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vsrazdem

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30. I really like it. I tried the driver update and some other program they had but cancelled as I

Reply to MuseRider (Reply #29)

Fri Nov 1, 2019, 05:42 PM

Nov 2019

didn't think it was worth it, but I really find that the Clean up program works quite well, getting rid of all my downloads and sites visited that can bog down my computer. It will also tell you if you have programs that you have not used in quite a while you can put them to sleep, until you use them again, and that will also speed up programs. It was worth it for me, as I use my computer for work and when the computer slows down it can be pretty irritating.

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My McAfee subscription end next month, and I don't know if I should renew [View all] CatWoman Sep 2019 OP

Plenty of good free alternatives. What Operating System are you using ? n/t PoliticAverse Sep 2019 #1

windows 10 CatWoman Sep 2019 #9

I have Malwarebytes Premium IcyPeas Sep 2019 #2

I've been using BitDefender on my machines for several years. Quemado Sep 2019 #3

Visit av-test.org Brainfodder Nov 2019 #24

Since reading all the responses on this thread, I've dropped BitDefender. Quemado Nov 2019 #25

BD still in charge here, sort of, it's a better product now too, but yeah I scan with others Brainfodder Nov 2019 #26

Sometimes it's best to pay for stuff matt819 Nov 2019 #31

I think McAfee is crazier than a loon and has exiled himself from the US. Use another one. nt in2herbs Sep 2019 #4

and doesn't own mcafee, and hasn't for a long time. Voltaire2 Sep 2019 #8

Now owned by Intel (49%) and Tarrant Capital IP, LLC (51%). Almost impossible to deinstall Ghost Dog Sep 2019 #21

Consumer Reports recommendations alwaysinasnit Sep 2019 #5

thanks always CatWoman Sep 2019 #10

I use Avast Free. Marie Marie Sep 2019 #6

I use Avast free also, but I did pay for a subscription for their Clean up program, to get rid of vsrazdem Nov 2019 #27

I did not know about that. MuseRider Nov 2019 #29

I really like it. I tried the driver update and some other program they had but cancelled as I vsrazdem Nov 2019 #30

Thank you! n/t MuseRider Nov 2019 #32

Agreed. MuseRider Nov 2019 #28

the built in windows defender av is as good as the other top av products. Voltaire2 Sep 2019 #7

what turned me off with them CatWoman Sep 2019 #11

Assuming Windows, why use any? Most "experts" I've heard from say Win10's Defender is... TreasonousBastard Sep 2019 #12

can you (please) walk me thru setting it up? CatWoman Sep 2019 #13

Yes, I would like to know too since I am in the same boat. BigmanPigman Sep 2019 #14

See #16 TreasonousBastard Sep 2019 #17

Most of the important stuff is already on, but to check it out... TreasonousBastard Sep 2019 #16

Cool, THANKS!!! BigmanPigman Sep 2019 #18

thanks Hon CatWoman Sep 2019 #22

I second this steve2470 Sep 2019 #20

I've been using Windows Defender for the last few years and have had OnDoutside Sep 2019 #15

Malwarebytes Premium is the way to go COLGATE4 Sep 2019 #19

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