Today only: get MacScan for free
MacScan is offering their anti-spyware program for free. All you have to do is download and run the 5.1MB installer. When prompted, click 'purchase macscan' and enter the coupon code 'PIRATE' during checkout.
The download, install, purchase and registration must all be completed by Monday, September 20th 2010 by midnight PST.
I am not a fan of Talk Like a Pirate day, but I am a fan of getting stuff for free. The software normally costs US$29.99.
The subject of whether or not Mac users need to run anti-virus/anti-spyware software is a perpetual debate, with one side saying all you need is common sense and another side saying you can't be too careful. If you're in the latter camp, here's your chance to add security to your Mac for free.
Since this is a "talk like a pirate day"-related post, I think I'm contractually obligated to include at least one sounds-like-a-pirate word. So..."Djibouti." There. Happy now?
Update: several commenters point out that if you are not located in the USA, be sure to change the costs on the checkout page to US Dollars or it ends up costing $0.01.
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Djibouti, Africa. What a cruddy little place that is.
September 20 2010 at 8:45 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI entered the serial number but it says it's invalid.
Can anyone help me with that?
Mine says all the coupons have been consumed. So much for until Midnight PST. TUAW you've been scammed for free coverage. Totally bogus.
September 20 2010 at 7:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDid you notice it is a Demo, and is only good for 30 days?
This is from the ReadMe:
MacScan 2.7 - Detect, Isolate and Remove Spyware
MacScan 2.7 Release Date: 9/9/09
Demo Terms: Demo will expire after 30 days
Requirements: OS X 10.2.4 or higher, Internet connection required for updates and activation.
Homepage: http://macscan.securemac.com/
Catalog: Administration, Security, Mac OS X
Please disregard, I did not follow your instructions :)
Next time I will read FIRST.
Not working for me. I 'bought' the software for free with no prob, but when I try to register it with the serial number they send me, I get:
The serial number entered is not a valid serial number for MacScan. Please verify that you are entering the correct serial number.
(And)
MacScan has already been registered on another computer. Please contact the makers of MacScan for further information.
(Error = -25009)
The same exact thing happened to me.
Somebody please help!!
1. Build a culture of fear
2. Sell a product that doesn't do much
3. Profit!
Way to go, SecureMac. The product appears to block some trojans, but for the most part it protects against a handful of malware for the Classic environment and some OS X keyloggers. (See the detection list here: http://macscan.securemac.com/spyware-list) A version of VNC made the list! Could someone that did install this bunk please let me know if Apple's bundled VNC is blocked? I'd like to know if SecureMac interferes with Apple's system software.
We're working on the issue on this end folks. If you change to USD you will see the price of $0.00 -- users should contact macsec@securemac.com if they run into any ordering issues.
September 20 2010 at 1:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replybloody charged me esellerate fee of $.01 CAN, maybe not much but it screwed me with PayPal because I don't have any money with them and now in debt to my account and screwing credit, not to mention that is FALSE CLAIM OF "FREE" price, way to do due diligence in reporting, or is this just an aggregate site with no responsibility for what is reported here?
September 20 2010 at 12:39 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Get a grip.
If you read all the way to the end of the article you would have seen a workaround which I added a couple of hours ago, long before your comment was posted.
*You* have responsibility for your actions. If you didn't notice that it didn't come up as free, then you should have stopped the transaction.
Stop blaming other people for your problems and mistakes.
thanks, TJ, gripping very tightly.information is a gift.apology accepted ;-P
September 20 2010 at 3:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThanks for the story, and to the company for the freebie :o)
September 20 2010 at 12:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI've totally been to djibouti. what a dump!
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