I’ve been running Avast Free AV on my Win 7 (and prior) computers. Just got a Win 11 laptop and it has McAfee bundled in. Being retired, I don’t need or want another monthly bill. The last time I researched AV programs, Avast was the best free one out there, but that was many years ago. And back then, McAfee didn’t have too good a reputation anyways.
I’ve heard all you need is Windows Defender, but I think I should have a little more protection.
My bundled McAfee trial is over in a few days and I’d like to uninstall it and install Avast since it’s worked fine for 12+ years.
Thoughts? Ideas? Recommendations?
Thanks
I’ve heard all you need is Windows Defender, but I think I should have a little more protection.
My bundled McAfee trial is over in a few days and I’d like to uninstall it and install Avast since it’s worked fine for 12+ years.
Thoughts? Ideas? Recommendations?
Thanks
- Windows Build/Version
- 21H2 Build 22000.376
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Win 11 Home, Win 7 Pro, Win 7 Home Premium
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo, ideaPad Pro 5 14"
- CPU
- Ryzen 5-5600U 6 cores 12 threads (per Win 11)
- Motherboard
- ?
- Memory
- 16 GB @ 3200 MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- CPU
- Sound Card
- onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 14" laptop
- Screen Resolution
- 2240x1440
- Hard Drives
- 500 (477 formatted) GB SSD
- Mouse
- logitech laptop M720
- Internet Speed
- 100Mbps down, 6 up
- Browser
- FireFox