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McAfee Security Scan Plus

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dan2229

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I just downloaded some software that included McAfee Security Scan Plus. Supposedly it is free. I am wondering if I should just uninstall it? Is it any good?

I already use Avast Free and use AdwCleaner every week or so.

Daniel
 
personally would stay with the Avast. Those that I run across with McAfee have it removed.

Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.
 
It doesn't actually replace your anti-virus, but...... Old news.
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It's one of those bundled software titles that come with something else that you want. Mcafee pays to have it put in there. I would remove it and prevent it from installing the next time by unchecking the box at install time. It's always optional, it's just that people don't pay attention (next, next, ok, next).

I tell everyone to uncheck everything bundled because it's not part of what you actually want.

"Living tomorrow is everyone's sorrow.
Modern man's daydreams have turned into nightmares.
 
Thanks, it's gone tonight!

Daniel
 
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