender isn't good enough in case I click on a link or email with malware or keylogger or virus etc. I don't visit sketchy sites on my laptop but want an anti virus just in case which is why I used kaspersky total for a while already.

Kaspersky Total isn't important and choosing Russian software is a bold decision. Defender is fine and I've never had any malware just using Defender. You can use the Configure Defender utility to manage some of the more obscure features of Defender for added security
https://malwaretips.com/threads/configuredefender-utility-for-windows-10.79039/

Bubba · Jan 4, 2024

kelper said:
Kaspersky could easily fall under Putin's control because many rich oligarchs have had their businesses taken away.

What do you mean

"could easily fall under Putin's control" that's a given isn't it? I was with Kaspersky many years ago. No way I'd trust any Russian enterprises ATM not while Putin is in complete control. Feel really sorry for those people under such a disgusting regime

newmann · Jan 5, 2024

The reason why I ask this is because a while back I clicked on a link and it opened a website that may or may not have malware. I ended up checking with microsoft defender and it showed a ton of threats. I then removed or quarantined it but not sure if I got rid of it or not because every once in a while when I did a full scan on microsoft defender, it would show over 10,000 threats. But I believe this is a glitch right? The thing is because of this, I ended up formatting the laptop because I was concerned of malware on it. I then bought kaspersky total and installed it just to feel safer.

So what are your thoughts on that? The thing is shouldn't kaspersky total be much better? Again if you accidentally clicked on a link or opened a website by accident and it showed threats with your microsoft defender scan, shouldn't there be a lot of concern? Again I don't visit sketchy sites but somethings by accident I might click a link or open a website. The thing is I'm not sure if kaspersky would protect you the moment you visit a dangerous site? I believe it does so more and better than microsoft defender? Like imagine you clicked on a link on youtube by mistake in the comment section and now you not sure if you have malware or not. Wouldn't it be better having kaspersky total though?

Bubba · Jan 5, 2024

newmann said:
So what are your thoughts on that?

As previously suggested and this is ONLY my opinion because of the current political climate in Russia.

VPN companies are plentiful and vary in prices. NordVPN who also work in collaboration with Surfshark I believe are based in Europe Netherlanders I think. Why you would want Kaspersky is your choice obviously.

A good VPN should never allow access to ANY Malware sites (in theory). Coupled with a good AntiVirus App one would think you would be OK.
I used Symantec Endpoint for a very long time with great success, I am currently just trying Windows Security which actually hasn't allowed anything through so far. and I have a clean machine according to that. If you want to double check what's on your system, download Malwarebytes FREE trial and do a FULL scan of your PC. Never hurts to double check. But if you're asking would I personally use Kaspersky VPN, I would have to say no.

If you are currently using Kaspersky test it with DNS Test Leak (DNS leak test) and (Browserleaks - Check your browser for privacy leaks).
That will tell you something.

Have a great Day and good luck
Bubba

newmann · Jan 6, 2024

I do not use a VPN on my windows 11 pro laptop. I am not sure why VPN is mentioned here?

I want to make sure my laptop is secure and protect against any malware and virus or keylogger if I accidentally say click on a link or enter a wrong website or something like that.

Will kaspersky total protect better than defender? The answer is definitely yes right since I recall some tests were done online where they say kaspersky total found more things than defender?

newmann · Jan 16, 2024

Does anyone know where to buy kaspersky total for cheaper? Amazon has it but it cost over 50 dollars. The last time I got it was on sale for under $25.

Someone mentioned certain sites you can buy subscription code for cheaper but are those okay to use?

How big is the difference between kaspersky total vs defender? I previously used defender back then but then been using kaspersky total for 2 years. But now it cost more because there isn't a sale on amazon.

Steve C · Jan 17, 2024

newmann said:
Does anyone know where to buy kaspersky total for cheaper? Amazon has it but it cost over 50 dollars. The last time I got it was on sale for under $25.

Someone mentioned certain sites you can buy subscription code for cheaper but are those okay to use?

How big is the difference between kaspersky total vs defender? I previously used defender back then but then been using kaspersky total for 2 years. But now it cost more because there isn't a sale on amazon.

Save your money and use Defender for $0

newmann · Jan 17, 2024

Well right now I'm going to just use defender since Kaspersky Total isn't on sale. I am planning to buy Kaspersky Total again if it comes on sale again.

But isn't there a big difference between Kaspersky Total and defender though? I heard defender is better now than a while back but what extra protection does Kaspersky Total give that defender doesn't have? If you don't visit sketchy websites, you are obviously safe with defender. But what if you accidentally clicked on a link or picture that might have malware, keylogger or virus? Will Kaspersky Total protect you more or not? What if you download a file that might be malware but you didn't know it was? Is defender going to do enough though if you open it? Or it doesn't matter even if you have Kaspersky Total?

Steve C · Jan 18, 2024

newmann said:
Well right now I'm going to just use defender since Kaspersky Total isn't on sale. I am planning to buy Kaspersky Total again if it comes on sale again.

But isn't there a big difference between Kaspersky Total and defender though? I heard defender is better now than a while back but what extra protection does Kaspersky Total give that defender doesn't have? If you don't visit sketchy websites, you are obviously safe with defender. But what if you accidentally clicked on a link or picture that might have malware, keylogger or virus? Will Kaspersky Total protect you more or not? What if you download a file that might be malware but you didn't know it was? Is defender going to do enough though if you open it? Or it doesn't matter even if you have Kaspersky Total?

I love your faith in Russian software which is a bold buying decision.

newmann · Jan 25, 2025

I had bought Kaspersky Total again from Amazon a while back to renew it. However, it seems to not be available anymore on amazon? But it's not available even on their site? When I renewed it on amazon a few times, I paid like $25 for it for a year which is good.

My subscription is going to expire soon. Is there anything similar to Kaspersky Total? I find that it doesn't use much computer resources at all and I heard Norton uses a lot of resources? What about bitdefender? I don't want to pay a ton of it either. What about eset? Amazon use to have lot of deals for this like with Kaspersky Total a while back.

I know people say just use the free windows Microsoft defender on windows 11 pro. The reason why I want to use Kaspersky Total is because in case I mistakenly click on a link or download something in an email by mistake, I want to make sure I have a very good antivirus and Kaspersky Total seems to be the best for that? Now if I make sure I don't click on any malicious links, obviously you wouldn't need Kaspersky Total but I mean clicking by mistake which can easily happen.

KevTech · Jan 25, 2025

newmann said:
However, it seems to not be available anymore on amazon?

Where are you located?
Kaspersky was banned in the USA on September 29, 2024.

cereberus · Jan 25, 2025

jds63 said:
For the individual i feel it’s safe. Understand with war in Ukraine and cutting ties with Russia , but bit paranoid.
Used Kaspersky for years great Anti-Virus no issues at all. PC Mag articles even tells how is has always scored well. But can trust some CD Key sites with good reputation for licenses or as said eBay sellers.

Whilst the above is probably true, one cannot be 100% certain.

The same issue applies to well known Chinese software.

As there are good alternatives to most tools from "friendly" countries, (imo) it is commonly sense to avoid tools from Russia or China.

With Russia specifically, I will not use Russian tools (not getting into politics which are against forum rules).

For Chinese software, I think common sense applies e.g. if the tool is well established, then I doubt the risk is that high. I would be more reticent to use new software though.

In the end, what is the risk?

I do not believe China for example would directly target bank accounts - there would be global outrage if discovered.

In any case, there are enough scammers in the world anyway.

newmann · Feb 18, 2025

My Kaspersky total expired. Can someone tell me how do I make sure microsoft defender is turned on? I entered defender in search but it seems to say I'm using Kaspersky now?

When Kaspersky no longer works, does it automatically turn Microsoft defender on? How do I check if it's on? I know that previously when I used Kaspersky, I could pause Kaspersky and then I believe if I entered defender in search, it would show system protected by windows defender. How do I know it's using windows defender now?

altae · Feb 21, 2025

In order to use Windows Defender instead of Kaspersky you need to uninstall Kaspersky first and then navigate to Windows Settings, Privacy & security, Virus & threat protection and make sure Windows Defender is enabled.

uco73 · Feb 26, 2025

I have been using Kaspersky antivirus for years. The first one was Kaspersky Internet Security. When its license expired, I bought Total Security. For the next four years, they automatically renewed my license for free. Two days ago, they notified me by email to switch to Kaspersky Premium. In the email, they sent a link where I could download the application. I downloaded the application and installed it. It was automatically activated. When I asked them for the license key, they told me that there was no need for a key, because the application is automatically activated because it is tied to my account. I thanked them very much. So, I only paid for Kaspersky once, and that was 5 years ago. Every subsequent year, the license is automatically renewed...for free.

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