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755325 2009-03-10 21:38:00 McAfee do not get the latest Updateds

Hi Guys,

I am using McAfee free edition which do not required any registration and free until
end of this year. It allowed me updates when I have first use this before I Re-Format my
Laptop. I am also using Wireless internet (See Wireless issue resolved here) (forums.pcworld.co.nz) within my home.

Now After Fresh Install (Last week) I get this strange problem with McAfee that It does not
recognise the wireless internet connection in it's Manage Network screen. (Always shows as Internet Connection Not Connected)When I try to Update to the latest Virus Definition from Update Screen, It gives me same "Internet Connection Not Connected"

Fact is I am connected to Internet via wirelss and browse web.
I need your expert help to resolve this issue before my Laptop get any Infection/Maleware/Virus/ etc.

Please help

FYI !
McAfee Internet Security - 2009 FREE Edition
Linksys WG200 Wireless Router (Configured, Connected to Laptop and able to browse every day)
McAfee Firewall is used instead of Default Windows
Can't go to McAfee Website (any country) 		babip (14282)
755326 2009-03-10 21:42:00 Its as hopeless/useless as Symantec's

Install something better 		Speedy Gonzales (78)
755327 2009-03-10 21:48:00 Its as hopeless/useless as Symantec's

Install something better

What else which is FREE I can use ? If possible provide link 		babip (14282)
755328 2009-03-10 21:57:00 This (personalfirewall.comodo.com)

Untick the virus scanner (its still in beta, so maybe buggy), and safesurf tho

If you want a virus scanner, get Avast home, its free (avast.com)

It is free, but you do have to register every year / 14 months (avast.com)

If Mcafee starts playing up, I would follow post #18 here (pressf1.co.nz) to remove it

Hopefully that file removes the version you've got

Sam had the same prob as you (but installed Mcafee and Comodo). Which wouldnt have helped (having 2 firewalls, they were probably conflicting with each other).

BUT Mcafee left files and probably entries, on the hard drive, wireless wouldnt work 		Speedy Gonzales (78)
755329 2009-03-10 21:59:00 This (personalfirewall.comodo.com)

Untick the virus scanner (its still in beta, so maybe buggy), and safesurf tho

If you want a virus scanner, get Avast home, its free (avast.com)

It is free, but you do have to register every year / 14 months (avast.com)

If Mcafee starts playing up, I would follow post #18 here (pressf1.co.nz) to remove it

Hopefully that file removes the version you've got

Sam had the same prob as you (but installed Mcafee and Comodo). BUT Mcafee left files and probably entries, on the hard drive, wireless wouldnt work

Thanks heaps Speedy,
I will do this tonight
Great help

:thanks 		babip (14282)
755330 2009-03-10 22:01:00 No probs :) Speedy Gonzales (78)
755331 2009-03-13 03:08:00 All sorted, :) THANKS
McAfee is successfully un-installed.
Using Free Avast Now

:confused:
Please help my friend here (forums.pcworld.co.nz)for his BOOT up issue
:confused: 		babip (14282)
755332 2009-03-13 04:47:00 What else which is FREE I can use ? If possible provide link

Why free? McAfee isn't........ 		pctek (84)
755333 2009-03-13 06:24:00 Why free? McAfee isn't........

Why not free?

Wainuitech mentioned a problem with NOD doing an update which was resolved to their credit.

I also noticed that McAfee also had problems a couple of days ago.

Personally I use Avast and it works for me.

Have you a few copies of left over software you want to sell? 		Sweep (90)
755334 2009-03-13 06:37:00 Wainuitech mentioned a problem with NOD


Have you a few copies of left over software you want to sell?

Minor problem...........and no I do not have anything to sell thank you.
I install Avast for those users who prefer free, but I asked the person with McAfee - not you - why he wanted free when he had a pay one in the first place. 		pctek (84)
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