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Earth-shine

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5. I will "third" the suggestion to get rid of McAfee.

Reply to Number9Dream (Original post)

Thu Apr 15, 2021, 08:37 PM

Apr 2021

For 99% of users, the built-in protections of Windows are more than adequate.

The last time I did an uninstall of McAfee, it damaged some Windows files.

You may wish to do a clean install of Windows.

"Gotta nuke it from space, just to be sure." -- Aliens

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Help - Question re: McAfee Anti-virus (corrupt web advisor?) [View all] Number9Dream Apr 2021 OP

I don't use McAffee, but teach1st Apr 2021 #1

Thanks for replying - I'll follow your advice and try again Number9Dream Apr 2021 #2

I second the suggestion to get rid of McAfee. TwilightZone Apr 2021 #3

I dislike McAfee as well TheRealNorth Apr 2021 #4

Thanks for taking time to reply Number9Dream Apr 2021 #6

I will "third" the suggestion to get rid of McAfee. Earth-shine Apr 2021 #5