Windows 10 + McAfee

Hi, I just finish upgrading my pc to windows 10.

It originally had windows 8.1 and  came with free McAfee anti-virus software.  Does McAfee need to be uninstalled?

Hi,

Frankly I don't know if McAfee is Windows 10 compatible or not. Or if it is then is

the version you have compatible.

Windows 8/8/1/10 have a version of Windows Defender which is a full antivirus
which I prefer to use. Despite all the hype out there Windows Defender and
the Windows Firewall are true superstars and extremely compatible.

I would uninstall McAfee and then run its removal tool to prevent leaving
trouble causing remnants.

McAfee Removal Tool
http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

List of anti-malware program cleanup/uninstall tools
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/mse-protect_start/list-of-anti-malware-product-removal-tools/2bcb53f7-7ab4-4ef9-ab3a-6aebfa322f75

Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software
http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=SOLN146 


Hope this helps.
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Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT 2009 - 2020

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Ok, thanks.

As soon as McAfee started uninstalling a notice popped up asking if I wanted to enable windows defender.

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HI,

I recommend using Windows Defender and I use it.

Windows Defender is cloud based so is both extremely effective and compatible.

Hope this helps.
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Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT 2009 - 2020

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Hi, I just finish upgrading my pc to windows 10.

It originally had windows 8.1 and  came with free McAfee anti-virus software.  Does McAfee need to be uninstalled?

Winsows 10 is telling me that McAfee has got to be uninstalled because it is not compatible?

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Its not. Remove it.  It is rubbish anyway
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