dotTech Promo: Free 1 year license of Returnil System Safe Pro 2011! [72-hours only]
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Returnil. Returnil, who? Returnil System Safe Pro 2011, that’s who!
Last year dotTech joined forces with Returnil to bring everyone 1 year license of Return Virtual System Home Lux 2010 for free. This year we are doing it again; except this time around it is with Returnil System Safe Pro 2011, the successor of Returnil Virtual System Home Lux 2010.
Before I go into the details of how to take advantage of this freebie, let me talk a little bit about Returnil products for the benefit of the very few that don’t know already. Returnil offers a unique security solution via their various different products; their software protects computers in an unorthodox – but effective – manner. They use a powerful combination of anti-virus, anti-malware, and a virtual system to protect your computer from all types of viruses and unwanted system changes. The traditional security software like avast!, Avira, AVG, Kaspersky, Norton, McAfee, NOD32, etc. actively, and on demand, detect and remove infected files. Returnil products, on the other hand, use a two-pronged offensive against the malware problem:
- Virtual System – Returnil products creates a “virtual copy” of your main system partition (the partition which you have Windows installed) and whatever changes are made to your computer are dumped when you restart your computer (there are opinions to tweak how it does that, but generally speaking, that is how it works).
- Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware – Returnil products also includes the traditional anti-virus/anti-malware live protection and on-demand scanning features.
Because of this two-pronged approach which incorporates traditional and innovative protection capabilities, if used properly, a user can keep his/her computer 100% clean with Returnil products. If you desire more detailed information, feel free to read dotTech’s full review on Returnil Virtual System 2010 Home Lux.
You may notice I keep referring to “Returnil products”, as opposed to just Returnil System Safe Pro 2011. The reason for this is Returnil has different versions of its software – each having a different mix of features – depending on the type of user you are (both of the following charts created by Returnil):
Home Users
Business, Public Access & Education Users
As you can see from the chart, there is an always free version for home users, Returnil System Safe Free 2011. Returnil System Safe Pro 2011, on the other hand, would typically cost you almost $40… but for a limited time you can get it for free! These are the features of Returnil System Safe Pro 2011, as per the developer:
To get a 1 year license of Returnil System Safe Pro 2011 for free, follow these simple directions:
Version being given out for free: v3.2.10853.5462-REL7
Free updates: Yes, for one year
Supported OS: Windows XP and higher
Download size: 34.7 MB
Giveaway limitation: This freebie is for non-commercial use only.
Giveaway time-frame: This giveaway ends 24:00 PST December 19, 2010. After December 19, 2010 you will no longer be able to grab the 1 year license. Also note that while you should be able to activate the license whenever you want, the license has no shelf-life – it will expire on December 18, 2011 regardless of if you use it or not.
- Fill out the the following form (note all data via the following form goes to Returnil, not dotTech):
NOTE: This promotion is available to everyone (for non-commercial use); however this is a dotTech.org promotion. Please do not directly link to the following form. Rather, if you want to share this offer with others, provide a permalink (alternatives link) to this article. Thanks!
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- Once you submit the form, you should be given a license code:
Copy the license code – you will need it soon.
- Download and install Returnil System Safe 2011.
- After installation, you will be asked to restart your computer; restart your computer.
- After your computer has restarted, run Returnil System Safe 2011 and register it using the serial number you were given earlier:
Take note that if you don’t register it you will be using Returnil System Safe Free 2011, which is always available for free but doesn’t have as many features as Returnil System Safe Pro 2011.
- Finish the initial setup.
- After the initial setup has finished, look at the bottom left of Returnil System Safe’s main program window. If it says (registration request pending)…
… you need to wait a few minutes while Returnil’s registration servers recognize your registration. When your registration is recognized you will get a popup message telling you so and the bottom left corner should say Registered Pro version:
Once it says Registered version, you are good to go!
Take note, your initial registration may fail if you did not do it properly. (It took me two times to properly register.) If the bottom left corner says Free version that means your registration failed and you will not be able to use the Returnil System Safe Pro features. If this happens to you, click on Register and try to register the program again. Make sure you don’t include any spaces after the registration code and use the same name and e-mail address you used when filling out the registration form earlier.
- Enjoy!
- (Optional) As a way of thanking Returnil for this freebie, please provide them with feedback regarding their software in the comments below. Feedback can be anything including but not limited to bugs fixes, desired features, desired changes, ways to improve the program, input on the current price, etc.
If you have any trouble getting 1 year of Returnil System Safe Pro 2011 for free, post below and other dotTechies or I will try to help.
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Okay I found the dotTech key. Anyone that is having problems – aqua, Joan, Barbudo, etc. – please use 30000F0001A000011S07BTJF1 to activate the program. As I said, I don’t typically do this – I don’t typically post keys – but the registration process is just having too many issues and the promotion deadline is about to end.
Please don’t post the key anywhere else – we don’t have it to be pirated.
@Ashraf:
Thanks very, very much, Ashraf. I’m relieved and happy to report that the key you posted worked!!
@Joan: Glad it works! Apparently what has caused this new issue is that the form was changed to a Ghacks giveaway (I guess Martin is running a Returnil giveaway too) and that new key is causing the problem.
that’s the same key i enter the first time..
i’ll give it a try
@aqua: If that is the case then the problem must be at your end. The key works fine for everyone else, including myself – sorry :-(
how can..i just enter the key and it didn’t work
@aqua: What exactly is the problem you are facing, or the error you are getting?
@Ashraf: Thanks a lot, Ashraf! All functions unlocked after entering the code you supplied at #101. Returnil is a top class product.
By the way, is there any chance for a Sandboxie giveaway any time in the near future? Guys at Widerssecurity recommend using Returnil and Sandboxie together despite the obvious overlaps in certain functions and application. These two combined and it borders on the impossible to get infected.
Once again, thanks for Returnil (and your ever diligent efforts in general)!
#65, Cindarella: No need. The Licence Key code is not unique; It seems to be the same in each and every case. ONE KEY FOR ALL!!
@Ashraf:
Ashraf, all I can say is I hope you get more than just good will and thanks for all your efforts. You’ve been terrific!
@Roy:
I guess it is that bad, that I am now talking to myself …
I guess you all are just as dumbfounded as I am about this problem …
Tried it again a few times and same thing …
And since there seems to be no answer … and time is almost up ….
I might as well remove it from my system …
No problem … I guess I never will know what I missed
Bye
@Roy: Sorry I must have missed your comment. Hmm… have you tried installing as Administrator (if you are on Vista/Win7)? My best guess is something is blocking its installation or it is conflicting with other programs, maybe your firewall.
@Ashraf:
Well …
I stopped all other programs and turned off the firewalls, antivirus, anti-malware, whatever, and ran the installation again, but it turned off the computer a lot sooner.
Not only that, it left half of installation in my computer that I can’t delete
And I just got an email saying “Congratulations” that I registered a product, and it said to contact them if there was any problem … and it didn’t provide any address for me to send my reply to …
To be honest, after all this aggravation, my impression of those people who made this “program” is not very good at all … and I still have to find a way to clean up my computer, and even that seems impossible!
I guess in this season’s spirit, I should say … Bah Humbug! to them
Thank you for responding and making an effort … thats only good thing I see so far, other than that this does work for many of you …
Like I said earlier, “I might as well remove it from my system … … I guess I never will know what I missed”
I can’t also, even trying the second key. Problem: Verification Box Disappered, but at the bottom left corner still says ” registration request pending “.
Installed and registered for me as the Pro version just fine and seems to be running. For some reason the Virus module has not been installed and although it seems to update definitions there is no anti Virus module listed on the Landing Page of the GUI or elsewhere.
I installed and activated Returnil System Safe Pro 2011 successfully at 11.20pm 20 Dec 2010 Malaysian time. Upon installation, I pasted the new key provided by Ashraf and the activation didn’t “take.” I then rebooted as requested and performed the activation through the ‘upgrade” option. Received the message “registration request pending…” After a while a message popped up to say that Returnil was successfully activated. Thank you very much Ashraf.
Hi all,
Some commentary to clear some initial confusion:
1. The RSS 2011 installer file is universal. This means that it can be licensed for unregistered free, free, and Pro versions. The features unlocked are dependent on the License itself.
2. The server inspects the License Number you enter during the registration and then tells the client copy what to unlock and for how long. This means that at least one successful connection with the server must occur for the registration process to complete.
3. The confirmation e-mail is just an acknowledgement of the process and is not part of the actual registration itself.
4. The licenses available for the giveaway have not been altered except to correct the initial “switch” error noted and fixed previously.
For those experiencing issues, please do the following:
A. Attempt the installation more than once – if the first install fails, reinstall. This will address any potential damage and complete the process.
B. If you still experience any issues, please see my previous post for the logs we need and send them to the listed e-mail address so we can look deeper into your situation. If for any reason the rvs3 logs are not available, a MSINFO32 report and your installation id (preferences > Advanced tab) will still be of interest for the QC team in the investigation.
Mike
Returnil Support
I tried the free version on 2 PCs and thought it was a good software untill I realized it wipped out all my Windows restore points on both computers! (XP & 7). Won’t touch this crap with a 10 ft pole ever again!
nice
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all the serials are the same.
it is one year too
@CC Chan
What you have downloaded is Returnil Virtual System. Not Returnil System Safe.
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Hi! I’ve just installed this and appears to have taken! Only I’m having a couple of problems with it. My CPU is maxed out at 100%, anyone else have the same problem. Also I’m getting a “Windows Product Activation” request every time I boot up? Apparently I’ve got three days to do it or perhaps my m/c will self-destruct? lol Would appreciate if anyone has had any similar problems or some insight into this?
Also, out of curiosity, can anyone tell me how what the HTML tags and attributes mean at the bottom of the screen? Sorry, I don’t have a clue how to use these?
Cheers
@Error: Well, the promotion was already over; you’re probably running the trial version of the software.
The html tags are for making letters bold or italicize, include links and many other things. It is a small sample of the coding behind websites, generally speaking.