Mcafee

hawaii · 03-17-2011, 05:03 PM

Hi, I recently bought an Acer notebook, it came with a free sub to mcafee anti virus, that has expired, I installed a free norton version,I am getting pop ups from both of them, regarding a subscription, I thought the hell with it , see what happens, seems my computer is slowing down. Any advise would be great.
Thanks

**iPwn** · 03-17-2011, 05:28 PM

Welcome to CF!

So, both of those are bloatware more than anything. Some people you talk to will swear by either/or but IMHO (and many others) they do more harm to your computer than good.

There's also those who go without virus protection and that's all fine and dandy as long as you're not downloading from the internet.

If you're looking to get some good free Antivirus/Internet Security Software, then here's a list of my top picks.

Comodo Internet Security Suite - Active Protection/OnAccess
avast! - Active Protection/OnAccess
AVG Free - Active Protection/OnAccess
MalwareBytes - Scan Only
HiJackThis - Scan Only

If you're looking to go without AV software, then I would at least recommend Comodo Firewall.

If your computer is slowing a little, then disable startup items and run CCleaner. (Free version is below the option to pay)

**JCB** · 03-17-2011, 05:30 PM

when you installed the new version did you uninstall the old version and reboot after??

hawaii · 03-17-2011, 05:52 PM

Thanks guys, this may take me a while to get the hang of, preciate the help.

Yeah, think I have overlapping av protection,getting pop ups saying so, I am unsure what to do....

~Darkseeker~ · 03-22-2011, 06:17 PM

Uninstall both and install Avast!, AVG, or BitDefender (proprietary, but some people feel safer with paid software) Or even, MS Security Essentials if you trust MS with stuff like that.

McAfee + Norton = Worst AVs ever IMHO.

praveenkumar.p · 03-31-2011, 02:48 AM

What about MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials)? Its free for Home users, and it is a little faster that its counterparts - also uses lesser RAM during scanning, plus it is from Microsoft.

~Darkseeker~ · 03-31-2011, 12:26 PM

^ being from Microsoft is definately not an advantage.

every single MS security product i've ever used, besides MSE, was absolutely terrible.

Looks like MS got it right, for once.

Jack4436 · 03-31-2011, 05:10 PM

Us Microsoft security essentials or get help from here..... Office Tech Doctor

hawaii · 04-01-2011, 11:36 PM

honestly I havent done anything with it, my speed is tolerable, maybe its a mindset, or if it isnt broken maybe it will be after fussing with it, we will see, thanks for the input yall.

03-17-2011, 05:03 PM	#1
hawaii Solid State Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 16	Mcafee Hi, I recently bought an Acer notebook, it came with a free sub to mcafee anti virus, that has expired, I installed a free norton version,I am getting pop ups from both of them, regarding a subscription, I thought the hell with it , see what happens, seems my computer is slowing down. Any advise would be great. Thanks

03-17-2011, 05:28 PM	#2
iPwn Site Team Join Date: May 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,335	Re: Mcafee Welcome to CF! So, both of those are bloatware more than anything. Some people you talk to will swear by either/or but IMHO (and many others) they do more harm to your computer than good. There's also those who go without virus protection and that's all fine and dandy as long as you're not downloading from the internet. If you're looking to get some good free Antivirus/Internet Security Software, then here's a list of my top picks. Comodo Internet Security Suite - Active Protection/OnAccess avast! - Active Protection/OnAccess AVG Free - Active Protection/OnAccess MalwareBytes - Scan Only HiJackThis - Scan Only If you're looking to go without AV software, then I would at least recommend Comodo Firewall. If your computer is slowing a little, then disable startup items and run CCleaner. (Free version is below the option to pay) __________________ No rain - no raindbows

03-17-2011, 05:30 PM	#3
JCB Site Team Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,294	Re: Mcafee when you installed the new version did you uninstall the old version and reboot after?? __________________ My Info :Ex-Owner of Computer Forums .org -- CCA in Citrix Presentation Server 4 + 5 + Xenserver 5.5 Site Info : Free Boot Disk Download - Latest Articles - Latest Posts - Site Rules More Info : If you have any Questions Send Me A PM

03-17-2011, 05:52 PM	#4
hawaii Solid State Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 16	Re: Mcafee Thanks guys, this may take me a while to get the hang of, preciate the help. Yeah, think I have overlapping av protection,getting pop ups saying so, I am unsure what to do....

03-22-2011, 06:17 PM	#5
~Darkseeker~ Fully Optimized Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,972	Re: Mcafee Uninstall both and install Avast!, AVG, or BitDefender (proprietary, but some people feel safer with paid software) Or even, MS Security Essentials if you trust MS with stuff like that. McAfee + Norton = Worst AVs ever IMHO. __________________ Customised Packard-Bell iPower:- AMD Athlon X2 4600+, 2GB DDR, 2x7600GT (SLI) Steam+XBL: ReincarnHATE925, Blizzard RealID: Ibanezjunkie94@hotmail.co.uk

03-31-2011, 02:48 AM	#6
praveenkumar.p Baseband Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: India Posts: 26	Re: Mcafee What about MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials)? Its free for Home users, and it is a little faster that its counterparts - also uses lesser RAM during scanning, plus it is from Microsoft. __________________ Praveenkumar Pon P

03-31-2011, 12:26 PM	#7
~Darkseeker~ Fully Optimized Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,972	Re: Mcafee ^ being from Microsoft is definately not an advantage. every single MS security product i've ever used, besides MSE, was absolutely terrible. Looks like MS got it right, for once. __________________ Customised Packard-Bell iPower:- AMD Athlon X2 4600+, 2GB DDR, 2x7600GT (SLI) Steam+XBL: ReincarnHATE925, Blizzard RealID: Ibanezjunkie94@hotmail.co.uk

03-31-2011, 05:10 PM	#8
Jack4436 Baseband Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 23	Re: Mcafee Us Microsoft security essentials or get help from here..... Office Tech Doctor

04-01-2011, 11:36 PM	#9
hawaii Solid State Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 16	Re: Mcafee honestly I havent done anything with it, my speed is tolerable, maybe its a mindset, or if it isnt broken maybe it will be after fussing with it, we will see, thanks for the input yall.

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