How to remove pre-installed anti-virus

[jxdama]

no need to add anything else to Windows - Defender is the only protection you need.
Personally I also use an extension in my browsers called uBlock Origin, have found it to be excellent over the years.

Thanks. Does that block youtube ads?

[Bruce]

does a lot of good stuff, from blocking ads, to stopping malicious websites.
highly recommended.

[jxdama]

does a lot of good stuff, from blocking ads, to stopping malicious websites.
highly recommended.

Thanks

[Rustys]

Are you still having internet connection issues?

EDIT
MacAfee was uninstalled correct?

[jxdama]

Are you still having internet connection issues?

EDIT
MacAfee was uninstalled correct?

McAfee is gone and i am connecting fine. I suppose the thread can be closed. Can i still acess the thread after its closed? There is alot of good info here. thanks.

[Bruce]

no worries - will close the thread as solved.
you’ll still be able to view the thread, just not add any new info.

if the new info is concerning this thread, PM any staff member to have it re-opened.
or if it is a new question/issue, you can open a new thread.