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Avast Driver Updater 2023. It's easy to run a PC using old drivers which were installed when you first bought your computer. Problem is, these can become out-of-date, not support the latest standards and could even cause a hardware clash. Avast Driver Updater 2023 will scan your PC for out-of-date drivers, inform you if any need updating, then will download and install. Normally £38.99, we're offering the latest Avast Driver Updater 2023 with a 1-PC/1-Year license for only £10. Grab it before we run out of stock at this special promotional price!

Avast BreachGuard 2023 is a fantastic tool you can use on your PC, alongside your existing security, to keep an eye on your data. It will inform you if it detects a website has been compromised and your data is now in the public domain, giving you vital time to login and change your personal information. It will look out for data breaches, will allow you to send automated data removal requests and, if the worst comes to the worst, there's Avast's 24/7 Identity Team on standby to help resolve issues quickly. Normally £38.99, we're giving you the option to buy Avast BreachGuard 2023 [1-PC] for only £10.

Avast AntiTrack 2023 is another independent security tool which will keep one eye on what and who is tracking you whilst you browse and use the internet. It will help you disguise your digital fingerprint so you aren't bombarded by spam or influenced by products you don't want to buy or, worse, become a victim of a potential online scam. Normally £49.99, we're offering you Avast AntiTrack 2023 for only £10, again as part of our end-of-year offer.

These offers aren't limited to Brits buying in £ either. If you're in Europe, the same offer is available in €'s and for our US friends, $'s.

Are you looking for a new security switch, considering switching from Kaspersky or a similar brand?

We have a special deal this month where you can buy Avast Ultimate 2023 with a huge 10-Device, 2-Year license for only £25 (29.99€/$29.99), which is a massive 87% off the regular RRP.

Developed by the well-known and popular European brand, Avast, Ultimate is a suite of four applications: Avast Premium Security 2023, Avast SecureLine VPN 2023, Avast Cleanup Premium 2023 and Avast AntiTrack 2023. You get all the tools to protect your PC, Mac, Android or iOS devices from the latest threats, maintain them using Cleanup and a powerful VPN.

You'll receive a subscription for ten devices for two years, so can be assured Ultimate covers all your everyday requirements.

The Computeractive Software Store is a Future (www.futureplc.com) brand. This is an official statement on Kaspersky across the Future brands.

Future is choosing to stop trading with Russian businesses. We remain committed to helping our readers to source and find the best products and will offer multiple alternatives in the categories affected.

We've removed the Kaspersky products from the Computeractive Software Store effective today. We're happy to advise on alternative solutions. Reach out to us on the store live chat or use the 'Contact Us' form.

UPDATE: Pickup the latest issue of Computeractive for more information from the Editor on the Kaspersky situation.

Have you seen we've added Malwarebytes? And it's on offer, too.

Malwarebytes 4 Premium is a well-respected American-developed security suite which is unique. Why? It offers a second-layer scan option for your devices, so you can run it alongside your existing security, from Kaspersky, Norton, Bitdefender, and it will offer you a second opinion.

Windows 11 is coming October 5. The good news is, if you have Windows 10, you'll get a free upgrade. We don't think Windows 11 will be discounted at launch, either, so if you want a cheap Windows 11, get Windows 10 now and simply upgrade for free. However, we don't have a huge number of Windows 10 licenses left in stock, so if you wanted to get 10, discounted, hurry. You won't be able to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8, or earlier, so grab Windows 10, discounted, then get 11, later for free!

We've been busy adding some new brands to your store!

Over the last two months we've added a bunch of new brands, including Adobe (Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements), various Corel products and Acronis True Image 2021.

Any questions or queries regarding these new products, either let us know on the store live chat or by contacting us via the store.

Welcome to a brand new year!

It's also worth noting that there will be no changes to this store in any capacity from 1 January. Our transactions are handled by FastSpring in Amsterdam (HQ'ed in United States), meaning sales are still handled via the EU, paying VAT to each respective country, so whether you are in the EU or UK - as we were!

Everyone will (rightly) buy a security suite, but most people overlook the value of adding a VPN.

Why? We feel people mistake the value of owning a VPN. Let us explain why it's beneficial:

1. If you are away from home, browsing the internet at a train station, on the plane or even at your hotel, most of these wifi networks are totally unsecure, meaning anyone can obtain your unencrypted information. A VPN will create a secure encrypted tunnel between your computer or device and the the wifi network.
2. Unsure of a website, secure your data with a VPN? We've all been on a website where we're unsure of the contents. A VPN will encrypt your data, so when you send information from your device to the website, nothing can be intercepted.
3. Position yourself in another country. Probably the number one reason someone will purchase a VPN. With a touch of a button, you can place yourself in the US or Canada or, if you're a Brit, you can stream UK TV whilst you're on holiday outside the EU.

Luckily we have the rather fantastic AVG Secure VPN 2020 5-D/2-YR for only £19.99, which is a huge 83% off RRP. This will enable you to install a VPN on your PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices.

One of the most common questions we're asked on this store is whether our EU friends, anyone living outside the UK, can order and use the software? The answer is an emphatic "yes you can!".

Although it's sad that the United Kingdom has excited the EU, nothing changes until 1 January 2021 and all our activation codes are designed for the EU market. Buy software from this store now and you're buying an EU code, whether you activate now or even next year.

Simply buy in EUR and you'll receive software which works in Germany, Portugal, Sweden or Greece, activates and is fully-supported across the EU.

Any questions? Please ask us on Live Chat or send us an email.

If we said we've been negotiating some new Kaspersky deals since December 2018 - 13 months - we wouldn't be joking, either. We approached Kaspersky to allow us to stock 2-Device and 4-Device, unavailable from retail, exclusively. And, we're super-pleased to say, we now have these in stock and at some very special prices.

The four new products are Kaspersky Internet Security 2020 2-Device, 1-Year which will enable you to protect your desktop and laptop, or PC and Mac or Mac and smartphone. We also have the 2-Year version. Kaspersky Internet Security 2020 4-Device, 1-Year is good for people who have more than 2 or 3 devices they need securing, whilst we also have the 2-Year version of this, too.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2020 2-Device, 1-Year is the best-value at £16.99, whilst Kaspersky Internet Security 2020 4-Device, 2-Year is £32.99.

In addition, we've reduced the pricing on the popular Kaspersky Internet Security 2020 1-Device, 1-Year, so if you only have a single computer you need to secure, this is ideal at only £14.99. Kaspersky Internet Security 2020 3-Device, 2-Year, which is our best-selling Kaspersky product, is now £29.95.

If you are in the European Union and you prefer to buy in EUR's, then you'll find prices in € have been reduced, too!

Merry Christmas

We're now out of the office, but don't worry, this store is available 24/7. You can come online, browse, purchase and receive your order immediately. You can gift your order to another person, too.

We are unlikely to be available on Live Chat from December 24-27, but if you can leave your message and email address and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, use the Contact Us page to make contact. Or you can reach out to Cleverbridge who process the orders on our behalf. Either way, we'll be checking emails and offering support.

Thank you for your custom and support through 2019 and every purchase helps.

Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 7 from January 2020. What does this mean? No further OS updates but, worse, developer's won't be able to release Windows 7 compatible software. With this in mind, it might be time to upgrade to Windows 10.

You could just buy a copy of Windows 10 (we have an offer on Windows 10 Home for only £29.99 from this version store), but some people will be considering a new desktop or laptop. Problem is, how to you migrate the contents of your existing PC to the new PC?

The solution is Laplink PCmover Professional 11. This is the only Microsoft-approved migration tool which will copy across all your installed software, files, settings and other data to your new computer. This means you can start your new computer as you left your old one. No need to find all your old apps, installed data, customised settings and other data.

Normally £49.95, we have PCmover Professional 11 for only £24.95 through December and January. Even if you're planning on buying a new PC later in 2020, you can buy now and simply use your software when you're ready to migrate to the new computer.

We first launched this software store in November 2009. Ten years ago! We felt it was in dire need of a visual refresh. The old store design wasn't mobile-friendly at all.

Two months in development and we're proud to present a brand new store design and an updated Cleverbridge cart. We're happy with both.

The main difference is this new store design is easier to navigate, read and understand. It also works very effectively on your iPad or Android tablet device and you can browse on your phone if you desire (not recommended for using to order, however).

We'd love your feedback! Do you like the new design? Any issues you've noticed?

NEW! We've also added a brand new Live Chat option to the bottom right of the store. This option will be available during office hours (and occassionally a Saturday!) if you want to speak with the Computeractive Software Store team with any store-related questions. If we're online, we'll answer immediately!

Norton has upped its game. Most people would agree a VPN is essential, particularly if you use a mobile device. When you're out and about on your smartphone or tablet, it's too easy to connect to the free wifi. Problem is, you don't know who controls or has access to this wifi. A VPN will create a secure and safe tunnel between your device and the internet, scrambling all data you submit, meaning you and browse safely and securely. A VPN can also be used to locate yourself in another country and/or simply to add an additional layer of security to your internet connection.

Secure VPN is now part of the brand new Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium!

Norton 360 also offers a password manager you can use across devices, 25GB, 50GB or 75GB of cloud backup for your essential files and parental controls.

We have a world exclusive launch price for Norton 360 Deluxe 3-Device, 1-Year for only £15 or 3-Device, 2-Year for £25. You can also buy Norton 360 Premium 10-Device, 1-Year for £19.99 or a massive 10-Device, 2-Year for the bargain price of £29.99!