I currently have Mcafee 2007 for free since it comes free with Comcast High Speed Internet. I ran a scan on my computer and it seems to have caught less viruses then what my previous anti-virus AVG did, but caught more spyware then AVG anti spyware did. Should I stick with Mcafee or go back to AVG?
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Tmagic650
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Yes,
McAfee is major bloatware just like Symantec is now... Microsoft has a utility called Live OneCare. It is used in the new Vista but it works in XP too. I use it. It has to be configured properly for each computer. It contains antivirus, antispyware, antiMalware and a backup utility. It is not free ($49.95) after a 90-day trial.
McAfee is major bloatware just like Symantec is now... Microsoft has a utility called Live OneCare. It is used in the new Vista but it works in XP too. I use it. It has to be configured properly for each computer. It contains antivirus, antispyware, antiMalware and a backup utility. It is not free ($49.95) after a 90-day trial.
BlameCanada
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You should stop downloading viruses and spyware,that`s what you should do !!Joawro said:
Security programs should only be a back up to net savvy,not the only defense.
AVG is free and light.
Bobbye
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"...it seems to have caught less viruses then what my previous anti-virus AVG did, ..."
You need an anti-virus program that is configured correctly, updated frequently and will keep viruses "OFF" your system. You shouldn't be comparing programs to see which finds the "most."
While some spyware/adware is "find and fix", the anti-virus program is "prevent."
You need an anti-virus program that is configured correctly, updated frequently and will keep viruses "OFF" your system. You shouldn't be comparing programs to see which finds the "most."
While some spyware/adware is "find and fix", the anti-virus program is "prevent."
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