security problems - Page 2

Less · 30-08-2010, 11:49

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Originally Posted by entwisi

I'm not allowed to post on threads like this, Less says so.....

Pathetic.

Less · 30-08-2010, 11:53

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Ya seems okay Margaret, the only thing is I still have to sort out the cock ups which Mcafee caused, which for a computer numpty like me means much hair pulling time

You aren't on your own it's worse than a virus sometimes.

PC Hell: How to Uninstall McAfee

jaysay · 30-08-2010, 14:16

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Originally Posted by Less

You aren't on your own it's worse than a virus sometimes.

PC Hell: How to Uninstall McAfee

Thanks Less

Gordon Booth · 30-08-2010, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Less

PC Hell: How to Uninstall McAfee

Jaysay/less, I just opened this up and Norton gave me a major computer threat warning. Beware, may be a funny but why risk it.
I've just switched from Mcafee to Norton(half price in shops and gets better reviews). Apparently if you uninstall Mcafee it can leave a lot of attachments or something on your computer. A friend of mine who is quite good at these things told me to get revo-uninstaller free on the internet and use this to uninstall Mcafee and anything else as it finds all the bits the normal uninstall misses. I used it and I can't find any traces of Mcafee.

MargaretR · 30-08-2010, 15:13

My son has an IT degree and works at Manchester UNI
http://directory.manchester.ac.uk/ad...chsn_fn=middle
He advised me to use
Windows Defender and AVG

PS both free

Gordon Booth · 30-08-2010, 15:36

jaysay, another thought-if you pay for Mcafee by direct debit, don't forget to cancel it on the 'My Account' page or they'll carry on charging you even though you've uninstalled it!

AngleIron · 30-08-2010, 15:47

MargaretR...... as of September 2009, Windows Defender has been replaced/superceeded by Microsoft Security Essentials. This is also free to download from MSoft.

Less · 30-08-2010, 16:48

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

My son has an IT degree and works at Manchester UNI
Online directory (The University of Manchester)
He advised me to use
Windows Defender and AVG

PS both free

Never used Windows defender, therefore can't comment, but never ever while I was using AVG(free) did I have a problem Mags.
Thank you, (and your son).

Less · 30-08-2010, 16:56

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Originally Posted by Gordon Booth

Jaysay/less, I just opened this up and Norton gave me a major computer threat warning. Beware, may be a funny but why risk it.
I've just switched from Mcafee to Norton(half price in shops and gets better reviews). Apparently if you uninstall Mcafee it can leave a lot of attachments or something on your computer. A friend of mine who is quite good at these things told me to get revo-uninstaller free on the internet and use this to uninstall Mcafee and anything else as it finds all the bits the normal uninstall misses. I used it and I can't find any traces of Mcafee.

Perhaps you need to look a little closer?

Does Norton really have to flag anything that might be a threat to their profits?

If you read the article, it tells you about how norton flags almost any threat to it's existence, and never ever, does a clean un-install.

MargaretR · 30-08-2010, 16:56

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Originally Posted by AngleIron

MargaretR...... as of September 2009, Windows Defender has been replaced/superceeded by Microsoft Security Essentials. This is also free to download from MSoft.

I have just checked with Microsoft dowload centre and Windows defender is still in use.
That Microsoft Security Essentials seems to do more than I need because I have AVG installed

Gordon Booth · 30-08-2010, 17:38

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Originally Posted by Less

Perhaps you need to look a little closer?

Does Norton really have to flag anything that might be a threat to their profits?

If you read the article, it tells you about how norton flags almost any threat to it's existence, and never ever, does a clean un-install.

Less, Mcafee gives the same warning.MAYBE two of the biggest security systems are conning us but I wouldn't risk finding out the hard way.

Less · 30-08-2010, 17:49

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Originally Posted by Gordon Booth

Less, Mcafee gives the same warning.MAYBE two of the biggest security systems are conning us but I wouldn't risk finding out the hard way.

Whenever forced to use or replace them, problems.

If however you are happy, please continue to use, I won't call you for it.

AngleIron · 30-08-2010, 21:23

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I have just checked with Microsoft dowload centre and Windows defender is still in use.
That Microsoft Security Essentials seems to do more than I need because I have AVG installed

Sorry MargaretR, just tryin' to keep you updated....It's recommended to run seperate antivirus and firewall apps, rather than the windows stuff, and you should be ok with AVG
Myself I run Kaspersky Antivirus and Comodo Firewall (windows firewall turned off) and I also run many different antimalware/spyware apps.
TweakNow RegCleaner is very good and is free.

jaysay · 04-09-2010, 11:24

Well everything is fine now, but what a ball ache, first thing I've done is delete Mcafee, now running BullGuard seems to be fine, mind you I've all but got a near new Laptop, returned to factory settings, new power pack, battery and mother board, Dell on site service was excellent

AngleIron · 04-09-2010, 11:45

Glad to see yer sorted Jaysay