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Hi,
I have a problem removing the McAfee 90trial program that followed with my computer, XPS M1710 with XP. I tried the Add/remove program but that failed. Then I tried to manually delete it, and remove all entries...that didnt do it either. I still cant install my "old" antivirus program. Then I resored my entire system and when I got to the screen where I was asked if I wanted to use and activate McAfee I clearly stated "NO!"....and of course it still got installed. What can I do? I have encountered some viruses earlier but this is by far the most annoing and difficult of them to remove. Please help me :)
Regards Oyvind
- hi,do you think mcafee security center is a good program? Should i trust and continue to use it?i have my doubt though on it's ability to detect threats...you see, my subscription still valid til June 07 but two things happens since 2 days ago that makes me worried.1. It prompt, "Your computer is not protected" and need fixing but updating produce result "No update available".2. login to accounts also not possible? the page does not open..3. contacting online tech also no "cure" to the problem.Realtime protection with fully functional programs..?the funny thing is, i just downloaded a free program today (AVG Free) out of desperation and it did what mcafee couldn't. - 2 viruses found and was deleted...Can i still trust McAfee?Pls help me to decide. Thanks!
- saywhale:the consensus in these forums is that the "brand name" programs (Symantec/Norton and McAfee) are "bloatware".there are several rather good free alternatives, including AVG (which you've now discovered and used). It sounds like you're happier with it, than with your McAfee.Key points for now:1) You should only be running one resident anti-virus (offering you continual protection in real time). If you keep the AVG anti-virus, you should disable (or preferably uninstall) the McAfee anti-virus.2) If your McAfee was a complete suite, offering you anti-spyware, firewall & etc., and if you decide to "dump" McAfee, you should be sure to replace each of its individual components... I'm assuming the AVG Free that you downloaded was just the anti-virus only.
Message Edited by ky331 on 04-24-2007 09:45 AM - I don't use any of the SUITES... perhaps someone who does might offer you an opinion.Rather than a suite, I pick-and-choose between individualized products... many of which can be downloaded for free.You already know about AVG. there are two or three other FREE anti-virus programs commonly recommended here (avast! and antivir), if you're interested in checking these out.you'll need a resident anti-spyware program too... the most common recommendation here is Windows Defender.you'll want a firewall... at the very least, the Windows firewall... or perhaps, a more enhanced (i.e. two-way) firewall... I will leave suggestions here entirely to others.You probably want to use a popup blocker [many available... there's one from Windows, one from Yahoo!, one from Google, &etc.]In so doing, you can replace a suite by just about everything you need to protect your system.
Message Edited by ky331 on 04-26-2007 10:26 AM
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