Psst! How would you like to get a free six-month subscription to Avira’s Premium Security Suite 9? It’s not a dream—just go to this Avira link and see for yourself. There are three simple steps to follow:
- Fill out the online form.
- Receive the email with licence key.
- Follow installation instructions in the email.
I signed up for it myself, and now I have PSS 9 installed in my computer; it detected my Avira 9 free version and offered to remove it for me before continuing the PSS 9 setup. There’s a whole gamut of settings to play with (you don’t have to, just sticking with the defaults is fine). I especially like the virus definition updating, which seems to be much quicker than the one found in the free version—I suppose this is to be expected.
And what does Avira’s Premium Security Suite 9 contain? Plenty:
- antivirus
- antispyware
- antiphishing
- antirootkit
- antidrive-by
- antibot
- email scanner
- web guard
- rescue system
- backup system
- antispam
- firewall
- game mode
- quick removal of viruses
- netbook support
- parental control
More info is available here. The nice thing is that you can opt not to install certain components. Choose Custom Install if you intend to do this. I chose not to install web guard (generally not necessary unless you keep visiting dubious websites) and the firewall (since I already have Comodo Firewall installed, never have more than one firewall running) So go ahead and indulge.
Incidentally I’ve heard that Avira has set up shop here in Malaysia. We should be able to purchase their software locally by next month. Good news for users like myself. And please, guys—get rid of that ugly-looking progress bar!
Tags: antivirus, Avira, Premium Security Suite