Responding to bad software purchased online

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Responding to bad software purchased online
In contemporary times, an increase of business online has resulted in the rise of online fraud. For example, there are vendors of malicious software. This software often refuses to function as promised or refuse to work. This paper will evaluate an effective and ineffective way of dealing with the problem of ineffective software bought online.
Contacting the support team of the software is often touted as the best response to bad software though it is inefficient. For example, after the software malfunctions because of compatibility issues or fails to meet the expectations of the customer, he or she is advised to contact the developers of the software or the website that sold the software. Assuming that the source of the software is genuine, there is always a positive response, though it is hard to get a refund, there is always the chance of a compatible version. When the software does not work, it is likely that the client is just another victim of online fraud. Therefore, there is no point in contacting the support team or reminding them that they had a ‘money back guarantee.' It is simply not going to work. In addition, the possibilities of genuine software not working are slim because online installations often run compatibility tests. In addition, this software often comes with a free trial period. Therefore, in the event that it does not work, the client usually has sufficient time to evaluate.
Installing an antivirus program is the best way to deal with bad software. Note that the antivirus program is unlikely to rev...