McCafee SecurityCenter - keep or replace?

Technology and Gaming Help and Support
#1

My sister’s Dell laptop came with McCafee SecurityCenter preinstalled, with a little over a year’s subscription.

I’m wondering if I should remove it and replace it with something else, since all I ever hear about commercial anti virus software is bad things.
I feel like it is slowing down Windows and the internet more than freeware protection would.

If I should replace it, is Avast the best way to go, or is there something better these days?
I don’t use real-time antivirus protection anymore :stuck_out_tongue:

#2

I’d recommend getting rid of that and install a free AV like Avast or MS Security Essentials.

#3

Malwarebytes have always worked phenomenal for me.

Also, on an off-topic note, 1000th post, hurray!

#4

I’ve had both McAfee and MS Security Essentials and found that MS uses a LOT more resources, and is a much heavier program than McAfee. I’ve found that eliminating MS Security Essentials makes a substantial difference in resource usage.

#5

And compared to something like Avast, is there any real difference as far as you know?

I’m not gonna bother unless it makes a difference, it’s not my own laptop after all :stuck_out_tongue:

#6

McAfee is garbage

using no antivirus is better than using mcafee

#7

LOL…

Believe me, I’m not talking about McAfee being a superior product, only that it doesn’t use near the amount of resources that MS does. Personally, I haven’t paid for an anti-virus since the 90s. Every one I’ve used has been free.

No AV program has all the answers for every virus in the world. New ones are invented literally every day. Using a reputable AV along with other tools like WOT, Malwarebytes, ad aware programs and common sense are your best defenses. Advanced tools like ccleaner are also great.

#8

Okay, so I’ll probably uninstall McAfee and install Avast, unless anyone has any other suggestions.

#9

don’t forget to activate it for 1 year by typing an email adress into avast

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