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Title: McAfee Security Suite
Post by: Chris_ on April 14, 2009, 07:04:01 PM

Anyone have experience with this security software? I downloaded it through my internet provider's site (Cox).

My computer is so slow now and I assume it has to do with settings in the software. I've putzed around and tried to change a couple of settings but everything is still loading much slower than before I had the software. It's annoying.

Any suggestions? I'm really stupid when it comes to this computer stuff so if you talk to me in geek speak, I probably will give you a blank stare. LOL.

Title: Re: McAfee Security Suite
Post by: rich_t on April 14, 2009, 07:06:37 PM

Quote from: jendf on April 14, 2009, 07:04:01 PM

Anyone have experience with this security software? I downloaded it through my internet provider's site (Cox).

My computer is so slow now and I assume it has to do with settings in the software. I've putzed around and tried to change a couple of settings but everything is still loading much slower than before I had the software. It's annoying.

Any suggestions? I'm really stupid when it comes to this computer stuff so if you talk to me in geek speak, I probably will give you a blank stare. LOL.

I have used both McAfee and Norton security products.  They do slow a PC down a lot.

I now use the free version of AVG.

Title: Re: McAfee Security Suite
Post by: Chris_ on April 14, 2009, 07:11:04 PM

Quote from: rich_t on April 14, 2009, 07:06:37 PM

I have used both McAfee and Norton security products.  They do slow a PC down a lot.

I now use the free version of AVG.

I'm comforted to read that someone else has experienced this same issue.

I was concerned that my computer was hosed up with a virus which is why I downloaded the software to begin with.

Title: Re: McAfee Security Suite
Post by: asdf2231 on April 14, 2009, 07:24:52 PM

McAfee cordially sucks.


I have been using Trend Micro Internet Security on all my machines for two years now.

great program and not a memory hog.

Title: Re: McAfee Security Suite
Post by: rich_t on April 14, 2009, 07:44:08 PM

Quote from: asdf2231 on April 14, 2009, 07:24:52 PM

McAfee cordially sucks.


I have been using Trend Micro Internet Security on all my machines for two years now.

great program and not a memory hog.

As does Nortons.  They both put all kind of hooks into the windows registry.  Nortons in particular was slowing my machine to a crawl.

Free AVG may not be the best program out there, but it suites my needs.

Title: Re: McAfee Security Suite
Post by: Chris_ on April 14, 2009, 07:56:28 PM

I guess I'll have to look around for a new security program then. My computer speed is pathetic now.  :thatsright:

Title: Re: McAfee Security Suite
Post by: rich_t on April 14, 2009, 08:34:57 PM

Quote from: jendf on April 14, 2009, 07:56:28 PM

I guess I'll have to look around for a new security program then. My computer speed is pathetic now.  :thatsright:

Like I said...  I now use free AVG.  It's working for me fine so far.

Title: Re: McAfee Security Suite
Post by: Thor on April 14, 2009, 10:42:18 PM

For free, AVG works quite well. The pay version has more functions and a little better security. Trend Micro is another winner, IMO. Neither one adversely affects computer speed and isn't considered "bloatware". 

AVG free is located at http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

Title: Re: McAfee Security Suite
Post by: LC EFA on April 27, 2009, 04:47:41 PM

I've supported Notrun, Trend and McCrappy. They all suck resources like a [insert analogy here]

I usually recommend either Avast (http://www.avast.com) or AVG.

Title: Re: McAfee Security Suite
Post by: thundley4 on April 27, 2009, 04:55:19 PM

Quote from: LC EFA on April 27, 2009, 04:47:41 PM

I've supported Notrun, Trend and McCrappy. They all suck resources like a [DUmmies at the Government Teat.]

I usually recommend either Avast (http://www.avast.com) or AVG.

Title: Re: McAfee Security Suite
Post by: Ree on April 30, 2009, 10:45:16 PM

We use Avast on all 3 puters here...works good and it's free...