MCAfee LiveSafe vs AVAST Free

[Computer0304]

I have just got a new PC that came with 12 months of McAfee LiveSafe. Is it worth it to uninstall it and download AVAST (it is a Win8.1 PC which means no MSE) or wait until it expires to download AVAST?

 

[UsernameIssues]

If you uninstalled McAfee LiveSafe, wouldn't you be using MSE by default - it is just called Windows Defender.

Or do I have that wrong?

 

[Computer0304]

Yes, but I'm saying that just to let you guys know it is Win8 not 7. I just think Avast would be better than MSE/Windows Defender. (my opinion)

 

[UsernameIssues]

Ok. I was just confused by that parenthetical statement:
(it is a Win8.1 PC which means no MSE)
I'll have to let others comment about McAfee vs, Avast on W8.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Ouch,
Mcafee is the worst type of junkware a manufacture could inflict on a new machine :shock:
It's most likely installed on the system restore = factory state as well
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219576-clean-up-factory-bloatware.html

 

[Computer0304]

Well I will wait for others' opinions since I remember whs saying it is worth it if it has enough resources. http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware...ng-new-computer-800-1000-a-6.html#post2679031

 

[ThrashZone]

It might be worth it if the manufacture offers a re-install disk without any junkware included,
Otherwise Avast or anything else would be better,
Cheers.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Wouldn't this question be better answered on the Win 8 forums?

 

[ThrashZone]

Good observation Lady...

You can also read some of the existing questions,
Good security combination,
http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/206705-good-free-system-security-combination.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/297196-top-av-program-use-here-seven.html

 

[Computer0304]

Wouldn't this question be better answered on the Win 8 forums?

Well, both antiviruses work with both Win7 and 8.

 

[andrew129260]

If you uninstalled McAfee LiveSafe, wouldn't you be using MSE by default - it is just called Windows Defender.

Or do I have that wrong?

He is using windows 7, unless the new pc came with windows 8.

Windows 8 windows defender is MSE. Windows 7 windows defender is only antispyware.

Just wanted to clarify that.

NVM: Saw it was win8


Computer I would do a clean install oem by gregrockers tutorial.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

Get rid of all of the bloatware, and install avast.

I recommend panda, but all this is is just an opinion. Avast has gotten naggy, which is why I switched to panda.

 

[Computer0304]

IMHO, AVAST is fine. You just have to uncheck everything uneeded. And there is some preinstalled things I would like to keep.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Well there yea go,
Anything other than Mcafee or what ever they eventually call themselves is a better option,
http://www.sevenforums.com/security-news/317574-intel-kills-off-mcafee-security-brand.html

 

[Computer0304]

Hi,
Well there yea go,
Anything other than Mcafee or what ever they eventually call themselves is a better option,
http://www.sevenforums.com/security-news/317574-intel-kills-off-mcafee-security-brand.html

Well, if Intel is going to change McAfee to Intel Security, they should make it as good as their cpus.

 

[ThrashZone]

Oddly I believe they already do
Remove it thoroughly

 

[Computer0304]

Oddly I believe they already do
Remove it thoroughly

Huh? You mean they made it so good that it is hard to remove it???

 

[ThrashZone]

Yep Mcafee... is more closely related to a virus
Use the uninstaller for your version,
How to uninstall or reinstall supported McAfee products using the Consumer Products Removal tool (MCPR)

 

[Computer0304]

I have uninstalled it now. Now, I have Avast and I have gone with a custom install and unchecked all the uneeded tools.