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1. Do you believe the number of new computer viruses, Trojans and other malware is...
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Growing rapidly 0.0%0
Staying about the same 0.0%0
Declining as security software improves 0.0%0

2. How important is it to secure your computer from viruses and other malware?
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Extremely important 0.0%0
Important, but not required 0.0%0
Not important 0.0%0

3. Which of the following do you believe poses the largest threat to you?
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Spam 0.0%0
Viruses 0.0%0
Trojans 0.0%0
Spyware 0.0%0
Phishing 0.0%0
Rootkits 0.0%0
All of the above equally 0.0%0

4. In your opinion, what is the importance of each of the following security software components.
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Antivirus0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Antspam0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Antispyware0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Antiphishing0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Antirootkit0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Firewall0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Parental control0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Mobile security0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000

5. Please rate the importance of the following security software features.
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Ability to schedule scans0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Automatic software upgrades0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Notification of new viruses/malware0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Ability to scan instant messages (IM)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Ability to scan PDF and Zip files0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Email spam protection0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000
Integration with other software applications0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.000

6. Do you currently have security software installed on your home PC?
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Yes 0.0%0
No 0.0%0
Not sure 0.0%0

7. Which vendor's software do you currently have installed on your home PC?
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BitDefender 0.0%0
Computer Associates (CA) 0.0%0
F-Secure 0.0%0
Kaspersky 0.0%0
McAfee 0.0%0
Microsoft 0.0%0
Panda 0.0%0
Symantec (Norton) 0.0%0
Trend Micro 0.0%0
Zone Labs 0.0%0
Other (please specify) 0.0%0

8. Are you using a full suite of security solutions from a single vendor, or a variety of components (eg, anti virus, anti spam, etc.) from separate vendors?
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I have deployed a full suite from a single vendor 0.0%0
I have integrated security software components from a variety of vendors 0.0%0
Not sure  0.0%0

9. How was your security software installed?
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It came already installed on my PC when I purchased it 0.0%0
I removed what was installed on my PC when I bought it and installed my own selection 0.0%0
I installed the security software myself 0.0%0
Not sure 0.0%0

10. What key factors aided in your decision to purchase the security solution you currently have installed?
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Price 0.0%0
Performance 0.0%0
Easy installation 0.0%0
Recommendations 0.0%0
Software was made in USA 0.0%0
Value for cost 0.0%0
Free technical support 0.0%0
The software came installed/bundled with my PC when I bought it 0.0%0
Other (please specify) 0.0%0

11. Have you ever received notifications from your current security software about viruses, Trojans or other malware detected on your computer system?
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Yes 0.0%0
No 0.0%0
Not sure 0.0%0

12. Does your security software include heuristics-based detection?
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Yes 0.0%0
No 0.0%0
Not sure 0.0%0
What is heuristics? 0.0%0

13. If you were to switch to another security software solution, which vendor would you consider?
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BitDefender 0.0%0
Computer Associates (CA) 0.0%0
F-Secure 0.0%0
Kaspersky 0.0%0
McAfee 0.0%0
Microsoft 0.0%0
Panda 0.0%0
Symantec (Norton) 0.0%0
Trend Micro 0.0%0
Zone Labs 0.0%0
Other (please specify) 0.0%0

14. What features most influence your purchase decision of anti-virus software?
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Software's reaction time to new threats 0.0%0
Initial price 0.0%0
Easy and affordable renewals 0.0%0
Vendor provides automatic updates 0.0%0
Service and support 0.0%0
Ability of software to integrate with other programs 0.0%0
Vendor's reputation 0.0%0
Product review 0.0%0
Other (please specify) 0.0%0

15. What vendor incentives would help in prompting you to switch security software vendors?
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Competitive mail-in rebates 0.0%0
The ability to install software on multiple PCs 0.0%0
Expanded licensing agreements for same or less cost 0.0%0
Free technical support 0.0%0
Other (please specify) 0.0%0

16. How much of a role do magazine or online product reviews play in your purchase decision of computer security products?
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They play a major role in my purchase decision. 0.0%0
They help me with my decision, however I do not base my purchase based on product reviews alone. 0.0%0
Product reviews play a small role in my purchase decision. 0.0%0
Product reviews have absolutely no role in my purchase decision. 0.0%0

17. Would you be willing to pay more for security software if you knew it would offer better protection?
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Yes 0.0%0
No 0.0%0
Possibly 0.0%0
Not sure 0.0%0

18. Do you pay attention to the marketing efforts (eg, press releases, e-mails, homepage alerts) that anti-malware vendors post regarding new security threats?
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Yes, I monitor and take action on these warnings regularly 0.0%0
I occasionally read them 0.0%0
I read them, but rarely act upon the vendors' warnings 0.0%0
No. Too many overblown threats have made me cynical 0.0%0

19. Does the geographic location of where your software is developed have an impact on your purchase decision?
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No 0.0%0

20. Where do you believe the best security software solutions are developed?
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North America 0.0%0
Europe 0.0%0
Asia Pacific 0.0%0
Not sure 0.0%0
Other (please specify) 0.0%0

21. Do you believe that security vendors create viruses themselves, only to offer solutions to protect against them?
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No. Security software vendors only develop solutions to prevent against malware. 0.0%0
Vendors develop viruses only to test out the effectiveness of their solutions, but not to unleash them into the wild. 0.0%0
Vendors often develop and unleash new viruses into the wild to increase sales of their software. 0.0%0
Not sure 0.0%0

22. Microsoft has recently developed its own anti virus solution, called OneCare. Do you trust Microsoft to protect you against viruses?
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Yes, I believe that Microsoft OneCare will offer adequate protection against viruses. 0.0%0
Microsoft OneCare may help to curb viruses, but I will rely on other security solutions to ensure that all viruses are detected. 0.0%0
No. I do not believe that Microsoft OneCare will be an effective anti virus solution.  0.0%0

23. Microsoft will soon be unveiling the latest version of its Windows operating system, called Vista. Please tell us of your upgrade plans.
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I plan to upgrade to Vista within 30-days of its release. 0.0%0
I will likely upgrade to Vista between 1-6 months after Vista's release. 0.0%0
I will wait more that 6-months to upgrade to Vista. 0.0%0
I will need to purchase a new computer in order to upgrade to Vista. 0.0%0
I will plan on using Windows XP as long as I can. 0.0%0
I have no plans to purchase Vista. 0.0%0

24. What features would you like to see offered by security vendors?
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Automatic restore and backup 0.0%0
System maintenance (eg, hard drive defragmentation, disk drive cleaning, etc.) 0.0%0
Anonymous web surfing 0.0%0
File encryption 0.0%0
PC/laptop theft tracking functionality 0.0%0
Other (please specify) 0.0%0

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25. How much of a role do magazine or online product reviews play in your purchase decision of computer security products?
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They play a major role in my purchase decision. 0.0%0
They help me with my decision, however I do not base my purchase based on product reviews alone. 0.0%0
Product reviews play a small role in my purchase decision. 0.0%0
Product reviews have absolutely no role in my purchase decision. 0.0%0

26. Would you be willing to pay more for security software if you knew it would offer better protection?
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Yes 0.0%0
No 0.0%0
Possibly 0.0%0
Not sure 0.0%0

27. Do you pay attention to the marketing efforts (eg, press releases, e-mails, homepage alerts) that anti-malware vendors post regarding new security threats?
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Yes, I monitor and take action on these warnings regularly 0.0%0
I occasionally read them 0.0%0
I read them, but rarely act upon the vendors' warnings 0.0%0
No. Too many overblown threats have made me cynical 0.0%0

28. Does the geographic location of where your software is developed have an impact on your purchase decision?
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Yes 0.0%0
No 0.0%0

29. Where do you believe the best security software solutions are developed?
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North America 0.0%0
Europe 0.0%0
Asia Pacific 0.0%0
Not sure 0.0%0
Other (please specify) 0.0%0

30. Do you believe that security vendors create viruses themselves, only to offer solutions to protect against them?
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No. Security software vendors only develop solutions to prevent against malware. 0.0%0
Vendors develop viruses only to test out the effectiveness of their solutions, but not to unleash them into the wild. 0.0%0
Vendors often develop and unleash new viruses into the wild to increase sales of their software. 0.0%0
Not sure 0.0%0

31. Microsoft has recently developed its own anti virus solution, called OneCare. Do you trust Microsoft to protect you against viruses?
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Yes, I believe that Microsoft OneCare will offer adequate protection against viruses. 0.0%0
Microsoft OneCare may help to curb viruses, but I will rely on other security solutions to ensure that all viruses are detected. 0.0%0
No. I do not believe that Microsoft OneCare will be an effective anti virus solution.  0.0%0

32. Microsoft will soon be unveiling the latest version of its Windows operating system, called Vista. Please tell us of your upgrade plans.
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I plan to upgrade to Vista within 30-days of its release. 0.0%0
I will likely upgrade to Vista between 1-6 months after Vista's release. 0.0%0
I will wait more that 6-months to upgrade to Vista. 0.0%0
I will need to purchase a new computer in order to upgrade to Vista. 0.0%0
I will plan on using Windows XP as long as I can. 0.0%0
I have no plans to purchase Vista. 0.0%0

33. What features would you like to see offered by security vendors?
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Automatic restore and backup 0.0%0
System maintenance (eg, hard drive defragmentation, disk drive cleaning, etc.) 0.0%0
Anonymous web surfing 0.0%0
File encryption 0.0%0
PC/laptop theft tracking functionality 0.0%0
Other (please specify) 0.0%0