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Do I need McAfee Security Scan Plus if I already have Windows Defender Security Center to protect my pc ?

Anonymous
2018-03-22T15:30:18+00:00

I have Windows Defender Security Center that contains McAfee Virus Scan and Firewall on my pc. I also have McAfee Security Scan Plus which came packaged with my pc when I bought it.  I was told by someone who was fixing my computer that I do not need to have McAfee Scan Plus in addition to Windows Defender. The McAfee software is due for renewal, and I am thinking of not renewing if I already have necessary virus protection through Windows Security Defender. Do I still need the McAfee Security Windows Defender?

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-03-22T15:34:43+00:00

    Windows Defender is a full security program. You do not have to pay for protection. You will want to remove McAfee ciompletely when the time comes.

    How to uninstall or reinstall supported McAfee products using the McAfee Consumer Products Removal tool

    http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS101331

    Some reading.

    Choosing an Anti-Virus Program

    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/407147/answers-to-common-security-questions-best-practices/?p=2316629

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-03-22T16:14:43+00:00

    You're very welcome.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-03-22T16:07:24+00:00

    Windows Defender is a full security program. You do not have to pay for protection. You will want to remove McAfee ciompletely when the time comes.

    How to uninstall or reinstall supported McAfee products using the McAfee Consumer Products Removal tool

    http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS101331

    Some reading.

    Choosing an Anti-Virus Program

    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/407147/answers-to-common-security-questions-best-practices/?p=2316629

    Thanks for your quick response. You have answered my question.  The links you included will be very helpful.

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