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adrian williams Great piece of software - -it shows exactly what's going on with your PC - stats, graphs for cpu load, drive temp,load etc. Also shows all running processes, startup items & where they're started from.
Taskbar icons if you want them and bubble popup of current loads. All configurable.

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John Robertson It gives me full control of my PC. Now I see what is going on.

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Steven M "p0wn Your Operating System"

What the heck does this mean? Seems like a hacking tool or something similar.

Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. Would never ever try anything associated with hacking/cracking terms.

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David Gilmour This has been a valuable enhancement to my system. I run it almost constantly in the background (on rare occasions I have had to shut it down because its process CPU throttling has interfered with an application's performance). It's the best startup manager that I have found, gives me the instant control that I need at the process and service level, and offers a set of useful system performance monitors. Great value for $17.

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Ilya Kheifets AnVir Task Manager Free really surprised me. It's got an insane number of useful features. Apart from performing the usual process monitoring chores, AnVir also packs integrated startup control (a la MSconfig) and service manager, and log viewer.

It also monitors your system's workload, dropping icons in the system tray that indicate CPU usage (including a breakdown by application) and hard drive temperature, free space, and activity levels (again with per-application info).

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Mitchell Haas I have been using AnVir Task Manager [standard] for some time, and was very happy with it's features, so I was really happy seeing the Pro version available here. For all the features the pro version has, it is very much worth the discount price. Thanks!

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alain ahah ahah, as you seem to be the developer, it is strange that you are "...surprised by AnVir Task Manager..."

Caught the hand in the pocket: fake good comments are not a really good policy if you are a serious company.

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Alan Carr Can this be registered offline? I have a PC that is never connected to the internet.

I'm also trying to figure out if it has a firewall or not..?

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Alan Carr Well I liked it so thought I'd buy it anyway, plus it appears to have some portable mode thingy - but it's Shareit, who invariably turn me down, plus the price was $54, not $24.

You need to fix that link

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Ilya Kheifets #Alan Carr
It has no firewall. It can be registered offline.
$54 - price for 3 additional years of updates and Priority Support, it's optional

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Mitchel Haas I got AnVir Task Manager (non-pro edition) hear last year on special. I liked it so well, I upgraded to the Pro edition. I've been using it over 6 months, and think it's well worth the money even at full price. Not only is it a windows task manager on steroids, it catches critical registry changes that my advanced security suite doesn't even catch. There's very rarely a day that goes by that I don't use it in some way.

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Kelly Andrews Interesting! How big of a program is this and will it interfer with my realtime antivirus program?

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k h I love this program. It is the best of its kind. However, it slows my XP, Sp2 system considerably.

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Mitchel Haas It doesn't interfere with any other real-time anti-virus. I use it with a couple other antivirus/protection applications and there's no issues. I think Anvir (pro edition) only alerts you when another application adds a registry entry to the windows startup keys.
See http://www.anvir.com/new-...p-item.htm for more details. This feature can be turned off, though. I keep it on as I particularly like to know when an app (like Adobe reader) wants to create a startup entry.

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Alan Carr The owner kindly helped me get past the Shareit issue :o)

Regarding other antivirus apps, I've been using Avast and Comodo together, as the only combination I could find that would play nice. However this, Antivir, also managed to snuggle in with them without causing any issues. I have now uninstalled Comodo, not because of a conflict but because it's hypersensitive.

For knowing just what your PC is up to, what strange processes are and who by, and all sorts of other useful stuff, this program is great.

Give it a try :o)

A.

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d adams What is the update policy? Can I install on more than one computer?

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Maks Polo Yes, you can. One license can be used by one user on few computers. E.g. you can use one license both on your home and work computers.

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Robert Edwards Microsoft Sysinternals is free:
http://technet.microsoft....96653.aspx

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Mike G Anvir is a tool that should be in every power user's toolkit. Can the 65% discount also be applied to Anvir Task Manager standard edition?

We have to consider the additional cost of annual update subscriptions. At 50% of the regular price, it will cost more than today's discount price. This makes standard more attractive over the long term if pro features are not a must-have.

Purchasing means we are licensed to use Anvir for life, but no more updates once the subscription runs out. This subscription model is used by more and more software vendors every day for obvious reasons, so it's not just Anvir. For me, 20% would be a more reasonable annual fee and would probably appeal to a wider audience. On the other hand, kudos for your multi-machine license!

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Mike G Looks like we'll have to find our own answers. By clicking on the Buy Now button I see there is no option for standard, so this really good discount appears to be for pro version only.

Peter, if you installed the evaluation of Anvir you can see how much CPU, memory and disk load every process is taking including Anvir. I think the systray performance icons are also visible by default (or you can turn them on in options) and this gives a quick glance of the top resource users on your system.

Integrated help would be nicer than getting directed to a website, but they do have help in Word .doc format that you can download. Don't know why they don't have it in PDF format, but there are free tools available to either read Word files or convert to another format.

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Bob S Trying to order this... redirected to page that say "Your Shopping Cart is empty." Pls advise.

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Frank Stephens AnVir is an incredibly useful tool with numerous features, but they've always had a problem with code quality, and they have a habit of adding great features and then taking them away.  If AnVir reads this, my very strong recommendation is for them to find another programmer.  Apart from other problems, AnVir is causing my Vista PC to crash due to tcpip.sys errors, even with Internet connection monitoring turned off, so I no longer use it, which is too bad, because I really liked it (and I purchased a license for the top version long ago).

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Jon Koerner @Frank - Thanks for that mini-review, it's very helpful to hear about user's first-hand experiences with a program.  What version were you using, when you stopped using it?  They are at v.6.3 now, so I wonder if some of those problems have been improved since then.  Anybody have any experience with using it with XP or Win7 - does it crash tcpip.sys? 

I see that the last time this was offered on BDJ, the developer never bothered to answer BDJ users' questions -- not a good sign.

Previously, someone here asked if developer would please offer the standard version at the discounted percentage, for those who don't need the Pro features.  I'll ask that again -- could we please get the Std version instead, if desired?

Also - will Anvir be adding integrated help to the app?  I do not like the current web-only help.

 

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A. Goyal I think their free version 6.3 is all you really need. Its still available on http://download.cnet.com/...02050.html

I was (still occasionally use) the freeware but with WinPatrol I get to manage startup processes anyways which has reduced my dependence on Anvir.

And you have to be careful while installing to remove checkmark for the thirty party software it would have installed. Not a good practice to install anything on MY pc, without my explicit consent :(

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Dan P Just wondering why 3rd party software would accompany a pay for product?  Not a very good practice.

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DrTeeth So much freeware does the same; save your shekels people!

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Roger Thomasson @ Jerry S Can you please shoot me an email at roger (@) iconico (dot) com?  I've temporarily deleted your comments.  Apologies if I'm mistaken, but the generic nature of your criticisms and lack of an email address bears a striking resemblance to spam. And let me reiterate to everybody, we do get a fair amount of nasty, destructive spam on these boards.  And we will not tolerate it.  If you want to make sure that we don't 'false positive' your comment, make sure that it includes information specific to the product in questions.  And also, give us an email address so that we can contact you and confirm that you're not a flamer. -r

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Frank Stephens Jon Koerner, yes, I have 6.3.  Vista and Windows 7 are particularly vulnerable to serious damage from crashes, and I know that my OS has become messed-up, but only AnVir makes it crash.  AnVir has an incredible number of very useful features, but they've always had lots of problems with code quality.  Their feature to add icons (buttons) to the title bars of windows didn't work for a long time on Vista or higher, and although it will now display, it causes various problems on my PC.  I don't need that feature, you have the option to add those features to the system menu of windows, but other utilities which add icons/buttons do a much better job.  Most programmers simply aren't very good.  Out of some of the things I've purchased here on BDJ, I like NTWind utilities because the programmer knows his stuff.  The highest-quality code I've run across from here is in TimeSnapper Pro.  Not the greatest UI, but very solid code compared to almost anything.  It's about the only utility which always starts up correctly and always displays its icon in the system tray, almost every other utility has occasional or frequent startup problems and often fail to display their tray icons.  I'm hesitant to say bad things about AnVir.  I'd like for people to purchase their products and for the company to do well, but they do need to improve their coding.

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Frank Stephens Jon Koerner, regarding your observation that many developers don't seem to read the BDJ comments, yes, that's highly annoying.  However, if you contact AnVir technical support, they do respond.  I'm griping here because I'm hoping that it will put some pressure on them to find a better programmer.  Most programmers don't magically become better, you generally need to replace someone.  As for the different editions, AnVir has changed the differences between editions over time.  For all practical purposes, the Pro edition is the top one, and you're getting it for less than the price of the Standard edition, so I think that it's a good deal.  I have the Security Suite because features that are now in the Pro edition used to be available only in the Security Suite.  I don't use the antivirus stuff, it's very lightweight and of no value if you have real security software.  I also strongly recommend turning off all optimization-type features, some of which are on by default.  Those generally make Windows run worse (I never recommend any optimization / tweaker utilities other than some disk defragmenters).

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Roger Thomasson @ Frank, Jon As an FYI, percentage-wise far more of our vendor partners respond to comments than not.  I'd guess it's in the vicinity of 80% - 90%. -r

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Frank Stephens Guy Simmons, you won't find any freeware utility or combination of utilities with all of the features of AnVir.  You can find some similar features elsewhere, such as the Microsoft Sysinternals Utilities, but nothing has all of the features or some of the specific features of AnVir.  You can resize windows.  Although they removed the handy feature to directly resize windows which weren't designed to be resized (I'll have to pester them to add that back), you can still do so by opening the process in AnVir directly from the application window (I had them add that feature back) and going to the window list.  You can directly set windows to be always on-top.  The folder history feature is terrific, AnVir adds a history button at the bottom or an AnVir (history) icon/button near the top on the right of almost all file open/close dialog boxes.  AnVir's logs can be very handy.  It can open resizable CPU/Disk/Network/Memory information windows which can be very handy (although I'll have to get them to add back remembering the last size/position of the windows).  Being able to just point at the tray icons to get that information when the windows aren't displayed is very handy.  You can have it always change the priority of particular processes.  There are tons of other features.

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AnVir Software @ Frank Stephens Thank you for the feedback. We read all comments and always try to improve the product.

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Paul Vaccaro Kevin,

I still have the following issues.  If I thought that most if not all could be resolved I would certainly purchase your software and recommend it to others.

1) I still don't understand how to generate my own tags and what I can do with them once they have been applied.

2) As I indicated before the calendar function is not very useful as is.  One should be able to view an adgenda or listing of upcoming events for any given projects.

3) The task  section provides no display of due date or progress.

4) It seems to me the green, yellow, red indicator should be tied somehow to task status, i.e. if a task is past due the project is tagged yellow, if 2 tasks are past due it turns red or maybe based on some form of user definded criteria.

5) One should be able to assign items i.e., contacts, tasks, files, appointments to more than one project.

6) I was able to move the database to a shared drive but I was unable to direct a second installation on another pc to that same database file.  I would be happy to purchase mutiple licenses if I could share a single database file between users.

Paul

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Robert Muller I have bought this software 3 years ago for the first time and then I bought a new version one year ago from here, BitsDuJour.

I must say I really like this software for all the information and control it gives me over my computer.

But I have noticed that the version I bought last year was 6.3.1 and it is still the same version right now.

It seems that the development of this software is suspended.

Is it worth the trouble to buy now again this software because maybe I will end the new year contract with the same 6.3.1 version ?

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Staley How does this software exceed the features and functionality of ProcessExplorer, ProcessMonitor and Autoruns, which are part of the Freeware Sysinternals suite written by Mark Russinovich (Senior Tech Fellow at Microsoft)?

http://technet.microsoft....sinternals

I am just curious as the Sysinternals programs are pretty powerful and have been written by someone that was actually part of the Windows development team.

One final question is, can the process monitoring function of CPU utilization monitor activity <0.1 sec? This functionality was recently added to ProcessExplorer.

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Jason Howard @Robert Muller: Took the words out of my mouth.

Lucky I didn't purchase the three year subscription option. That would've been money wasted.

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Frank Stephens Staley, AnVir and the SysInternals products compliment each other. There's some overlap, but AnVir has a number of different features, such as tracking recently used files and folders, allowing windows to be resized, a useful display of disk activity, always setting particular processes to a specified priority, blocking them in realtime, various other window functions, etc. Mark Russinovich was not part of the Windows development team. He's a smart guy who figured out more about Windows than even the people at Microsoft knew, so they hired him. I have a license to AnVir, but I'm not using it. It would always crash my Vista installation. I'm using Windows 7, and I would test it in a VM before installing. It has great features, but I don't need it that much now, Listary does a good job of tracking folders if I need that (mostly I just use Windows 7's features).

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Deleto Maximo What I like about this one as compared to Microsoft's own tools is having everything under one hood. Looks very promising. Just ordered a license, thank you very much.

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Software Guy Is this software licensed per computer, or per user, meaning a user can install on his desktop and laptop? Thanks!

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Stan @Software Guy: At http://www.anvir.com/order.htm is the answer.

Q: Can I use one license on few computers?

A: Yes, you can. You're welcome to use a single license code on any computer you personally own and use. E.g. you can use one license both on your home and work computers. Also you can install the product on your flash drive, and use it in portable mode on any computer.

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kevin seymour To those complaining about the version being a year old, whoopie.

How often does a company have to update if the product works well?
How many other companies do more than yearly releases for security products, not many unless they are in Beta.

What's with the two Reg keys, and only 3 downloads total?

Now that's cheap!

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Robert Muller @kevin seymour

You don't understand very well what is the real point of view about this "complaining"...

First of all, I think that almost everybody will agree on the fact that Anvir Task Manager is a very good software. For someone who doesn't own this software, today is a very good opportunity to buy it at a very good price.

But for someone who already possesses the 6.3.1 version, it is not really clear that it would be a good deal because nothing says that there will be a new version before 1 year from now...

Do you understand this slight difference ?

Finally I am this kind of people who thinks that nothing is perfect and everything is constantly perfectible. Its your right to disagree with this...

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kevin seymour No, there is no difference.

I can understand how you might get nervous about wasting money, but a year is not, and never has been a long time in software development.

Maybe you'd prefer if they rushed out a buggy unstable version just to make people happy?

I do find it odd though that the Admin has not responded to a query about why there is no 2011 version.

I think it has more to do with that they are happy with were they are at and see no need to fix what is not broke, it's a task manager for peet's sake.

Time will tell

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Gonzo Does anyone know how this compares to eXtended Task Manager (XTM) by Warecase? http://www.warecase.com/products.asp

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Gonzo BTW, I never quite understood why BDJ doesn't make it a must for the dev to be present to answer questions the day of the deal... actually, the dev should do it on its own in order to increase the probabilities of getting new customers.

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kevin seymour I agree Gonzo, I don't hold the companies that do not respond to questions in high regard and makes me suspicious really.

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Gerald Montgomery I'm using Windows 7. I noticed the window's enhancement "additional buttons" and right click context menu options don't always display. For example, they don't work with Windows Explorer. Are there Windows 7 limitations?

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Staley @Frank Stephens, Frank... Mark Russinovich was part of the Windows development team... when Microsoft hired him, he joined the Windows Team in the Windows Vista group. He worked on the Windows 7 team and now has moved to the Windows Azure Team. He has kept up with updating the same tool (sysinternals) set since being hired at Microsoft, and as such has been able to update the tools better as he now has direct access to Windows source.

I mentioned that since from what I understand about this tool, it's developer hasn't had the same level access to the insides of Windows, and I was curious how it compares to Sysinternals as alot of the functions (as mentioned above) seem to overlap with Sysinternals. (Though it seems the developer hasn't replied to this listing yet...)

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d adams One year plus software with no updates. A developer that does not care enough about the product to come here to respond to questions. This does not instill me the confidence to purchase this even at a reduced price. Thanks but no thanks.

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Jason Howard Just to explain about being frustrated at no updates in a year - if you read through the Anvir forums, numerous users have made excellent suggestions. I even contacted the developer directly in January and February 2010 - and received the responses:

"Thank you for your feedback. We'll Add these features to the next version"

and

"Thank you for the suggestion. We included this feature into our roadmap."

In fact that is the standard response to most of the suggestions made by users, to improve the program.

Problem is, that "next version" still hasn't surfaced, and our year of free updates has come and gone. It is really difficult to continue to support the developer when there is no indication that the developer wishes to move the product forward.

For me the year of free updates isn't just "bug fixes" but improvements, enhancements, new features, options and possibilities. It is the opportunity to participate and be involved in the improvement and development of the product, to take the product to the next step, because each user of the software also has a stake in its success.

When the developer continues to promise "next version" or "it's on our road map" - you realise this car isn't going on any road trip, because the developer is apparently asleep behind the wheel.

Either that, or the next version of Anvir is going to be amazing when it eventually gets released.

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Jason Howard @Gerald Montgomery - Regarding your Windows 7 "additional buttons" query.

February 25, 2010 - I emailed the developer:

"...is there a way to have these icons appear in the title/caption bar when the user is running an Aero desktop/display settings? (Currently the icons do not appear for me) - Other programs - eg. Sticky Password, the icon appears, so I know it's not a case of "can't be done under Aero"."

The developer responded with this solution:

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback.
We'll add these features to the next version.

AnVir Software
http://www.anvir.com

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Michael Begley What is the relationship, if any, between AnVir Task Manager Pro and AnVir Security Suite? Does task manager cover the same security items as AnVir Security Suite? Thanks.

Mike Begley

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Andreas Hoffmann Hi, any newer version than the v6.3.1 from Apr 02, 2010 available?
http://www.anvir.com/task...news-2.htm

Greetings - Andreas

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Merle One Same question here. And what about x64 support that seems uncomplete as read in the support forum. Thanks.

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Brad Hi,

Will purchasers of the product through this promotion be able to also use the same 60% discount towards purchasing the optional 3 year upgrade protection? If so, that's sweet! Sold.

The program looks quite comprehensive.

Development I assume is ongoing and active, i.e; adding new capabilities and features? With this said, are there plans in process to integrate a context sensitive help system for this application in the near or distant future?

Thanks in advance for answering the questions.

Regards, Brad

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Andreas Hoffmann Hi, could you please tell us, what will be included in the new version?
And I think only NEW registered user will get one year free updates - if there are any... :-)

Nov 17 2011 at 4:37am Copy Link

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AnVir Software support Hi,

Windows 64-bit is supported.

New version will be released in this month. Registered users get 1 year free subscription to all future versions of the product.

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David H (Seattle) I've used the standard version for about 3 years, which I got through a nice promotion, and it's been INCREDIBLY useful (and stable), enough so that I am jumping at the deal today, along with the extra 3 years. I haven't found anything to match the breadth and depth of info it gives so easily. Just try the trial, you'll see how it has everything you've felt was lacking in the standard Windows Task Manager.

@Brad: Yes, if you click "Buy Now", you'll be asked if you want it with or without the 3 additional years for an additional $11.98, versus the $29.99 normally shown on the AnVir website. IOW, the combo is $31.96, versus $79.99 - a great deal for a great tool. I'm getting the combo myself.

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David Thomson Is it possible to run AnVir from a flash drive?

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Alan @David,
It can be set up to run portable so I would think the answer would be yes.

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Brad @David

Thanks for the reply Dave, I'm glad to get this combination of tools at this price point and for four years at that. I own WinPatrol and it is also a great program but the AnVir TMP has quite a number of additional features that I know I am going to really find useful in managing my PC.

Cannot pass it up, that's about $9.00 bucks a year, I'm all in, just bought the combo myself.

Cheers, Brad

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Peter C1 Q1. Will You be notifying past buyers that a new version is to come out and will there be any promotions on the new version?

Just a quick question about renewals of licenses:

Q3. Do you offer any discount for people who had a 1 year license which has already expired, or do I buy the entire deal again from scratch?

Note: Peter C1 is not the name/email I used when I purchased "Anvir Task Manager Pro"

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AnVir Software support @Peter R: Yes. AnVir Task Manager can replace Windows Task Manager.

@David Thomson. Yes. You can run it from flash drive.

@Peter C1. Please write to support about pricing.

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vfr 750 I bought the program with just the standard 1Year of updates which expired at the end of 2010, so can I just buy the extra 3 years of updates at the discounted price, OR, Do I have to buy the entire program + updates again?

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Patrick R A new version was promised for november 2011 so I bought a license. No new version has been released.

"AnVir Software support

Hi,

Windows 64-bit is supported.

New version will be released in this month. Registered users get 1 year free subscription to all future versions of the product.
Nov 17 at 8:43am "

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Stan Anvir looks dead: No updates were released and their foum is flooded with spam. :-(

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Patrick R Developer posted a message on the Anvir forum that a new version is going to be released next week.

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Alexander Deliyannis A new version has just been released. See http://www.anvir.com/task...newversion

However, I am a bit concerned by the first line of info on improvements: "New: 1. Added the correct operation of the registry and files on Windows 7 64-bit."

What does "correct operation" mean? I've been running the previous version in Windows 7 64-bit for more than a year? Has it been doing 'incorrect' stuff in my registry?

I'm considering the upgrade, but would like to know more about this, thanks.

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Software Guy Great startup manager plus very good task manager. If you purchased earlier, the upgrade licenses are $24.97, so this deal is better than a license renewal.

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Fletch Quoting from - http://www.anvir.com/secu...rating.htm

"The rating is based on behavior, code analysis, and integrated database with information about 70 000+ startup programs, Internet Explorer toolbars and services."

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How often is this database updated? Only with new releases of the product or separately?

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Fletch Checkout that Registry tool (trial - separate product) that's packaged in the install. Very nice! Searched/found on Bits, voted.

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James Evans Tried to download. HTTP 404 message received. AnVir server may be down.

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James Evans I'm still getting the HTTP 404 message when trying to download the trial, just like yesterday but am able to start downloads of other BDJ trial offers. Anyone else noticing this?

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Fletch I'm seeing the 404 too with the BDJ link. Just get it from here...

http://www.anvir.com/down...askpro.exe

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MBPBo Just curious to know whether this program is back on track for being actively developed since almost 2 years went by between releases of versions 6.3.1 and 6.5.

12 months of free updates/upgrades is a lot of nothing if the developer does not release any updated versions during that time frame.

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James Evans @Ron,
Thanks for the link. It downloaded OK. I'm going to trial this sandboxed at first to see how it goes before buying. Thanks again!

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Fletch @James Evans

I tried it out in a VM. Looks very nice. I looked a year ago and don't remember why I passed. I guess I spent more time with it this time around. I will NOT be passing on it this time. *chewing nails*

@Beau Barnabe

I've seen that complaint frequently for this product. Hopefully they will also offer "3 additional years of updates and priority support for AnVir Task Manager Pro " with the same discount. I believe they did that before. That will give you 4 years of coverage, so you should get at least two updates :-)

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Fletch I just keep stumbling across great things in this tool. The Swiss army knife they use on the web site is a good representation of what's in this tool. Their updates may be far apart (occasionally) but there have been two this year and one of those added a feature that two other startup managers I use have yet to add - monitoring Task Scheduler in Window 7.

That feature ironically took two years to appear, but like I said, the other two products I use still don't support it.

Roger...open the deal already :-)

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Software Guy the plus 3 years purchase option is offered at discount - so $32 gives you a user license with updates for 1+3=4 years. Good deal from Anvir today.
Another note: default is credit card purchase - to use paypal hit the button on the select payment type on THE FIRST SCREEN because if you enter your data and wait to select paypal, the payment choice option goes away and will default to credit card. Purchase is through avangate.

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Steven Avery Hi,

The $32 deal does sound good, 4 years, a one-time purchase, $8 a year for a basic tool. Anvir is unique in combining about five nice things in one tool, it is the single most versatile (I am not considering the generic tools, like Glary, in the same context, this is far stronger on a tech level.) startup-task-process manager,.

My base will likely remain the ultra-stable and individual support programs, Chameleon Startup Manager (Bits), WinPatrol and DTaskManger (maybe System Explorer). In each case you have a specific focus well implemented. I see Anvir as the supplement to all of them, and if I remember it can help on the HIPS/security focus, where layering is a good idea.

So it is hard to not take Anvir Pro and really give it a full shake-out. I'll watch the notes and any Donationcoder discussion. Especially looking to see what is in the Pro that I might use.

A likely purchase, 4-years, I am tired of loading the lesser versions on freebies here and there, it will be nice to have the whole enchilada !

Thanks Anvir and BIts. Anvir, please open up a forum. You are big enough to have one.

Steven

Apr 27 2012 at 5:15am Copy Link

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Josh Friedman can you use this on more than one computer?

Apr 27 2012 at 6:21am Copy Link

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Nico Westerdale Check the "Policy" tab on the right Josh

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Bob User Like Steven I also use WinPatrol and it has been helpful to me. I have also read good things about Anvir and am considering it on today's deal. My question though, since Anvir and WinPatrol both have startup managers, would they "play nice together" running at the same time?

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Fletch Note: The download link from avangate gave me v6.50. Get the latest from AnVir.

Apr 27 2012 at 8:45am Copy Link

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JW I gave it a quick try, and then purchased it. It does some nice things, and some which my WinPatrol does - and for the benefit of others the two programs do appear to 'play nicely'!
One thing I'm slightly worried about is that I've somehow got a copy of Reg Organiser installed now I've installed TMPro: it's unregistered, and I think it came with AnVir TMPro, riding on its shirt tails! This looks to be a very 'aggressive' Reg Cleaner (I've been using the LavaSoft Reg Tuner!) BUT ... this program will cost GBP60 for a family license on my lot!! [No wonder AnVir can afford to make the discount 60% if they then get a bundle from another (allied?) program!] How about a 60% Disc on that program if it's going to be included in this way?

Apr 27 2012 at 9:21am Copy Link

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Fletch That bundled program is very nice but a little more than I'd be willing to spend. It's listed here on BDJ, go vote for it.

If you got the download form Avangate, the bundled program is hidden unless you select the advanced install.

If you get the latest version form AnVir, you see the bundled offer up front.

No harm done, it doesn't seem to be too intrusive. So now I just wait for a deal on it. It's nothing I need right now, but like a mechanic, I collect tools and it's a nice one.

Apr 27 2012 at 9:58am Copy Link

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Walela Two questions.
First, does this interfere with another antivirus program, e.g. Norton or Microsoft Security Essentials?
Second, the program Reg Organizer that installs when you install your program, is it included in the price and if not why are we not asked if we want to install the program, if it is included what Serial Number or registration code are we to use to activate it?

Apr 27 2012 at 11:15am Copy Link

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Steven Avery Hi,

If an aggressive registry cleaner, capable of trashing puters (which they are) is being bundled

a) in a paid program, or a trial-paid program, and
b) is a default install (requiring careful opt-out)

That is a very obvious double ethical violation. And much more so than the toolbar scourge.

Then I can not buy this Anvir deal, even if I know how to avoid the problem. Even if I could install it from another source, or know what to tick in the install. Anvir needs to step in and prevent this.

As they say on that TV show about venture capitalists:

"I'm out"

Shalom,
Steven

Apr 27 2012 at 11:58am Copy Link

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VLM Does anyone happen to have this experience ... does AnVir TM Pro play well with Cacheman installed?

Apr 27 2012 at 12:04pm Copy Link

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Fletch ... with all the complaints about long time between updates...another update about an hour ago - bug fixes :-)

Apr 27 2012 at 1:54pm Copy Link

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Jason Howard Not only does the install try to sneak a copy of "Chemtable Reg Organizer" ($39 - $89 to register) onto your PC, but the Tools menu has 3 items (on the surface trying to appear as a feature of Anvir) - *two* menu items loading affiliate links for Uniblue SpeedUpMyPC ($29.95), and one menu item which loads an affiliate link for Driver Scanner ($29.95)

Whatever happened to purchasing a program that was clean without the advertising, sponsorship and side money making practices being stuffed inside?

Apr 27 2012 at 7:10pm Copy Link

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Frank Stephens The bundled/linked trialware is annoying but hardly a problem, those are utilities which I don't use. I used to like AnVir a lot, a wealth of features and information. But earlier versions had coding issues, and after so long without updates, I've moved on. More than information on individual processes, I need to know what's going on on my PC, and the Windows 7 Resource Monitor is excellent for that. Having an all-in-one tool was nice, but now I use a mix of tools and I no longer have much incentive to switch back.

Apr 27 2012 at 9:22pm Copy Link

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VLM Frank Stephens - I can see both points of view with respect to the additional software. On one hand, as you say, one can just ignore it or opt out of it. On the other hand, for some people it may convey a mercenary sense and undermine trust. I think I fall slightly in the second group ... it just makes me wary of what else may be lurking in the background, and it makes me feel a bit self-protective, in the sense that I know I have to remember to really pay attention to every future update or upgrade that comes along. So I pass ... and I can see both sides.

Apr 27 2012 at 9:35pm Copy Link

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Steven Avery Hi,

Thanks Jason, that is Uniblue .. as in the worlds foremost purveyor of scamware and scareware products ... capable of finding registry "problems" on a clean OS install .. capable of trashing your system, recurring billing, etc. (All the programs mentioned are dangerous.) And infamous for affiliate marketing to put journalists in their pocket.

Now, I will have to be careful with any Avangate downloads as well.

And totally ferget about Anvir (their earlier attempt was Babylon ..Ask..toolbar, where you had to do custom install and opt-out).

These are generically known as PUPs, potentially unwanted programs ** and are often properly flagged by security software **. It is even worse when they are being pushed by what is ostensibly a security-related product.. There has even been the problem of a pusher of this stuff going into their own security database to whitelist the comparny (e.g. Uniblue) since, after all, they are pushers of the product..

BitsDuJour will hurt their own reputation if they don't take a real stance on this super-tacky sneaking and bundling in paid software. (Note: Bits tried Uniblue products in 2009, I think that was the last time). Most of the Bits products are clearly bundle-free (I know, I have purchased many) but you do not need many bad experiences to hurt a good rep.

Clearly there are some gray areas, especially with totally free programs. But anything that forces you to use a custom install to avoid problems is over the line. And anything that throws up dangerous affiliate menu items is over the line. And anything with Uniblue. And, in general, registry cleaners, unless they are know to be super conservative and informative.

Again, just in case it is not clear:

"I'm out"

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Oh, about the "well, I just avoid it" approach.

In addition to the unease and wariness mentioned by VLM, (yep) there is an ethical issue.

Uniblue pays Anvir x thousands of dollars to put up those lures. Why ? Because they know they can snag say 2% of the installs into their scam. We say no to the whole deal not just for ourselves, but for the 2% who are less familiar with the tricks and schemes.

Steven

Apr 27 2012 at 10:16pm Copy Link

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Amit I Use anvir task manager and its great but some drawbacks I found on usage -

It uses constant cpu usage - while even after a fresh reboot - minimum it uses is like 4% approx. not much - but I have Set all its main options as off - like logging and in window enhancements - only 1 is there - floating button in title bar of windows. Also Detailed info tab is unchecked + also monitor traffic is not chosen.

But the thing really problems is when I have used the computer for some time and some more applications are running - the cpu usage of anvir goes like 7 to 13%. THAT really bothers me - as the appls are not that resource intensive or many running but with only a few anvir starts hogging the system.

using windows 7 64 bit.

Any solution or change in options ?

If this problem can be dealt with in soon new release would be very good.

2) Also -
How to run apps - by either restarting them from process list - or running any application listed in startup tab - as "limited elevation" when anvir is running as "administrator"

i could use start menu of windows 7 but would really like to do this from inside anvir only - like restarting a particular appl.

Sep 24 2012 at 5:26am Copy Link

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Sputnik Just to be sure of what the deal will really be...

AnVir Task Manager Pro + 3 additional years of updates and priority support is listed at $31.96.

Will that make a total price of $31.96 for the whole (Anvir Task Manager Pro + a total of 4 years of updates and prority support) or a total price of $19.98 + $31.96 = $51.94 ?

I ask this question because the regular way of doing of Anvir is to offer the 3 additional years as an extra charge to the price of the software.

Sep 24 2012 at 4:51pm Copy Link

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Toni McConnel The charge for three additional years confuses me. Is the original $20 (let's get rid of this $X.98 bullspit, shall we? I'm sick of it) for a one-year license that must be renewed every year?

Sep 25 2012 at 4:33am Copy Link

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Greg Zavado License for AnVir Task Manager Pro ($19.98) include one year updates?

Sep 27 2012 at 3:52am Copy Link

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Software Guy Anvir has a free version of their Task Manager and it is very good and may meet the needs of some users. The differences are here: http://www.anvir.com/task...tartup.htm
The pro offers some security advantages whose updates are associated with annual fees. IMHO the 3 year updates is the way to go if you want the extra information (specific program/service information plus permanently block selected processes plus run programs as services on startup) that the pro version provides.
License is a user license which is better for users with several computers. Both versions can run as portable applications.
Just an aside - IMHO the best license types are those where the developers provide user a choice - per user or per computer with the option of family licenses.

Sep 27 2012 at 4:50am Copy Link

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Gonzo Yes, the 19.98 includes 1 year of updates, then you have to renew... or buy the 3 additional years.
If you don't renew, you'll still be able to use the application; you just won't receive updates for it though.

I really like Anvir Task Manager Pro, but I'd seriously suggest the developer to provide a Lifetime License option.

Sep 27 2012 at 6:17am Copy Link

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Sputnik OK. I just bought it with 3 additional years of updates.

I have received two different key licenses.

Do I have to enter these two different licenses or just the one concerning the 3 additionnal years of updates ?

Sep 27 2012 at 6:49am Copy Link

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John Nichols Does it work with Windows 8?

Sep 27 2012 at 6:52am Copy Link

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Sep 27 2012 at 8:34am Copy Link

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Stan I think the developers are sleeping ;) Their forum (http://www.anvir.com/forum/) is flooded with spam since ten days and they are doing nothing.

Back to topic: I bought Anvir AnVir Task Manager Pro four years ago and it made a good job but I would not pay the regular 100 bucks again. But 60% off seems to be ok.

Sep 27 2012 at 10:06am Copy Link

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Greg Zavado "AnVir Task Manager Pro + 3 additional years of updates"
does it mean that the together it will 4 years of updates?

Sep 27 2012 at 1:38pm Copy Link

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Stan @Greg: Yes.

Sep 27 2012 at 4:16pm Copy Link

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Tortuga Hello
Thanks to those who helped clarify the license terms, regarding the "3 extra years"
I just bought it w the extra, cause the sw is good & this promo is great
But really ... IT IS quite puzzling that a company does this kind of promotion & then doesn't even bother to show up & respond to legitimate queries! Sleeping at the wheel, indeed !!! sigh

Peace

Sep 27 2012 at 9:35pm Copy Link

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Steven Avery Hi,

I really liked the Anvir security warning aspect, with a lot of overlap to WinPatrol. (I do not mind double warnings).

It is amazing that a company could be in this field and even 5 or 10 years down the line:

a) they don't show up the date of the special

b) their forum is being spammed, they never set up initial moderation of new posters and/or a daily check

Please, Anvir wake up ! Get some of the community basics in order, I will likely buy the 3-year, but it looks like it has to be the next time.

Steven

Sep 28 2012 at 6:37am Copy Link

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Sputnik Stan : "I think the developers are sleeping ;)"

Yes, I agree.

I have bought this software, with 3 years additional updates, and I am wondering if I have done the right thing...

Maybe the people from Anvir are already gone with the cash down into the bunker, waiting for WWIII...

Sep 28 2012 at 8:11pm Copy Link

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Stan @Robert: I bought it again cause I know that it's a good tool and I really like it. So I think it was the right thing to buy it.
You ask about the two different key licenses: First enter the 1-year-key and then the 3-year key. After that the tool shows you the four years update range.

Sep 28 2012 at 8:41pm Copy Link

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Sputnik @Stan : Thank you for the information about the licenses.

I didn't have yet the time to install this new version of Anvir Task Manager Pro and I just wanted to be sure to do the right thing when will come the time for installation.

In fact, I own a copy of this software since 4 years and I know it is really a great software, but I am still questioning myself about the professionalism of the Anvir team concerning their support to their software and to their customers...

I wish that they will bring a positive answer to these questions in the future.

Sep 29 2012 at 12:38pm Copy Link

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Sascha Tuberkel I am sorry that BDJ had just 20% off when I purchased AnVir Task Manager Pro in December last year.
Anyway with 60% off this is a SUPER - OFFER.

I just can highly recommend to tryout this software and I am convinced that anybody interested in this task manager should buy at this price.

Since I got it, I cannot imagine my Windows PCs running without this software.

NO Bugs so far - thanks and thumbs up to the developers!

Feb 13 2013 at 5:15pm Copy Link

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Javier Gil Can someone explain what makes this a better product than the free "Process explorer" created by the people at microsoft? it looks pretty good, but what are some of the features that PE doesn't have?

Feb 16 2013 at 1:06am Copy Link

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Chris Dennis Does this work with Windows 8 64bit?

Feb 16 2013 at 2:36am Copy Link

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Louis H @Javier Gil

I can't compare it to Process Explorer as I have no real experience using PE. But here is a list showing all of the features of Anvir Task Manager Pro that might help you....

http://www.anvir.com/task...tartup.htm

@Chris Dennis....

FWIW... here is the developer's info

http://www.anvir.com/requirements.htm

Feb 16 2013 at 3:07am Copy Link

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Peter C1 Is it possible to purchase a License as a Gift for somebody with a different name but still send the receipt/invoice to my email address?

OR perhaps better explained:

Can I buy the Pro+3 Years Xtra Support and then contact You and ask for the Licensed Name & Registration code to be changed to the Gift Recipient's care of my Billing Address?

Then the Recipient knows nothing about it until I send them an email with the surprise Gift details

Feb 16 2013 at 3:57am Copy Link

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bob roos This is substantially more than ProcessExplorer. For one thing there is a video tutorial on the program and the startup section alone is worth the price.

It is seriously scary, I think, to see all that the compute is doing. It is much more complex than I realized.

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DroidLuvr I've been reading back through several years of comments here, and I have a couple of glaring consistencies:
1. The developers don't appear to show up here to answer any questions: that always concerns me when it comes to having to use their technical support;
2. There have obviously been problems with PUP's (add-ons that are maybe not obvious --bundled with the product - a BIG no no - IMHO.
3. The people that HAVE been using it still seem to like it so it still sounds interesting but #1 and #2 break all my rules when it comes to deciding whether or not to buy software...

EDIT... no PUPs found in this download for me...

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bob roos @DroidLuvr I agree that it is much nicer when the developers are here. WAY better than the big box stuff.

What PUPs are you talking about? You said "have been" -- are there now? Just caught your edit. I didn't find anything so I was wondering.

Feb 16 2013 at 11:39am Copy Link

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DroidLuvr @bob: I just was reading a lot of the complaints from previous purchases. While there is an ad for the Registry software program comments before have mentioned on the site when you finish your installation, there wasn't anything bundled in my trial download :) -- I would have been disappointed in BDJ if there had been, but no problem for this one! (That's why I threw in my edit...)

Anyhow, since I've been using Sysinternals Process Explorer, which is free, I wanted to see what "more" this had to offer, and I have to say it seems like a lot more available information here, as well as a lot more options to work with processes and services!

There isn't any formal tech support for Process Explorer although there is a lot of forum help for it, so I guess I'll just hope that the tech support is better than the participation here from the developer ;) -- or just hope I don't need any :-)

Feb 16 2013 at 12:05pm Copy Link

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Cary Adams Process Explorer is not comparable. Probably the nearest competitor utility is WinPatrol.

Feb 16 2013 at 1:54pm Copy Link

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~kdm OK - Javier Gil, I have had this replace Microsoft's task manager on every pc running MS windows that I have owned since I discovered this product. It tell you every process that is running, unlike MS task Manager. It has detailed information about the process - unlike MS task manager. It tell you if something is trying to be loaded onto your computer and allows you to stop it, even better than task manager. The pro version is highly recommended, and I wouldn't run any MS windows system without having this product running. Test it out, but for this price you cannot beat it!

Feb 16 2013 at 1:58pm Copy Link

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bob roos I really like the portable version. And stepping through the startup item by item is great. I had 45 startup items on my system and was able to drop a few that I didn't really use any more.

Feb 16 2013 at 2:37pm Copy Link

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Richard Andersen This is a really great and well functioning program with a lot of nice features. Been using it for several years and never needed tech support, so I can't tell how good it is, but they do seem to be rather responsive in their tech support forum, and that's a better idea than email support IMO since others can read there as well about any problems and their solutions.

Feb 16 2013 at 4:15pm Copy Link

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DroidLuvr I went ahead and purchased too; and although I've run WinPatrol, Process Explorer, a variety of other utilities and start-up managers, this has provided me with more information in the few hours I've been playing with it than all others combined!!

It's absolutely no comparison to Windows Task Manager, and WinPatrol and ProcExp together don't even come close to what this can do...

Thanks BDJ!

Feb 16 2013 at 4:21pm Copy Link

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Michael K @ developer

Hi,
I would just like to be clear on the extended upgrade option.
Can you please confirm that as the basic program comes with 1 year of free upgrades and the addon says 3 additional Yeats of upgrades that a purchaser of the extended upgrade option will get a total of 4 years of free upgrades.

Thanks

Michael K

Feb 16 2013 at 4:55pm Copy Link

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Louis H Michael...

You may not hear from the developer.....

Here is how my email with my license keys reads...

"You\'ve got 2 registration keys. Please enter this key to get additional 3 years of free updates.
To complete your registration, on the Help menu, click Enter Registration Key. The Registration dialog appears. Enter your registration values (Name and Key) and press OK.

Free updates: 4 years"

So you do get 4 years of updates. 1 year with the actual purchase and 3 additional years with the addon offer. And all 4 are included in the $32. A great deal!

Feb 16 2013 at 5:31pm Copy Link

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Christina Jinga It it safe to use with Avira anitvirus? I know it is said that you should not use 2 products.

Feb 16 2013 at 7:34pm Copy Link

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~kdm They (ATM & AntiVirus software) will not interfere with each other at all. AnVir TM is not an anti-virus. it is a task manager, just like the MS Task Manager - correction, it it a Extremely Superior Task manager - if to be compared with MS Task Mnager.

Feb 16 2013 at 7:43pm Copy Link

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Richard Andersen
ATM has an option for scanning files at virustotal.com. This will not cause any conflicts with your current AV program as the scanning takes place online (nothing will run on your computer).

EDIT: Sorry, I was wrong about what I first wrote about the AV addon in the earlier versions, I was confusing ATM with another program. ATM did however have an option for installing a registry cleaner addon, but don't seem to have this anymore.

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Frank Stephens I used to use this, but there were problems with the code quality. I'm pleased to report that it's been improved, they're now using portions of Open Hardware Monitor (some monitors are incorrect, but it doesn't break anything). Junkware has largely been removed, junk options are now off by default. I purchased the additional 3 years, for a total of 4. According to the History, it should work on Win8x64. AnVir has lots of nice features. I don't need the monitoring anymore (Resource Monitor is better), but the logs are useful, as well as added options to window menus. Various other useful features, like being able to set process priorities (although I'm presently using Process Lasso to do that). Well worth the price.

Feb 16 2013 at 11:38pm Copy Link

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Peter C1 UNFORTUNATELY it looks like there are going to be NO REPLiES from the VENDOR over this weekend to even a single question.

So it does say something - at least in my mind, about the VENDOR's attitude towards prospective buyers'.

SHAME ...

Feb 16 2013 at 11:46pm Copy Link

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Kelly Major *** BEWARE *** - The full Pro installer also installs "Registry Organizer"

AnVir TaskManager Pro is not off to a good start with me. In fact I'm considering pursuing a refund. It installed some other software called "Registry Organizer" and I consider those kind of practices unethical and unacceptable.

I got here late today to check out the offers so I didn't have much time to make a decision. I read the comments here and decided based on them I would purchase the software on faith. I read comments about other software being installed and immediately thought no chance of buying this. Then I read comments that said users had installed this and there was no other software installed so I foolishly purchased it and sure enough, I've got the registry organizer **** to get off my computer.

They will be hearing from me tomorrow. - KEM

Feb 17 2013 at 12:06am Copy Link

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Nico Westerdale Great News! AnVir Software has agreed to extend this deal for another day - Enjoy!

BitsDuJour Admin - Feb 17 2013 at 12:11am Copy Link

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~kdm If one pays attention, when installing software you will see if it is installing something else, and AnVir does show a place where you are asked if you do not want to install the added software. I have had this with AntiVirus software, and other software too; like it want to add Google's Chrome to your computer, etc. One needs only to pay attention - too many times I have seen people just click away without reading what is on the screen.

Feb 17 2013 at 12:18am Copy Link

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Michael K @ Frank Stephens et al

Thank you frank for your detailed review which as always is much appreciated.
When you say Resource Manager is better, do you mean the standard windows 7 resource manager?
I am still wavering on this software and it was your previous posts about your system crashing because of the program that has caused me concern as well as the amount of resources it uses when running.
System stability is paramount for me and everything else amounts to frills I can mostly live without. I seem to load more and more utilities in the hope that they will help me maintain stability or help me find the culprit and restore things in the event my system becomes unstable.
Is this a must have utility ? I will watch this conversation for the next few hours for more detailed reviews and experiences to help me decide.
And it is rather concerning and disconcerting that the developer is always a "no show" here.

Thanks

Michael

Feb 17 2013 at 12:27am Copy Link

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Frank Stephens Kelly Major, you probably installed the version from Avangate, which is probably old. Uninstall all of that, and install the version from here, which takes you directly to the AnVir site and the latest version. No other junk is installed. It has a "Tweaker", I don't care for those, but you don't have to use it.

Michael K, the Windows 7 Resource Manager gives you better information about what's going on on your PC. While I certainly wouldn't consider this a "must have" utility, it does add nice features. The install was clean, so I doubt that it will affect system stability, but it's too soon to tell. AnVir does hook into everything, and I did notice occasional application startup delays after installing it, perhaps from logging while my system was under load, perhaps from my security software. Again, it's too soon to tell if that's going to be an issue, everything's working fine now. I do like having the logs, they're different than what's available from my security software and from Windows. I'm still disappointed in some of the code quality. The worthless security estimates are unaware of the extended system tray area in Windows 7 after all of this time, but I don't pay any attention to those estimates. AnVir does take some CPU, that depends upon your processor's capabilities. If in doubt, try the trial first.

Feb 17 2013 at 12:57am Copy Link

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Kelly Major I just heard back from the support for AnVir who says they don't install other software. I don't know how they couldn't know about it.

The only thing I can possibly think of is I downloaded it from the link in the invoice email and maybe the payment processor wrapped their installer or they have and old version because it did auto update on the first launch.

The fact is it installed "Registry Optimizer" on my computer without my EXPLICIT permission and that is unethical and I won't tolerate it from any vendors I do business with. Explicit meaning I have to accept an option to add something else not I have to take any special action to prevent it.

I will post again after I hear back again from support.

- KEM

Feb 17 2013 at 9:03am Copy Link

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Roger Thomasson @ Kelly Major

Please send me an email detailing exactly what happened when the unwanted software was installed. As yet, no other customers have reported this issue.

roger@bitsdujour.com

Thanks!

-r

BitsDuJour Admin - Feb 17 2013 at 9:05am Copy Link

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Richard Andersen It is correct that some earlier versions of ATM would install a Registry Cleaner per default, unless you opted no to this, unchecking a checkbox.

As far as I can see though, the latest version 7.5.1 does not install anything extra or gives you the option for this. Instead (unless you uncheck the "Open Website" box) it will open a webpage where you are offered to download and install the Registry Cleaner.

Feb 17 2013 at 9:23am Copy Link

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xaas User I installed it as a trial days before buying it yesterday.Even as a trial it did not install any unwanted software on my machine just a small installer.
Although I downloaded it from the Vendors website directly.

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Roger Thomasson @ Kelly

Please email me the invoice email so that I can step through the install process. You are clearly getting different results from other customers. This is something we need to examine, but not publicly.

Thanks for understanding,

-r

BitsDuJour Admin - Feb 17 2013 at 2:15pm Copy Link

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Kelly Major @Roger Thomasson

Sure. I don't think it has expired and there should be at least one download left. Unfortunately after the update installed I deleted the original installer I downloaded so check the date on it to see if it may have been updated.

As I asked before: How do I send it to you directly?

Thanks! - Kelly

Feb 17 2013 at 2:28pm Copy Link

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Roger Thomasson @ Kelly

I listed my email above :)

-r

BitsDuJour Admin - Feb 17 2013 at 2:32pm Copy Link

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Kelly Major @Roger Thomasson

Oh, sorry, I missed that one. My apologies. :)

Email Forwarded

- KEM

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Feb 17 2013 at 4:50pm Copy Link

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bob roos It just saved me a lot of debug time. Using the portable version I was able to find out that when a program I wrote ran on one computer it ran OK and when on a different computer it failed. I could compare the list of DLLs connected to my program and found the connection to the wrong one.

I realize there are other programs that list the connected DLLs, but this is all in one place and one program. I am happy with it.

And no extra programs were installed with the Pro version.

Feb 17 2013 at 11:50pm Copy Link

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Peter C1 Sadly more comments about AND still now replies from the Vendor ...

That silence says a great deal about the Vendor and their attitude towards prospective buyers.

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Louis H Peter C1

Silence from someone, in and of itself, says nothing. Period.

Folks are, however, free to make assumptions as to what that silence means.

Until I actually learn WHY someone is being silent, I prefer to not jump to conclusions or make suggestions that have no verifiable data to back them up.

My actual past experience with this particular Vendor, in the past, has left me with a positive attitude towards the Vendor as an individual.

I choose to trust the Vendor, based on my actual contact with him a few years back as well as on my satisfaction with the product and the changes that have been made overtime in response to input from actual users of the application.

Still, as I said, others are free to make their own assumptions in absentia.

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Kelly Major My apologies if something in my last post was a violation but I don't think this part was so I'm going to try one more time.

It has been confirmed that the installer I downloaded from the invoice email does default to installing additional software without explicit permission. I chose the "recommended" full install but if had had chosen the "Custom (recommended for advanced users only)" installation I would have seen a check box that is ENABLED by default to install the Registry Optimizer product.

That is exactly the kind of practice that I'm opposed to. Hiding an enabled option to install software, toolbars, etc. other than what I purchased on a hidden screen that most people would never see. Especially in a product that purports to protect you from that kind of deceptive behavior by other vendors.

That combined with the vendor being non-forthcoming about it and not responding to multiple inquiries about what the refund procedure is cause me a great deal of concern about doing business with them.

Hopefully it will turn out that the Avandgate download was an older version and this was just all a mistake. In that case I would expect the vendor to apologize, correct the download, and respond to my refund question. In that case I wouldn't even want one.

If it hadn't been for the additional software being installed I have no problem with the product. It bring several tools together I already have into a single consolidated interface and appears to have utility in that regard.

- KEM

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bob roos Very interesting -- I had downloaded the trial and installed it and saw no other software. After reading about the other program installed I decided to check it out further.

The trial installation program is 3.6mb and the "official" product from the email is 7.2mb.

In the installation of the trial there is no option to do a custom install, but in the full version there is and that is where one sees the already checked checkbox for Registry Optimizer.

I agree, this is not a good thing to install a product by default without a visible way of opting out ON THE DEFAULT INSTALLATION PATH.

At least know I know why some people report no additional software and some do.

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Sascha Tuberkel I am very convinced, that most of the persons that encounter a problem with the installation of Registry Optimizer are also the same who never read the END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT before clicking the I AGREE button. ;-)

By the way I am not in favor to the procedure of implementing any other software to the installer of a bought Full Version. This is the only negative thing about this product I have to mention. It seems like adware procedure, but I also had the same problem with Nuance PDF Converter Pro - so it is not Vendor specific.

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bob roos @Sascha " I am very convinced, that most of the persons that encounter a problem with the installation of Registry Optimizer are also the same who never read the END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT before clicking the I AGREE button. ;-)"

The license agreement says NOTHING about Registry Optimizer. Did you see it in your agreement because it is not in mine. I even copied all the text out to a larger venue. I hate having to try to read stuff in little boxes.

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Sascha Tuberkel @bob
You did misinterpret me,because I did not say that there was a hint to cancel or permit the installation of Registry Optimizer in the license agreement.

I just wanted to state that many pc users who install software just click " next, next, next ....Install " and afterwards wonder, why this or that happened to their machines.
And yet most of them without having read the END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT before clicking the I AGREE button.

Be Honest, most of us don`t!

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Sascha Tuberkel Here is the link to the most recent pro version without Registry Optimizer:
http://www.anvir.com/down...askpro.exe

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bob roos @Sascha, I do scan user agreements but not read every word.

The truth is you either click "I agree" or you do not use the software. So it is almost why bother to read it if you want the function of the software?

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Roger Thomasson Please note folks, all AnVir Task Manager Pro installers should be clean at this point. The vendor found some residual instances of the old installer on Avangate and replaced them.

-r

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Watcher1924 Hi. Can we install/register at any time? We need an internet connection for that?

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Frank Stephens I bought AnVir Task Manager Pro on discount back when it was expensive, and again on BDJ after they resumed development and incorporated Open Hardware Monitor. Both versions repeatedly caused a BSOD in ndis.sys (Windows network driver) even though I did not have AnVir network monitoring enabled. This was on different OSes with different security software. I advise careful testing, however the BDJ offer period will probably be too short.

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Software Guy This is a very full featured task manager. The current version adds some useful icons to the upper right button set as well as to the tray. To really appreciate the features, it is best to install. At the end of installation the program will play a series of tutorial videos. These videos highlight some of the features and I recommend watching them. You will be surprised at the number of features this task manager has to offer. Great for the power user as it features a large tweaker section. Also nice is the fact that it gives lots of information on the safety and validity of processes. It also has a network monitor for identifying programs that are using the internet - very useful.
The 3 year deal is great and it has a user license which allows installation on all of your computers. This task manager is definitely worth a try.

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Danny This software Is an annual subscription? Why the 3-year optional upgrade subscription? So there comes a new annual version of this software? What is the cost of an upgrade version?

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Danny This software is not suitable for Windows 8?
When is it coming out?

Aug 24 2013 at 1:58pm Copy Link

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Software Guy Danny,
This is a subscription for the pro version which has some extra features. They also have a free version and a standard version - the comparison matrix is here:
http://www.anvir.com/task...tartup.htm
The website states that it is compatible with windows 8; and the laptop I am using to write this is running windows 8 and anvir task manager pro just fine. Hope that helps.

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Fletch Been using this a while now. Very useful resource for monitoring changes and keeping track of who is using what resources. When the CPU, Disk or Network activity makes me suspicious - this tool quickly tells me who is responsible. Does a great job of organizing start-up items all in one place. I bought the 3-year plan and will very likely renew that when the time comes.

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Danny @Software Guy,

Thanks for you answer!

Cacheman from Outertech is just as good as this software?

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J S @Danny I do agree with you regarding Cacheman.

It's just a shame that the Vendor (ilya?) rarely if ever responds to any comments and perhaps that is reflected in the low number of postings by interested buyers this time around.

Personally I would like him to extend the number of recent folders wathed in "Save as" and "Open" Dialog boxes from a maximum of 20 to perhaps 30 or 40 folders and also add a similar function for recent Files too.

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Alexander Deliyannis I'm a registered user of AnVir TM Pro and have relied in it significantly in the past. It offers the most comprehensive management of startup items that I have come across. However, I found that on several occasions it would use up to 20% of resources which I found excessive. I wonder if this is to be addressed in upcoming versions.

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Stephen B Certainly a very comprehensive piece of software. I have it running on 3 computers and actually use it a lot, blocking services, managing startup, etc.

Baffling though that there hasn't been an update for ages.

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Tortuga I do hope the company shows up this time, as it rarely makes an appearance or answers any questions !!!
After using this tool for a couple of years through giveaways, decided to encourage the Dev. & bought it on BdJ 27Sept.2012 with 3Y extended updates.
Last month had a problem on Paypal & decided to verify ALL transactions for the past year, just to make sure ...
And found a charge from Avangate for AnVir on 27.Sept.2013 for $49.95US
Apparently this was "pre-authorized" during the purchase!!? We went back, verified ALL the screenshots we made during purchase, the invoices, the PDFs, the eMails and can NOT find ANYWHERE where this authorization would have been made.
Furthermore, this makes no sense at all, as by buying the 3Y extension we were already covered for 4 Years!!
What is this charge for??
I did NOT ask for, did NOT authorize, nor do I want another license!!
It's quite frustrating! Did anybody else had this charge?
Plus, on AnVir's own site there is no "automatic update charge" mentioned anywhere
Can somebody from AnVir or BdJ help?
Thank you

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Constantin Florea @Tortuga - We've just contacted the vendor to help with the issue you mention.

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Peter Gabriel Tortuga,
I had exactly the same problem. $49.95 taken from my account without my permission. I emailed AnVir four or five times and got no reply, the same from Avangate. It's a great program but unless they change their underhand practise I advise people to steer clear.

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Constantin Florea @Peter Gabriel - We've contacted the vendor regarding your issue as well.

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Tortuga @Constantin, Thank You!
Just sent you an eMail w pertinent information
@Peter :) Thank You for your post. Really!!
There I was, thinking I was the only one w this problem :(
Now I'm wondering how many are being charged "under the radar".
With such busy lives, there's hardly time to verify/control/inspect everything ...
But really, totally discouraging that you never got a reply from AnVir.!!!
Hoping that BdJ involvement will produce immediate results, it's their reputation on the line as well.
Dunno if you bought RadarSync, if so check that as well. Just realized we were charged again on 21.2.2014, a year after the initial purchase *sigh*
Well, lets see how this evolves. So, keep us posted, Peter
Peace

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Peter Gabriel Constantin,

Thanks. I'd given up all hope of getting this resolved.

Tortuga,

No I haven't bought RadarSync, thank goodness!

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D Rogers Well I am all set to purchase Anvir Task Manager Pro when it is promoted in a few days. However, the secret charges, the lack of developer response on these boards has me scratching my head to say the least. I am on trial version right now and it is impressive software. Great product. Poor marketing.

Mar 10 2014 at 3:52pm Copy Link

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Ilya Kheifets Hi,

There were some problems with setting for automatic license prolongation on Avangate. If you were charged without your permission please write to our support or to Avangate support to get a refund.

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Frank Stephens I also used to like AnVir, but it crashed my computer. After years without an update, they finally released a version which I thought had fixed the crashing issue (and I was using a different version of Windows, so a different OS installation). I also purchased the new version with one year of updates plus 3 additional years. The crash issue was never fixed (crashes the network driver when there is no network monitoring). I quit using it and was hit by the surreptitious "upgrade" charge, even though I wasn't using it and was well within my 4-year additional upgrade period, and for a price far larger than what I paid for the software with 4 years of upgrades. Took about 3 weeks to get my money back, I was about to turn the matter over to my credit-card issuer, and I would have prevailed since there was no authorization. Needless to say, I won't be having anything to do with AnVir ever again.

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John Terdik I was all set to purchase but did not like the fact that the company is not responding.

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Jason Howard Several years ago I purchased AnVir. I didn't bother to renew. Bugs were left unfixed, no updates released within the 12 month license I had purchased. Looking at the "support forums" there appears to be a very casual approach to addressing user questions and issues, many left unanswered still. I'm not re-purchasing AnVir because to me it appears that AnVir is little more than a side project for the developer (a nice little source of residual income). I've since replaced AnVir with other software that receives the deserved focus and support, and not something that just gets wheeled out each year when licence renewals are due.

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Peter Gabriel Ilya Kheifets

If you knew about the problems why didn't you reply to my many emails? Same goes for Avangate. I shall send yet another email and hope for the best.

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CodeDog One of the programs I purchased here at BDJ last year was through Avangate, and I too had an additional charge deducted from my account soon after that I hadn't authorized.

I went straight to PayPal, who worked with me to resolve the issue and get the money back. Very pleased with their support. I decided after that, though, that I'd never purchase another product through Avangate...

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njw I came here to buy as well but have changed my mind with the comments here about the secret charges and the lack of updates. I don't feel confident

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William Gorman I had this program throgh a Giveawayoftheday offering a few years ago and didn't renew at the end of the free period. I guess I'm glad I didn't from the comments. I'll pass now too.

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Software Guy I ordered AnVir with 3 additional years of updates too. I used the key they sent me and all worked well for 1 year then I too received a renewal request. I went back to look at my keys and found they had sent 2 keys to activate - the first was the normal 1 year key. The second was different than the first and it added 3 years of updates. So for the folks that ordered AnVir Task Manager in the past - please carefully check your emails from the purchase - you will see that 2 keys were sent in 2 separate emails and the key you want to use is the second key for the extended updates.
I hope that clears up some problems because AnVir Task Manager is a nice and useful program and it would be a shame to see them lose sales because of a key misunderstanding.

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patara I also had purchased previously a year plus 3 additional years. I had no reminder because I applied the 2nd key right from the start as per the email sent to me. It stated to enter the 2nd key to get the 3 additional years. Free Updates: 4 years.

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Peter Gabriel Wow,

Just received an email from Avangate confirming a refund. Resolved at last!!

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D Rogers I'm going to take the plunge and buy the program, because I am impressed with it. Anybody have thoughts on if the upgrade purchase for the extra $12. is worth the price, and risk?

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Kelly Major I purchased this offer about a year ago with the 3 years of updates. A few weeks ago I received a notice that I needed to purchased another year renewal to continue my coverage. Typically I renew all of my software unless I don't use it. I keep Anvir running all the time so I didn't want it to expire. I was leaving the next day to go out of town so I quickly renewed it only to find out upon my return that I had coverage for another 3 years from my original purchase. I haven't tried to contact anyone regarding a refund because I felt like it was my error, and I was afraid if I received the refund it might cause some confusion and cause my original purchase of the addition 3 years to get cancelled in error. I was planning to just "eat" it since it was my own mistake and I still might.

The one thing I don't like is the comments about getting a response from the vendor, especially since the forums are essentially dead. Also, in the year I've had the software there hasn't been a single update of any kind. Which seems very unusual for this kind of software.

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Jason Howard @ D Rogers - Purchasing 12 months of updates could mean nothing, when you consider the history of released updates (ie. no releases or updates between Apr 2010 and 2012, then nothing since Jan 2013). http://www.anvir.com/task...p-news.htm

Paying extra for 3 years of possible updates is a gamble when there is no published "road map" or development plan and no history of *regular* release dates. You don't know where the product is headed, or when it is scheduled - so paying for 3 years of updates is just an insurance policy. Maybe it is a wise purchase, maybe not.

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Brian W I also bought last year and had an automatic renewal appear -- I NEVER choose that!! Lost trust. Will stay with the free version.

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Tortuga Hi Everybody! Just got home, so was unable to contact AnVir till now.
Have not received anything either from Avangate nor AnVir.
Just sent a message through the "Contact Us" on their site, hoping that was the right way to do it. But I am encouraged that Peter had his charges reversed!!

@Kelly I encourage you to also ask for a reimbursement, as this is a known tactic ie, they know people are too busy to read/analyze everything & most probably just click "Next". I find these practices deceiving!!
@Jason You said "I've since replaced AnVir with other software"
What is the soft you are using now? I remember many moons ago, you said that several other apps could do the same, but it was more practical to have everything integrated by the same app. That's why I've been using AnVir :)
Peace

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J S Constantin Florea [BitsDuJour Administrator] I have one question to ask you or You and the Vendor.

Is there any discounted code or URL available for people - such as myself, who bought the 1Year+3Years Extra Updates & Support package almost 4 years ago?

I had hoped that as my original 4 year package came up for renewal, I would be able to simply purchase an additional "3 additional years of updates and priority support for AnVir Task Manager Pro" but I have NOT seen anything to that effect and NO license renewal notices have appeared in my email.

OR, is there NO option but to buy the entire package again for $31.96 USD ?

- - - - - - - - - -

Finally - "If" it is possible to just buy "3 additional years of updates and priority support for AnVir Task Manager Pro" packages, I DO NOT WANT TO DO IT WiTH PayPal, because PayPal DOES NOT ALLOW GiFT Purchases (ie. intended to be a gift), NOR does PayPal allow for variations in License Names being different to the name as printed on the credit card.

At least Avangate & a few other companies do allow for GiFT or Buyer & Different Recipient variations. Some people may be fans of PayPal but I am not one of them.

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Constantin Florea @J S - I've just contacted the vendor regarding the issue you mention.

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Jason Howard @Tortuga - The theory of replacing lots of smaller tools with an integrated tool makes sense when the capabilities of the integrated tool best meets the users needs. Over the past few years there have been several programs that have developed into very capable and mature tools. Of course this comes down to what the needs of the user are, and AnVir (in my case) has fallen well behind what the competition offers.

At the moment I use Process Lasso Pro, Process Hacker (from SourceForge), Sysinternals Process Monitor, Listary Pro, Netbalancer, and the Chameleon Manager suite of tools. All of these tools have free and commercial versions - most of which have previously appeared on BDJ. To get the depth of specialised features, provided with tools like Process Monitor or NetBalancer you have to move away from the generic integrated tools towards more specialist or dedicated tools.

I guess when AnVir stops growing, users out-grow AnVir, and move on.

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Louis H I am another who was charged 49.95 "renewal" without authorization following the first year completion of the extended 3 year deal I purchased here back in Feb of 2013. I had trouble finding the emails with the info confirming that three year option had been paid for until those of you who already experienced this problem as well alerted me to the realization that I had made the purchase here.

I have written the vendor and will post back once they resolve the matter to my satisfaction.

Program wise, i really do wish there would be more of an indication that the vendor is actually committed to active development of this product. If I had not had the 3 year extension I would NOT have renewed anyway. There really is no need to keep upgrading a program that is not getting at least yearly major changes. My real concern is that I frequently check my PayPal account to insure there are no unauthorized charges or "automatic renewals" scheduled. I never check for those when making a purchase and thus am very leery of Avangate. Either I somehow missed this or it was added at a latter date than when I first placed the order. Wherever the mishap occurred I have learned to check my paypal account on a daily basis just as I do my checking and credit card accounts.

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Mark Johnson Whether the deception was intentional or not, the business practice discussed here definitely needs to change.

When a customer purchases a 4-year license of a product and is sent a 1-year license and a 3-year license, it is only common sense that many of those customers would apply the 1-year license and then totally forget about the 3-year license during the next year. If the company then sends the customer notices about license expiration as the end of that first year approaches, what could be expected other than for many of those customers to go ahead and pay again?

I see that on the Anvir website the same 4-year license process is in place that is discussed here. I definitely recommend that Anvir changes how that works.

Thanks,
Mark.

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Louis H I am in full agreement with Mark. This whole situation has indeed soured me towards AnVir as well as Avangate. Eliminating the "auto renewal" unless clearly labeled as such with a clear message offering the easy opportunity to decline it would go a long way in repairing the damage done.

What really bothers the most, however, is the Vendor's acknowledgement that there were/are problems with this auto renewal being set but they have NOT sent out a notice to their customers proactively alerting them to this knowledge. In other words, they appear to be simply waiting for the customer to find the problem. THAT gives rise to the possibility that they are hoping some will never catch the problem. And THAT is VERY bad business practice. Like the recent GM recall for faulty ignition switches that it now appears was known about as early as 2004 and apparently left unaddressed until recently.

Companies that demonstrate an awareness there may be a problem with their products and/or services and avoid being proactive by alerting their customers to the problem bring into question exactly what level of actual commitment they have for their customers. It may all have been an honest mistake/error, but now that it is known there is a problem, AnVir needs to demonstrate their commitment to their customers by taking the time to review ALL recent "auto renewals" and proactively taking steps to refund those inappropriately charged. Anything less will speak far worse of them than the mistake itself.

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Tortuga Hi all, I don't have good news, in fact NO news at all ...
As per my previous post, contacted AnVir (this is +24hrs ago!), still no acknowledgement from them nor reimbursement from Avangate!!
Very disappointing!!!!
Same w RadarSync: Mr Florea continued working behind the scenes to get me in contact w the company. I wrote, no response at all
I am grateful to BdJ for taking the matter seriously & making an effort to resolve the matter. Though not having any positive results is quite frustrating.
Wondering what I could/should do next!!?? Any ideas?
Peace

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Peter Gabriel Tortuga,

Did you try contacting AnVir via this method:
http://www.anvir.com/contacts.htm
I got a pretty quick response.

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Louis H I just received my refund from Avangate. I sent an email to both AnVir via their online form AND Avangate. I have not heard anything directly from AnVir, but within 2 hours of sending an email to Avangate a refund was issued with an explanation that they had been informed BY AnVir that the order was in error and a refund was due. The credit is also now showing up in my PayPal account.

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Tortuga Dear Peter, Yes, that is indeed what I did, as I searched but did not find another means of communication. As of yet, have heard nothing from any of the 2 companies :( I'm glad you were able to get the matter resolved quickly. It is therefore puzzling I've not got at least a reply ...

Hi Jason! Sorry, so stressed w all this, didn't see your reply. Thank you.
Of those you use, I bought Process Lasso Pro & the wonderful Listary Pro!
Will investigate the others!! Also bought, but hv yet to install WinPatrol, which you did not mention. What do you use as a startup guard?
We use AnVir mainly 1) to stop new unwanted startup entries 2) for the 'Save As' dialog 3) for the extra enhancements & the Windows buttons.
Thank you again, Peace

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