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mcafee has expired after one years use

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Hi, my mcafee anti virus has expired, I received this free with the pc 1 year ago. will I be ok to run windows defender now or can you recommend a free av please and shall I remove mcafee using the correct removal tool, thanks in advance

Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 10 Home, 64 bit
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4460T CPU @ 1.90GHz, Intel64 Family 6 Model 60 Stepping 3
Processor Count: 4
RAM: 8108 Mb
Graphics Card: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600, 1024 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 926979 MB, Free - 809241 MB;
Motherboard: LENOVO, HASWELLREFRESHDT
Antivirus: Windows Defender, Disabled
 
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Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) Windows 10 - windows defender I used to use this program , as it was receiving some very good reviews. But recently it would appear to be dropping down the rankings, and continues to receive low reviews.

I have now started to use Avast and Avira on any computers that I work on. Avira gets a lot of good reviews at the moment, as does bitdefender free

http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/pc-security/mse.aspx

Avast
i used to use and recommend to clients -but the subscription each year meant a few clients did not update and some ended up with malware/virus - so i stopped recommending - although I have since discovered the subscription renewal is now much easier.
I have now added to a few machines to see how the renewal process works, and if its still as confusing. Although you are required to re-register, its a little easier
On installation, you do need to make sure you choose only to put the free version and not the full demo version, which is a 20 day trial and will pop up with a reminder after 14days. The link is easily missed.
If you do get the popup - you can choose to install the "standard" version which is free
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

AntiVir
http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus
This product has had some really good reviews recently, and continues to get good reviews and so I have started to use this program and so far have been very impressed with it.
Make sure you read each page and choose to use the free version and not accept the trial/demo version

EST Nod 32 also gets a lot of very good reviews although it is not free
ESET NOD32
http://www.eset.com/home/

I also like to put these two malware programs onto any PC I work on, I use the FREE versions, they are often recommended here and can be run with any of the above antivirus programs.

Malwarebytes I personally use and install in the computers that I work on.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/

superantispyware I personally use and install in the computers that I work on.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html
 
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