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« on: Sunday 18 June 17 18:49 BST (UK) »
  Hi all, I was wondering about putting a free security on PC, and if anyone has which one would you recommend.  I did have Macafee when I bought this new PC, but that ran out. today. What are the risks in using a free one. I am not using PC very much now but like to keep in touch with my favourites , which this site is one.  Any tips appreciated, thanks Dolly
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Re: free security ?
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 18 June 17 18:54 BST (UK) »
I've used AVG free for years with no problems.
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday 18 June 17 18:59 BST (UK) »
There are quite a few, I use Avast. Whichever one you choose make sure you check how to uninstall what you have correctly!
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« Reply #3 on: Sunday 18 June 17 19:09 BST (UK) »
AVG/Avast now the same company so either will suffice. I've used both.
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Re: free security ?
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 18 June 17 19:35 BST (UK) »
Thanks so much, thats great ! will see to that asp.
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« Reply #5 on: Sunday 18 June 17 20:56 BST (UK) »
Quote from: jim1 on Sunday 18 June 17 19:09 BST (UK)
AVG/Avast now the same company so either will suffice. I've used both.

Didn't know that, better still, thanks!
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« Reply #6 on: Sunday 18 June 17 21:36 BST (UK) »
It is possible you may need to download an uninstaller to completely remove the old Mcafee. It is many years since I've done it so I can't vouch for it, but something like this:

http://mcafee-removal-tool.com/

Proceed with care. Someone else might have more up to date knowledge.

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Re: free security ?
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 18 June 17 23:35 BST (UK) »
Good evening,

If you are on windows you should have it already, windows defender. On windows 10 click on the windows icon bottom left. Click all apps, scroll down click windows system, scroll down click windows defender.

It will give you several options, the best for first time use is full scan. After that you can do weekly checks or whatever interval suits you.

Not sure about the procedure on other windows such as 8 or 7 or older if they had it. I find it very good but I know others have said it isn't but to each their own.

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Re: free security ?
« Reply #8 on: Monday 19 June 17 11:10 BST (UK) »

We have AVG on all ours and have had no problems, get regular updates and all free.
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