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Joe S expresses frustration over PC Tools Registry Mechanics and Webroot’s hidden automatic renewal practices, which only became apparent upon receiving a credit card bill, highlighting concerns about deceptive billing tactics used by some companies. Super Sarge responds by noting that Symantec employs similar automatic renewal policies for their subscriptions, which has led him to avoid their products altogether, also criticizing their software as bloated. Overall, the thread reflects dissatisfaction with sneaky renewal practices and negative perceptions of certain security software vendors.
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Joe S

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I used PC Tools Registry Mechanics a few years ago and they slipped in an automatic renewal feature that nobody noticed unti they got billed. Webroot bought PC Tools a while ago and appar incorporated the same it's apparently hidden in their Terms of Use and you have to opt out manually. I just found out when I got my credit card bill Sat. Some of these legit companies use some pretty slimy tricks trying to get your money. Yes they will refund if you send in a claim. It's just really irritating how sneaky they are in "helping you".
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Hey Symantec does the same thing for their yearly subscription it is why I do not use any of their products have not for years. Besides most Symantec products are bloatware
 

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