Mcafee Problems

USSMEG · 20th September 2007, 00:17

I was in TDS and had noticed the problem of getting here on Rebreather World, and just recieved a new Laptop. Well...

Yes the Problem is Mcafee, I just got a new laptop and for 3 days have tried to get to Rebreather World. I disabled everything in Mcafee and still no luck, I called them and they want me to PAY to speak to them on a brand new machine. Well I removed it, and now Im in. I will have a little talk with Gateway about the problems and see if they can get through to Mcafee.
Paul

**hoppyinca** · 20th September 2007, 00:45

I had the same issue... the fix was to move to a shareware antivirus... 'webroot spy sweeper'.

both McAfee and Norton have become extremely intrusive with regard to other programs and access to the Internet...

even as a wanta-be IT security professional (masters program) I couldn't take it!

hoppyinca

eanxdiver · 20th September 2007, 00:59

Had the same problem. I had emailed Stuart a while ago, and we couldn't figure it out. Mcafee help line was unable to access it either. There solution...disable their software!

I did, and now no problems.
-Bob

**UWSojourner** · 20th September 2007, 02:33

I just switched from McAfee to Panda for that very reason. So far so good.

marc Inspired · 20th September 2007, 06:47

On my first desk top I had Norton.
After a year I had to buy the license to download the updates.
I'm dutch

so if there is something for free count me in

I had a hard time to delete Norton

from my pc and the first thing I do if I have to buy a new computer is delete wathever antivirussoftware is installed and get a free one.

On my laptop clamwin is checking my mail and zonealarm bounces

the incoming enemies

**RichClark** · 20th September 2007, 06:59

Check out Comodo they have a good range of free products from AV, Firwall, Anti Malware and backups.

Cheers

Rich

***schford*** · 20th September 2007, 07:11

It is very frustating - I just have no idea why mcafee doesnt like the site?

fin · 20th September 2007, 07:34

I suppose (hope) there will be a trusted site list, hidden somewhere in that crazy piece of product that I have stopped using for ages.

teksimple · 20th September 2007, 07:34

It is not specifically the McAfee Antivirus engine, as that is what I use on one of my systems. It must be one of their add-on suite programs for home users. Would you guys mind replying with your versions of McAfee software so I can check it out?

***Beanie*** · 20th September 2007, 07:40

best not get an upgrade of mcaffe for the office then or symantic AVG works

20th September 2007, 00:17	#1 (permalink)
USSMEG USSMEG Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 271	Mcafee Problems I was in TDS and had noticed the problem of getting here on Rebreather World, and just recieved a new Laptop. Well... Yes the Problem is Mcafee, I just got a new laptop and for 3 days have tried to get to Rebreather World. I disabled everything in Mcafee and still no luck, I called them and they want me to PAY to speak to them on a brand new machine. Well I removed it, and now Im in. I will have a little talk with Gateway about the problems and see if they can get through to Mcafee. Paul
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20th September 2007, 00:45	#2 (permalink)
hoppyinca New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA USA Posts: 250	Re: Mcafee Problems I had the same issue... the fix was to move to a shareware antivirus... 'webroot spy sweeper'. both McAfee and Norton have become extremely intrusive with regard to other programs and access to the Internet... even as a wanta-be IT security professional (masters program) I couldn't take it! hoppyinca
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20th September 2007, 00:59	#3 (permalink)
eanxdiver Rather be Diving Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA, SC Posts: 104	Re: Mcafee Problems Had the same problem. I had emailed Stuart a while ago, and we couldn't figure it out. Mcafee help line was unable to access it either. There solution...disable their software! I did, and now no problems. -Bob
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20th September 2007, 02:33	#4 (permalink)
UWSojourner Pacific Northwest Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 556	Re: Mcafee Problems I just switched from McAfee to Panda for that very reason. So far so good.
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20th September 2007, 06:47	#5 (permalink)
marc Inspired New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 20	Re: Mcafee Problems On my first desk top I had Norton. After a year I had to buy the license to download the updates. I'm dutch so if there is something for free count me in I had a hard time to delete Norton from my pc and the first thing I do if I have to buy a new computer is delete wathever antivirussoftware is installed and get a free one. On my laptop clamwin is checking my mail and zonealarm bounces the incoming enemies
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20th September 2007, 06:59	#6 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 766	Re: Mcafee Problems Check out Comodo they have a good range of free products from AV, Firwall, Anti Malware and backups. Cheers Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk Last edited by RichClark : 20th September 2007 at 08:14.
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20th September 2007, 07:11	#7 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,662	Re: Mcafee Problems It is very frustating - I just have no idea why mcafee doesnt like the site? __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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20th September 2007, 07:34	#8 (permalink)
fin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thessaloniki, Hellas (Greece) Posts: 47	Re: Mcafee Problems I suppose (hope) there will be a trusted site list, hidden somewhere in that crazy piece of product that I have stopped using for ages.
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20th September 2007, 07:34	#9 (permalink)
teksimple Enlightened Alpinist Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back in Hawaii Posts: 480	Re: Mcafee Problems It is not specifically the McAfee Antivirus engine, as that is what I use on one of my systems. It must be one of their add-on suite programs for home users. Would you guys mind replying with your versions of McAfee software so I can check it out? __________________ ---- _____________ "I don't know the percentage of the Internet that's valid, do you? Jesus, it's scary." - Hunter S. Thompson
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20th September 2007, 07:40	#10 (permalink)
*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,159	Re: Mcafee Problems best not get an upgrade of mcaffe for the office then or symantic AVG works __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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