Well, companies do need to advertise, so where are they going to do it on? No one goes on their anti-virus' website every day, so they incorporate that into the program itself. That way, the user will always see the advertisement to buy their paid products. It may be annoying, but then again, if it annoys people so much, why use the free version? Also, the registering and re-registering is a good way for the avast! team to keep tabs on the user database and see how many people are actually using their software. Of course, if you don't like, don't use it, though I think a few ads shouldn't deter someone away from such an excellent product, a free one too.
Well, companies do need to advertise, so where are they going to do it on? No one goes on their anti-virus' website every day, so they incorporate that into the program itself. That way, the user will always see the advertisement to buy their paid products. It may be annoying, but then again, if it annoys people so much, why use the free version? Also, the registering and re-registering is a good way for the avast! team to keep tabs on the user database and see how many people are actually using their software. Of course, if you don't like, don't use it, though I think a few ads shouldn't deter someone away from such an excellent product, a free one too.
I'm going to haveto agree with the OP in this one.
The advertising is becoming annoying and the re-registering method has been made to be difficult to see where the free option is...
Quickfix I disagree with you, this product is the most popular free Antivirus not because of bullshit advertising, but because of word of mouth!
Now instead of here's a great free AV the word is here is a great free AV with intrusive ads...
Regards,
Hellion
Well, companies do need to advertise, so where are they going to do it on? No one goes on their anti-virus' website every day, so they incorporate that into the program itself. That way, the user will always see the advertisement to buy their paid products. It may be annoying, but then again, if it annoys people so much, why use the free version? Also, the registering and re-registering is a good way for the avast! team to keep tabs on the user database and see how many people are actually using their software. Of course, if you don't like, don't use it, though I think a few ads shouldn't deter someone away from such an excellent product, a free one too.
Well... There is always a balance. I hope we get it... There will be always Pros and Cons of it.