McAfee Security - Antivirus programme as supplied ...

In Issue 415 (22nd Jan - 4th Feb 2014) of Computer Active, a test was made on a number of Antivirus programmes both paid-for and free. In their opinion Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 came top, 2nd place went to ESET Smart Security 7, 3rd was Norton Internet Security. In 8th place was Microsoft Security Essentials which even Microsoft themselves don't rate highly and yes, bottom of the pack at No. 9 was McAfee Internet Security which comes free when you sign up to B.T.
So, do you agree with this survey or not? If the majority of reader's do agree, should we try and persuade B.T. to make a deal with Kaspersky, ESET or Norton?
Alanhj

McAfee/ BT Netprotect, consistently comes out at the bottom of review tables. It also causes problems on some computers and is generally very poor. I would recommend anybody that has it to remove it and use a decent antivirus.
If you check out the boadband packages you will see that in most of them except the vary basic package it's "free". The reason it's free is because nobody would pay for such a poor product.

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plus which is essentially McAfee
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There is obviously a conflict between this program and the McAfee antivirus
I can see no obvious way of a building into the antivirus software a list excluded files-files not to be checked? Can anyone help me on this?
Thank you

You should only have one antivirus programme on your computer. You will need to decide which to have and uninstall the others. I, along with others on this forum would suggest that you uninstall all of them and install somthing else such as Microsoft Security or AVG Free or Avast free. McAfee and BTNet protect hog resources and are known to cause some problems such as you are having. If you do decide to uninstall them follow this guide.
http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13523/~/i-don't-want-bt-netprotect-plus-anymore.-how-...
Make sure you follow it including the McAffe removal tool part.
The Rapport software is I presume supplied by your bank. I don't know if this uses al lot of resources or could cause a conflict. You could leave it on meantime.

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You should only have one antivirus programme on your computer. You will need to decide which to have and uninstall the others. I, along with others on this forum would suggest that you uninstall all of them and install somthing else such as Microsoft Security or AVG Free or Avast free. McAfee and BTNet protect hog resources and are known to cause some problems such as you are having. If you do decide to uninstall them follow this guide.
http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13523/~/i-don't-want-bt-netprotect-plus-anymore.-how-...
Make sure you follow it including the McAffe removal tool part.
The Rapport software is I presume supplied by your bank. I don't know if this uses al lot of resources or could cause a conflict. You could leave it on meantime.

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Hi - we have a random variation in the speed at which IE and Firefox run. IE is also very slow to start up on our MSN homepage.
Could it be that the anti-virus software we have installed is clashing?
BT NetProtect Plus version 10.5.240
McAfee Security Scan Plus version 3.0.318.3
Rapport version 3.5.1208.34
Windows defender - off
Thank you

You should only have one antivirus programme on your computer. You will need to decide which to have and uninstall the others. I, along with others on this forum would suggest that you uninstall all of them and install somthing else such as Microsoft Security or AVG Free or Avast free. McAfee and BTNet protect hog resources and are known to cause some problems such as you are having. If you do decide to uninstall them follow this guide.
http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13523/~/i-don't-want-bt-netprotect-plus-anymore.-how-...
Make sure you follow it including the McAffe removal tool part.
The Rapport software is I presume supplied by your bank. I don't know if this uses al lot of resources or could cause a conflict. You could leave it on meantime.

Do i need security/antivirus for mac macbook pro 15/ 2013

do i need security/antivirus for my macbook pro 15 2013

do i need security/antivirus for my macbook pro 15 2013
If you are using OS X you already have it.
There will always be threats to your information security associated with using any Internet - connected communications tool:
You can mitigate those threats by following commonsense practices
Delegating that responsibility to software is an ineffective defense
Assuming that any product will protect you from those threats is a hazardous attitude that is likely to result in neglecting point #1 above.
OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "clean up", "speed up", "optimize", "boost" or "accelerate" your Mac; to "wash" it, "tune" it, or to make it "shiny". Those claims are absurd.Such products are very aggressively marketed. They are all scams.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources.
Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
"Questionable sources" include but are not limited to spontaneously appearing web pages or popups, download hosting sites such as C net dot com, Softonic dot com, Soft pedia dot com, Download dot com, Mac Update dot com, or any other site whose revenue is primarily derived from junk product advertisements.
If you need to install software that isn't available from the Mac App Store, obtain it only from legitimate sources authorized by the software's developer.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iCloud, iTunes, or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Java can be disabled in System Preferences.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Beware spontaneous popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > check "Block popup windows".
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but unsolicited popups are commonly used to deceive people into installing unwanted software they would never intentionally install.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever receive a popup window indicating that your Mac is infected with some ick or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
The same goes for a spontaneously appearing dialog insisting that you upgrade your video player right this instant. Such popups are frequently associated with sites that promise to deliver "free" movies or other copyrighted content that is not normally "free".
The more insistent it is that you upgrade or install something, the more likely it is to be a scam. Close the window or tab and forget it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. Most of these attempts are pathetic and are easily recognized, but that hasn't stopped prominent public figures from recently succumbing to this age-old scam.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

HT1414 I cannot turn off McAfee security and my phone is stuck in restore--what do you suggest?

I cannot turn off McAfee security on my laptop and my phone is stuck in restore mode---what am I to do?

Why can you not turn off the antivirus software?

I have tethered my ipnoe 4 to my pc. i no longer have any other internet connection, just through the iphones 3g. do i still need to update my pc internet security, antivirus, firewall ect.? (there are no other computers/devices connected to my computer)

I have tethered my iphone 4 to my pc. Do i still have to update my pc security, antivirus, firewall ect.? the phone has not been jail broken and it is the only device or means of internet connection, connected to my pc.

iT is good practice to keep all your security software up to date, remember your phone is just a source to access the internet, the vulnerability reside in your computer not on your phone.
Only if the phone had a very good firewall blocking access to your computer, but a think thats no the case

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Have 2 Win 8 machines, running Firefox 25 and one lap top with Win 7. All three are using Mcafee Security Suite ver 12.8 with Anti Virus 16.8. The subscription runs out in February 2014. I would like to make a change and am concerned about compatibility issues using Firefox ver 25. Are there any compatibility issues with Bitdefender Windows 8 Security? Are there any compatibility issues with Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 or Pure 3.0 Total Security? If I do make a change on the Security Suites, I will be using the same version on the Win 8 and the Win 7 machines. All three will be using Firefox 25. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Firefox doesn't have any known compatibility issues with any of the major anti-virus suites, but honestly you are wasting your money if you pay for them. Uninstall them and use Window 8's built in Windows Defender. Update your Windows 8 machines to Windows 8.1, and make sure your win 7 machine is up to date, and always keep everything on your machines (Firefox, plugins, etc.) all up to date. That will keep you secure as possible.

Why does Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash player keep installing McaFee Security Scan on my system?

Whenever I install the Adobe Flash player or Adobe Reader on my system, it downloads and installs McAfee Security Scan Plus at the same time. It does not ask if I want it or not, it instead forces it on me, so I have to then unistall it. I've unistalled it 3 or 4 times in the last week. I DO NOT WANT MCAFEE PRODUCTS on my computer!
Please make this an option, give the users a choice so we don't have to keep removing the stupid thing.

Did you 'Uncheck" the relevant box pointed by the red arrow ? If not you accepted the installation with McAfee.

Why does the Flash player update push me to install McAfee Security Scan Plus?

When Flash asks me if I want to update, it takes me to an Adobe page to update it, but there is a checkbox already checked to install McAfee Security Scan Plus. I already have an anti-virus program installed. Why does the flash update page assume that I want to install this software?

Generally this occurs because there's a third-party plug-in that affects how the JavaScript on the page got executed. Ghostery, AdBlock Pro and NoScript are common candidates.
Under normal operating conditions, you should see an opt-out dialog like the one below. While cost-recovery measure are a reality for a product that is tremendously expensive to develop and distribute free of charge, the intent is absolutely to allow you to opt out.
If you want to avoid the download and installation experience for Flash altogether, switch to a browser that includes Flash Player as a built-in component, like Google Chrome or Internet Explorer on Windows 8 and higher.

Simple question re McAfee Security Scan Plus?

Hi - newbie here!
Just been asked to download latest Adobe Reader - no problem all went well as expected. However, I notice that it also installed "McAfee Security Scan Plus" automatically.
Will there be possible "contention" with my already installed Kaspersky security?
Cheers
Stuart

http://get.adobe.com/reader/ Just went back there and this time I noticed the McAfee inclusion checkbox, ALREADY CHECKED, and just as good as HIDDEN far enough away to the top right of the download button to be out of range of the fovea. I think it is fair to assume that Adobe has some expertise at user interface design, in which case such positioning indicates Adobe's INTENTION for the user to miss this detail.

I want Firefox to restore my McAfee security deleted by Firefox 5

I accepted Firefox 5 last night, but after it was almost installed the screen said McAfee securit 3.3.1 was incompatible. I tried to click off the installation, but it installed anyway, so now I have NO SECURITY. If Firefox cannot get me update, or orient me on how to do it, I want my previous version of Firefox restored. I don't want to use the Internet without my security server. I have been waiting for about 12 hours now. Please resolve ASAP. Thank you if there is anybody who can do something instead of just chatting and chatting (or not saying anything).

Okay, first of all you should relax a bit. Just because your McAfee security plugin is disabled because it's not made for firefox 5 doesn't mean that your computer is in danger. This is just a browser plugin we're talking about here.
Next thing you should probably contact McAfee support if they have an update available that works with firefox 5.
If you want further help here you should try to explain your problem a bit more detailed, like what exactly this plugin is, what it does and where you got it from.
Best regards

I can't connect to iTunes. I think it might be and issue with McAfee Security Center. Has anyone had this problem? If so, how did you fix it?

I can't connect to iTunes. I think it might be an issue with McAfee Security Center - not sure. I am getting an error code of -42408. (Don't know what that means...) Has anyone had this problem? If so, how did you fix it?

Having the same issue after downloading the lastest version of itunes. Apple is going to lose me as a customer, if this keeps up with their software updates. They never seem to work.
Really, they should want me to be able to access their store. That's money out of their pocket.
Honestly, I don't know why Apple doesn't have a techie monitering their support threads trying to help fix issues.
I don't have McAffee, so that wouldn't be my issue. I guess, I'll keep checking back to see if anyone has figured anything out.
I can't seem to sync my ipad, now either. Ebay is sounding really good.

I have Safari 7.02 installed. Recently, it started to drop all preferences each time I launch the app. Nothing has been added except McAfee Security.

recently installed McAfee Security for Mac. Free download from AT&T. Since then, Safari has been dropping all preferences each time I launch the app. Is it the new install or something else?

Step 1
Uninstall the McAfee product by following the instructions on whichever of the pages linked below is applicable:
How to install or uninstall McAfee Internet Security for Mac
How to manually remove VirusScan for Mac 8.6.x using a removal script
How to uninstall and reinstall McAfee Agent 4.x on Macintosh computers
Note that if you have already tried to uninstall the software, you may have to reinstall it in order to finish the job. If you have a different version of the product, the procedure may be different.
Back up all data before making any changes.
Step 2
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.plist
Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
Services ▹ Show Info in Finder (or just Show Info)
from the contextual menu.* An Info dialog should open.
Does the dialog show "You can read and write" in the Sharing & Permissions section?
In the General section, is the box labeled Locked checked?
What is the Modified date?
If you don't have read and write access to the item, change the settings as directed here. Note, however, that if one file has wrong access settings, most likely others do as well. If the item is locked, unlock it.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. Open a TextEdit window and paste into it (command-V). Select the line you just pasted and continue as above.

Adobe Flash player now demands installation of McAfee Security Scan, is there an alternative to Adobe Flash player?

I do not want ant McAfee products installed on my system but now it seems that Adobe Flash player goes hand in hand with McAfee Security Scan, you can't have one without the other. What on earth are Adobe up to and are there any other options? Thank you.

You can download without mcaffe, jus uncheck the '''Optional offer'''
<img src="https://support.cdn.mozilla.net/media/uploads/images/2015-02-06-04-47-10-27d4b6.png" width="500px">

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