On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:11:04 -0500, "Laszlo Novak Jr."
<laszlonovak@att.net> wrote:
<span style="color:blue">
>They did say if I restored the PC to original factory settings
>(reinstalling Vista) it should work. But as far as the reund goes:
>I bought the software from Wal-mart. They don't give refunds on opened
>packages of software. Even with a valid receipt. </span>
That's not only Wal-mart policy, it's the policy everywhere software
is sold. Opened software = installed software. There is no way to
protect against that.
<span style="color:blue">
> Even if McAfee could give
>me a refund I no longer have the receipt. But I do have one thing to add. I
>had tried installing it on my brothers PC and it worked without a hitch. But
>of course he's got Windows XP Home Edition. Could you give me an input on
>this?
>You think maybe something wrong with the stability of windows wista on my
>PC?
>
>"Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>news:77223DE9-EE5D-4724-83F8-E04A6B26F0EA@microsoft.com...<span style="color:green">
>> If their Tech support can not get it working, ask for a refund.
>> It is bloated software, and you are better off without it.
>>
>> Below are links to a better Anti-virus, Avast(free program).
>> And a good Anti-spyware program: Spybot search & Destroy9also free
>> program).
>>
>>
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
>>
>> Avast Anti-Virus is Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions), FREE,
>> auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.
>> And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at
>> any
>> one time..
>> Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).
>>
>>
http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html
>>
>> Spybot Search & Destroy 1.5.2 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.
>> Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.
>> Then SCAN with it.
>> Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.
>>
>> --
>> Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia
>>
>>
>> "Laszlo Novak Jr." wrote:
>><span style="color:darkred">
>>> I have HP with 2.8GHZ Dual Core Pentium CPU. Operating System Vista Home
>>> Premium Service Pack1. I had purchased the latest boxed reatil version
>>> of
>>> McAfee Internet Security Suite. It would not install properly. After
>>> install
>>> a registration form is suppose to pop up so the software can be
>>> registered
>>> or other wise none of the auto updates will work. Some how Vista is
>>> blocking
>>> this feature, keeping me from being able to register it. I've through
>>> all
>>> levels of tech support with McAfee without success. The retail boxed
>>> version
>>> cannot be registered on their website.They said it can only be done
>>> through
>>> the softwares builtin registration form. But thier final resolution was
>>> that I reinstall Vista. But for me this would seem impractible cause I
>>> would
>>> have to backup over 100g if data.
>>> Laszlo
>>>
>>> </span></span></span>