Don't Buy McAfee

[Larry]

I bought McAfee anti-virus, version 10.

The only way you can update the virus signatures is to
"Log in" to the Mcafee site, and you have to provide them
with your name and email address. Also when it runs it has
to use an ActiveX component, which always wants to access the
internet, (Even if you are not updating the signatues,
just running a scan.)

I uninstalled it, cleaned out program files and the registry
but there is something still there!
wanting to access the internet, my zonealarm caught it.

It is 200612917256_mcinfo.exe

I have startup cop pro, but it doesn't list this.
I looked in services, but it is not there.

I looked for any exe on my system that has
the mcinfo as a string before the .exe,
but there is nothing.


How did this program start, and where is it and
how to I get rid of it.

Thanks,

Larry

PS. does anyone know if a good antivirus that doesn't phone home?

 

[Ian Kenefick]

I bought McAfee anti-virus, version 10.

The only way you can update the virus signatures is to
"Log in" to the Mcafee site, and you have to provide them

How did this program start, and where is it and
how to I get rid of it.

I recommend the McAfee help forums -
http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/index.php

PS. does anyone know if a good antivirus that doesn't phone home?

NOD32, Kaspersky.

Note: NOD32 antivirus has a feature which allows suspicious files and
some statistics to be submitted to them (ESET) automatically. This
feature is 'OPT-IN'. In otherwords you need to activate it yourself.
Since you don't like the idea of phoning home... I thought I would
mention this.

 

[Simple Guy]

Grisoft AVG 7.1 is very good. Avast is good enough for most users. You
may also qualify to use the free editions of these programs. Unlike
most of the other programs the free editions of these 2 programs are
fully functional not crippleware.

 

[EnBred]

I agree, the even allow you to free upgrades. Grisoft AVG 7.1 is very
good.

Grisoft AVG 7.1 is very good.

"Upon this a question arises: whether it be better to be loved than feared or feared than

loved?
but they are not secured, and in time of need cannot be relied upon; and men have less

scruple in offending one who is beloved than one who is feared, for love is preserved by the

link of obligation which, owing to the baseness of men, is broken at every opportunity for

their advantage; but fear preserves you by a dread of punishment which never fails."

 

[bassbag]

I bought McAfee anti-virus, version 10.

The only way you can update the virus signatures is to
"Log in" to the Mcafee site, and you have to provide them
with your name and email address. Also when it runs it has
to use an ActiveX component, which always wants to access the
internet, (Even if you are not updating the signatues,
just running a scan.)

The activex component is also very handy for mcafee to promote more of
its products (get $20 off etc ad/popup))via its "security centre" that it
so generously bundles with all its security products.....
http://us.mcafee.com/root/product.asp?productid=msc

(Note: As part of a special introductory offer, subscribers of VirusScan,
Personal Firewall, and Privacy Service will automatically receive the
SecurityCenter as part of the product installation mechanism.)

me

 

[Peacekeeper]

Just for your info activex updating is slated for removal in the next
version.

file and folder scann skipping will be restored as we had in vs7.

that is the rumour at least

 

[John Gawe]

NOD32, Kaspersky.

KAV phones home too

John

 

[Ian Kenefick]

KAV phones home too

Please elaborate.

 

[K2NNJ]

Don't knock McAfee because you have a problem with it. I would suggest
maybe trying to fix it. They have a FREE live chat. Mine would not update
either but after speaking with support it now updates daily. McAfee is
certainly better than Norton. It dosen't bog down your system.

 

[bassbag]

Just for your info activex updating is slated for removal in the next
version.

file and folder scann skipping will be restored as we had in vs7.

that is the rumour at least

Thats good news ,I hope that goes for the ad...whoops security centre
too.Id like to try mcafee products but at present dont like the baggage
thats bundled with them.
me

 

[Noel Paton]

Don't knock McAfee because you have a problem with it. I would suggest
maybe trying to fix it. They have a FREE live chat. Mine would not
update either but after speaking with support it now updates daily.
McAfee is certainly better than Norton. It dosen't bog down your system.

ANYthing is better than Norton!

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read on how to post messages to NG's

 

[James E. Morrow]

"Upon this a question arises: whether it be better to be loved than feared or feared than

loved?
but they are not secured, and in time of need cannot be relied upon; and men have less

scruple in offending one who is beloved than one who is feared, for love is preserved by the

link of obligation which, owing to the baseness of men, is broken at every opportunity for

their advantage; but fear preserves you by a dread of punishment which never fails."

Machiavelli, The Prince.

http://www.constitution.org/mac/prince17.htm

I am pleased to know that I am among the literate people.

 

[* * Chas]

Machiavelli, The Prince.

http://www.constitution.org/mac/prince17.htm

I am pleased to know that I am among the literate people.

"It's unwise to pay too much, but it's unwise to pay too little.
When you pay too much you lose a little money, that is all.
When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything,
because the thing you bought was incapable of doing the thing you bought
it to do.
The common law of business prohibits paying a little and getting a lot -
it can't be done.
If you deal with the lowest bidder, it's well to add something for the
risk you run.
And if you do that, you will have enough to pay for something better."

Chas.