Norton Systemworks 2005 + McAfee VirusScan 2005 FREE AR @ CompUSA

[scoreadeal]

Here we go yet again... is it time to update your virus definition subscription? Get them while they are FREE after 4 rebates! Sale and rebates end 12/18/04 or while supplies last @ CompUSA. CompUSA is having penny shipping this week too!

1. Buy McAfee VirusScan 2005 on it's own receipt.

2. Buy Norton Systemworks 2005 on it's own receipt.

3. Send McAfee product information to Norton's Mfg Upgrade Rebate for $30 rebate.

4. Send in for Norton's $40 Mfg Rebate.

5. Send Norton product information to McAfee's Mfg Upgrade Rebate for $30.

6. Send in for McAfee's Mfg Rebate for $20.

Of course you are probably not going to need 2 virus scanners, so you can sell one of them.

 

[superHARD]

Will that work?

 

[scoreadeal]

Originally posted by: superHARD
Will that work?

-- = Norton's upgrade rebate terms: = --

Enclose proof of previous ownership of a stand-alone or pre-loaded version of any Norton? or
Symantec? software product, or any retail (boxed or downloaded) version of Iolo System Mechanic?
or V-Com SystemSuite? (excluding pre-loaded and OEM versions of Iolo System Mechanic and
V-Com SystemSuite).

Proof of previous ownership submission requirements: a) Previous owners of retail (boxed or
downloaded) product must enclose either the previous product?s original CD, diskette 1, title page
of manual, or your confirmation email from your previous download purchase. b) Previous owners
of pre-loaded (OEM) Norton or Symantec software product must enclose a copy of the previous
product?s Help/About screen. To obtain a copy of the Help/About screen, follow these instructions:

1. Go to the Help/About screen in your pre-loaded Norton or Symantec software.
2. Select the tab with your Norton or Symantec OEM product name listed.
3. Press the Print Screen (Print Scn) key (located on your keyboard).
4. Open any word processing application.
5. Paste the image (go to the Edit Menu at the top navigation bar, scroll down and select Paste).
6. Print the image (File > Print).
7. Enclose this copy of the Help/About screen with your rebate submission.

-- = McAfee's upgrade rebate terms: = --

Proof of previous ownership of a retail (boxed or downloaded), stand-alone version
of any McAfee software product or any Norton® software product by furnishing
the original product CD, diskette 1, title page of manual, or your confirmation email
from your download purchase.

 

[egeekial]

I haven't used Mcafee antivirus for a few years because Norton has been all the rage. Does anyone have an opinion of Mcafee vs. Norton?

 

[Heinrich]

hmm, I need another license to be legal. I've already done a free Systemworks and a free Firewall through Outpost. Can I do a second and will they honor the second rebates?

Norton is always doing this, they just choose a "store of the week" to offer their software for free. So far, in the past month, I know it's been Outpost, Best Buy, now Compusa. Circuit city's probably next week

 

[kuljc]

Originally posted by: Heinrich

hmm, I need another license to be legal. I've already done a free Systemworks and a free Firewall through Outpost. Can I do a second and will they honor the second rebates?

Norton is always doing this, they just choose a "store of the week" to offer their software for free. So far, in the past month, I know it's been Outpost, Best Buy, now Compusa. Circuit city's probably next week

you just have to read the rebate form.. from what I've read before it's like 1 rebate per household or something like that. So if it's actually another rebate you're sending in (different numbers) then you'll be fine.

 

[rangav]

Originally posted by: scoreadeal

Originally posted by: superHARD
Will that work?

-- = Norton's upgrade rebate terms: = --

Enclose proof of previous ownership of a stand-alone or pre-loaded version of any Norton? or
Symantec? software product, or any retail (boxed or downloaded) version of Iolo System Mechanic?
or V-Com SystemSuite? (excluding pre-loaded and OEM versions of Iolo System Mechanic and
V-Com SystemSuite).

It doesn't say that they will accept McAfee VirusScan as previous ownership. Please clarify.

 

[Myotis volans]

Man, when are they going to give the full version away free? I do not a liscense for either!

 

[claffeyb]

Myotis, you don't need a license for either. You buy both products and use each other to competitively upgrade to the other. In other words, the Norton you buy is used as proof of owning software from a competitor of McAfee, to be able to send for the McAfee rebate. Likewise, the McAfee you buy is used as proof of owning software from a competitor of Norton, to be able to send for the Norton rebate.

I would have confirmed the rebate pdf's exact info on competive upgrade, but both rebate links pop-up a password request to open, so I can't. Anyone else have this problem? The McAfee competitive upgrade info that scoreadeal posted looks good, but we need confirmation of Norton's competitive upgrade accepting McAfee. It should, but I always like seeing it in b&w first before buying.

 

[Myotis volans]

No kidding -
The links worked for me earlier. I think I just misunderstood the usage of the word "Upgrade". I took it to mean that the software was not a full version. Looking at it now, however, it seems to make sense.

 

[Myotis volans]

Actually,

I don't think McAfee qualifies for the Norton rebate...only V-com and lolo utility products.