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    mcafee question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by otaku, Feb 8, 2006.

  1. otaku

    otaku Notebook Deity

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    From what I've read mcafee offers a far better product for virus protection than say norton (which I've used for the last four years) it is said to be the best which is why I would like to buy it. However I have also heard they charge outrageous amounts for tech support via phone-my question is would i need this to remove viruses? I will be using this on two pcs one virus free and one has a few in need of removal I would like to avoid speaking with and thus racking up a huge bill with mcafee but would like to use their software. Help!
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I'll go first. Why pay for McAfee when there are "better" free software packages available?
     
    Brian, Feb 8, 2006
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  3. otaku

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    Like? I've used AVG antivirus for some time on some machines (ones I don't care about as much as others) and all of them have viruses and such junk. According to pcworld the freebies are junk. Mcafee is the best.
     
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    BENDER EX-NBR member :'(

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    McAfee? It is best, in the field of non working antivirus :p

    Here are 5 top antiviruses
    1. F-Secure
    2. Kaspersky
    3. Avast32
    4. Nod32
    5. F-prot
     
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  5. Brian

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    I concur with Seb. I've used AVG for years, never had a virus. But I think viruses are more about end users anyway. If you don't like them though, try one of those others. You can also get the CA package for free for a year.
     
    Brian, Feb 8, 2006
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