Virus Checker

[bluebird34]

I have an asus computer and have recently downloaded windows 10. I am getting the message that my trial of mcafee has now expired and I need to buy a new subscription. I have an unused mcafee disc dated 2011 can I download this instead of buying it again.

[ivor4781]

no you cant without a subscription .ive got comodo security suite (free) on my win 10.uninstall mc fee first

[bluebird34]

oh dear am a bit of a novice where this is concerned I know how to uninstall programmes but how do I get windows defender or comodo security pl

[Old_Geezer]

You need the subscription to get the updates. Even if you can install the old one it'll probably not know most viruses prominent today.

[ivor4781]

https://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/free-internet-security.php

[bluebird34]

thank you for the link will uninstall mcafee first

[bluebird34]

I see I have windows defender already - so is this all i need please

[pinkyboyid]

Windows Defender comes bundled with Windows 10 which provides anti-virus protection and that should ok as a Mcafee replacement.

For info,
uninstall Mcafee via:-
- Right-Click (as opposed to the usual Left-click!) on 'Windows Start' button
- Select 'Control Panel'
- Select 'Uninstall a program'
- Locate and select Mcafee from the list of Applications displayed and select Uninstall. (you may need to reboot your system when complete)

Next, to check / ensure Windows Defender is running:-

- Left-click on 'Windows start' button and select 'Settings'
- Select the menu item 'Update & security'
- Select 'Windows Defender'
- Under the item 'Real-time protection' you should see a small Blue button with a White dot and it will either have the status showing as 'On' of 'Off'. If you see showing as 'On' then Windows Defender is already activated. If it is showing as 'Off' then click the blue button and it should change the status to on.

Windows Defender will automatically update itself on a regular basis.

[Old_Geezer]

Windows Defender is all you need. The general opinion seems to be it is a decent basic AV, but a lot recommend that other "rival" products are an improvement.

[ivor4781]

defender is ok to a point if you just using comp to surf but comodo is better if ya load comodo defender will close itself

[ivor4781]

if you do load comodo shut down windows firewall,that used to do that on its own but with win 10 it has to be manually closed down at least on my laptop it does

[bluebird34]

Thank you pinkboyid and all of you. I uninstalled macafee and as soon as it started i was prompted to turn on windows defender and shall stick with that for the moment. Thanks all for your help