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McAfee Security - worth it?

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Feb 26th, 2021 2:21 pm
sheriffabc [OP]
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Feb 26th, 2021 2:21 pm

McAfee Security - worth it?

Bought a new computer - McAfee security came with a 30 days trial offer that is expiring today. Is it worth keeping it ? What other alternatives could you suggest? Is Windows Defender sufficient?
I am noob, so any advice would be appreciated. TIA
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Feb 26th, 2021 3:11 pm
xar256
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Feb 26th, 2021 3:11 pm

As a technician with over 20 years experience. McAfee has been one of the worst products I've run into in terms of failing/causing random issues/slowing pcs down. I would avoid.
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Feb 26th, 2021 3:34 pm
ReeGee
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Feb 26th, 2021 3:34 pm

divx wrote: ↑ i do not bother with it. windows defender + malwarebyte is sufficient
pack it up everyone this thread was solved in post #2. Third party real time AV hasn't been necessary for years now
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Feb 26th, 2021 6:27 pm
teoconca
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Feb 26th, 2021 6:27 pm

Windows Defender is enough.

May be add Malwarebyte to provide extra layer.
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Feb 26th, 2021 8:28 pm
elgros4
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Feb 26th, 2021 8:28 pm

sheriffabc wrote: ↑ Bought a new computer - McAfee security came with a 30 days trial offer that is expiring today. Is it worth keeping it ? What other alternatives could you suggest? Is Windows Defender sufficient?
I am noob, so any advice would be appreciated. TIA
Windows defender is enought, especialy if you use the controled acess folder option. If you learn to use it it will protect you from ransomwares.

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