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1368080 2014-02-19 20:51:00 Use the removal tool to remove Mcafee (service.mcafee.com) Speedy Gonzales (78)
1368081 2014-02-19 21:15:00 Why bother? It's pretty useless too.
Get something decent instead.

Actually I think it's fine, if you read the comparison's in detail it does catch pretty much all the real world viruses. I'd rate it as OK or Adequate and supplement it with an occasional scan with MBAM and maybe an online anti-virus scanner but it's far from useless in my opinion. Sure the Likes of NOD32 is better but if you want free and you practice some common sense with your PC Defender/MSE does an OK Job.

I've only used free anti-viruses for years and had very little trouble. The couple of times something has happened I can track to my own stupidity with clicking things I know I shouldn't. On the other hand if you are not great at fixing things when they go wrong having the best possible protection makes sense. I'm always prepared to wipe windows and start over if I have to. All it costs me is time so I stick with the free ones.
dugimodo (138)
1368082 2014-02-19 21:33:00 Actually I think it's fine.................... I'm always prepared to wipe windows and start over if I have to. All it costs me is time so I stick with the free ones.My thinking too. Greg (193)
1368083 2014-02-20 04:03:00 Use the removal tool to remove Mcafee (service.mcafee.com)

Ok, thanks Speedy.

LL :)
lakewoodlady (103)
1368084 2014-02-20 04:12:00 No probs :) Speedy Gonzales (78)
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