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Offline jadinolf

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Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« on: June 24, 2009, 10:39:17 PM »
Please excuse me but i love avast! and it really bothers me to see the Pro Version(which I have paid for) offered for a few dollars on eBay. My correspondence to eBay has brought no satisfaction.

I usually bug the eBay sellers asking them if their software is legal. I usually get no response.

Here is an example of a recent response:

Dear jadinolf,

"Hi
This is free version from www.avast.com I have licens key for activation for 2 years. After update you have AVAST PROFESSIONAL 4.8 LATEST EDITION. Remember this is not CD and I am not autorized seler.
Thank you for your question and have nice day

Trujillo"

The misspelling is not mine.

I wish you guys and gals in the Czech Republic could help out stamp out this piracy--- please do it.

If this post is improper, please feel free to delete it.

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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2009, 11:24:29 PM »
From that site you will only receive a 14 month free license or buy the legit pro version. ::)
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2009, 12:21:33 AM »
Well it may be possible that they bought a licence, but I somehow doubt that. So having asked about legitimacy and got no response I would report it to ebay.
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2009, 05:26:17 AM »
Quote from: DavidR on June 25, 2009, 12:21:33 AM
Well it may be possible that they bought a licence, but I somehow doubt that. So having asked about legitimacy and got no response I would report it to ebay.
I did and they said they would look into it. Nothing has happened.
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2009, 07:27:11 AM »
Quote from: Tech on June 24, 2009, 11:24:29 PM
From that site you will only receive a 14 month free license or buy the legit pro version. ::)

Hi Tech

I think jadinolf's quote indicates that the Ebay seller is selling the code which will convert Home to Pro for 2 years.
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2009, 06:00:03 PM »
Quote from: Vladimyr on June 25, 2009, 07:27:11 AM
Ebay seller is selling the code which will convert Home to Pro for 2 years.
But is it an official reseller? Is it allowed to do that? ???
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2009, 06:18:14 PM »
Quote from: jadinolf on June 24, 2009, 10:39:17 PM
Remember this is not CD and I am not autorized seler.

No... ::)
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2009, 06:33:06 PM »
Quote from: Tech on June 25, 2009, 06:00:03 PM
Quote from: Vladimyr on June 25, 2009, 07:27:11 AM
Ebay seller is selling the code which will convert Home to Pro for 2 years.
But is it an official reseller? Is it allowed to do that? ???

Maybe the seller is selling his license. why he can't resell his license? if it is the case.
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2009, 06:43:35 PM »
Because the licenses usually aren't transferable...
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2009, 11:44:00 PM »
Quote from: RejZoR on June 25, 2009, 06:43:35 PM
Because the licenses usually aren't transferable...
Only now I see. Sorry, do not consider my other posts in this thread.
They can't sell a CD with avast key.
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2009, 05:17:29 AM »
If an avast! Pro code can be misused in this way, could Alwil/DR/Element5/other resellers impement a system which issues issue a time-limited code to purchasers. In a case where the code was not applied within the time window, another code could be requested from the registration section within the program and emailed to the customers registered email address.
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2009, 12:28:59 AM »
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« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2009, 12:59:42 AM »


        i hope it is ok to ask question here. i am using the free version. i did not read on the pg i download it from that is was 14 month free then you have to buy. i am hopeing soon i well be able to get the bought version. i am just not sure when i can perchuis it. i just guess i am just doubble checking to see if that is right or not?
Sharon

Quote from: Tech on June 24, 2009, 11:24:29 PM
From that site you will only receive a 14 month free license or buy the legit pro version. ::)
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2009, 01:23:06 AM »
It is 14 months and you have to re-register again and you get another 14 months free updates. You can of course buy the Pro version then or at any other time, but you aren't forced to do so.
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Re: Stopping piracy of avast! pro- what can we do?
« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2009, 01:25:48 AM »
thank you and i plan on getting the paid version as soon as i can.
thanks Sharon
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