Definitely do get rid of the McAfee protection ... and any other instances. In the last 3 weeks I have come across 3 machines (new and old) totally crippled by Mcafee Internet security to the extent that they couldn't even connect to ... it is complete rubbish and should be avoided at all costs.
Dave -----Original Message----- From: ProFox [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kurt Wendt Sent: 24 August 2015 17:00 To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [NF] Laptop Dying & a Cheap Replacement ASAP... OK - since are on the topic. I know some folks have said that when they get a laptop or PC from some manufacturers - that they get Bloatware on them pre-installed. Seems that's what I got on this New/Refurb HP laptop. Actually some crappy link on the desktop having to do with Walmart. WTF!?!? A Walmart link? I thought HP was more professional than that. Seems the next thing I must do is Uninstall the Bloatware! -----Original Message----- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dave Crozier Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 11:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [NF] Laptop Dying & a Cheap Replacement ASAP... Yes, They used to be OK for downloads but now they force you to use their own download and install software which proceeds to add annoying nagware. Dave -----Original Message----- From: ProFox [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Alan Bourke Sent: 24 August 2015 16:55 To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [NF] Laptop Dying & a Cheap Replacement ASAP... > CNet/Download.com Avoid. Like bubonic plague. -- Alan Bourke alanpbourke (at) fastmail (dot) fm [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[email protected] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
