Neede help regarding Mcafee

mapuc · 07-17-16, 01:34 PM

So I got a new computer and with it an antivirus program McAfee(total free for 3 month)

I'm sitting here and tear almost all my hair of due to huge problems

1. Trying to tell McAfee that some of my program is ok and should have acces to the Internet-Can't figure out how I shall do this

2. Having huge problems getting updates/upgrades to some of my games(Command, SHIV)

The only way I can get information from and sending information from some of my software-Which I trust, I have to disable McAfee Firewall, Which I don't like to do.

Markus

HW3 · 07-17-16, 07:24 PM

Just my personal opinion, I would dump McAfee and go with a different one. When I tried it years ago, it was nothing but a giant headache. I have used the free version of Avast for several years. It has done a good job for me, with no trouble.

mapuc · 07-17-16, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HW3

Just my personal opinion, I would dump McAfee and go with a different one. When I tried it years ago, it was nothing but a giant headache. I have used the free version of Avast for several years. It has done a good job for me, with no trouble.

You know what, on my old computer I had Avast Internet Security and Clean-Up and when I installed a new trusted program and started it a pop-up window came up asking me if I trust that program or not.

I did not have any problems getting updates/upgrades to my computer games like Command.

So I'm seriously thinking about installing Avast on my new computer.

Markus

aanker · 07-18-16, 12:41 PM

If you do dump McAfee (I did too) - Uninstall it using 'Add Remove Programs' or 'Programs' through 'Control Panel' and also run the McAfee Removal Tool (free) to remove all (most) traces of it.

I also ran Ccleaner to remove the left over registry entries:
https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/ - (there is a free download )

THEBERBSTER · 07-18-16, 06:32 PM

Hi Markus
Your anti virus is only free for 3 months before you have to start paying for it, dumping it now is not going to cost you anything anyway.
At least you can get something that works.
Peter

STEED · 07-21-16, 04:39 AM

I had the whole package of McAfee free for three months seemed to be alright but I rather Avast the free edition. Removing it was a pain, ran McAfee remove tool and then a search resulting in bits and pieces left behind! Had to manually remove that junk. I just think if you want it and gladly pay for it thats up to you, I'm a Avast free edition person mainly because I've been with it for years and happy with it.

07-17-16, 01:34 PM	#1
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,540 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Neede help regarding Mcafee So I got a new computer and with it an antivirus program McAfee(total free for 3 month) I'm sitting here and tear almost all my hair of due to huge problems 1. Trying to tell McAfee that some of my program is ok and should have acces to the Internet-Can't figure out how I shall do this 2. Having huge problems getting updates/upgrades to some of my games(Command, SHIV) The only way I can get information from and sending information from some of my software-Which I trust, I have to disable McAfee Firewall, Which I don't like to do. Markus

07-17-16, 07:24 PM	#2
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Just my personal opinion, I would dump McAfee and go with a different one. When I tried it years ago, it was nothing but a giant headache. I have used the free version of Avast for several years. It has done a good job for me, with no trouble. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

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THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi Markus Your anti virus is only free for 3 months before you have to start paying for it, dumping it now is not going to cost you anything anyway. At least you can get something that works. Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

07-21-16, 04:39 AM	#6
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I had the whole package of McAfee free for three months seemed to be alright but I rather Avast the free edition. Removing it was a pain, ran McAfee remove tool and then a search resulting in bits and pieces left behind! Had to manually remove that junk. I just think if you want it and gladly pay for it thats up to you, I'm a Avast free edition person mainly because I've been with it for years and happy with it. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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07-18-16, 12:41 PM	#4
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	If you do dump McAfee (I did too) - Uninstall it using 'Add Remove Programs' or 'Programs' through 'Control Panel' and also run the McAfee Removal Tool (free) to remove all (most) traces of it. I also ran Ccleaner to remove the left over registry entries: https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/ - (there is a free download )