DD716TED
Washington State
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Joined: 10/27/2003
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I am currently using McAfee AV on a Win 10, and a Win 11 PC and it is due to be renewed ($$) soon.. Just asking what others are using (Satisfied, Unsatisfied or recommendations) before I go ahead and renew OR make a change. I have asked this on INET but must reviews are related to this or that company and to me are questionable.. Travel and Camp Safe..
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Second Chance
Wherever...
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Joined: 07/23/2013
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The Windows Defender security system (Microsoft's built-in system) has come a LONG way. I'm using it on both of our Win 11 laptops and have had zero issues in the years I've been using it. It costs nothing extra and there's much less overhead (doesn't bog down the system) than McAfee and other aftermarket programs. Prior to the improvements in Windows Defender, I used avast! on the advice of the IT people at work (a 500+ bed hospital with probably thousands of PCs).
Rob
U.S. Army retired
2020 Solitude 310GK-R
MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows
(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
2012 F350 CC DRW Lariat 6.7
Full-time since 8/2015
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opnspaces
San Diego Ca
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I just use the free Microsoft defender at home and have for years with no issues.
In my professional life I absolutely hate McAfee.
2001 Suburban 4x4. 6.0L, 4.10 3/4 ton
2005 Jayco Jay Flight 27BH
1986 Coleman Columbia Popup.
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rk911
DuPage County
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I've been using the IObit software for many years now and am satisfied with the performance.
https://www.iobit.com/en/index.php?s
Rich
Ham Radio, Sport Pilot, Retired 9-1-1 Call Center Administrator
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2016 Itasca Suncruiser 38Q
'46 Willys CJ2A
'23 Jeep Wrangler JL
'10 Jeep Liberty KK
& MaggieThe Wonder Beagle
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TurnThePage
North ID
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I too have relied on the built in Windows anti-virus for a long time. I augment it with the free version of Malwarebytes for those times when I venture into uncharted territory, which isn't often. In my experience, most dangers now days seem to be more like phishing scams and the like. Anti-virus software can't offer much there.
2015 Ram 1500
2022 Grand Design Imagine XLS 22RBE
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TenOC
On the road -- Full time
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Try Avast FREE. Works well for me. They have a paid version that I have also use but do not see any advantage.
Please give me enough troubles, uncertainty, problems, obstacles and STRESS so that I do not become arrogant, proud, and smug in my own abilities, and enough blessings and good times that I realize that someone else is in charge of my life.
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Martyn
Panama City Beach, FL USA
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I use the built in Windows Defender and have for years. It has improved steadily, and I have always hated the 'bloatware' and ensuing spam I got from McAfee and Norton. First thing I do with a new computer is remove McAfee!
2020 Keystone Cougar Half-Ton 27SGS;
2019 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 4x4 6.4 Hemi BigHorn;
DEMCO Autoslide; 2 Honda EU2000i's;
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fj12ryder
Platte City, MO
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Joined: 08/19/2003
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Yup, Windows Security Essentials here, Windows Defender, too.
Howard and Peggy
"Don't Panic"
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BarneyS
S.E. Lower Michigan
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I have used Windows Defender for years with no problems. In addition to the built in Windows Security, I now also use PC Matic VPN
Barney
2004 Sunnybrook Titan 30FKS TT
Hensley "Arrow" 1400# hitch (Sold)
Not towing now.
Former tow vehicles were 2016 Ram 2500 CTD, 2002 Ford F250, 7.3 PSD, 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 gas engine
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joebedford
Home for the summer.
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Joined: 09/03/2003
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Windows Defender on all my PCs. Used to use AVG and McAfee and they were very difficult to get rid of completely (not sure I have even after years of trying).
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