Windows 10: Remove McAfee and use Windows Defender as AntiVirus

Discus and support Remove McAfee and use Windows Defender as AntiVirus in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; How do I get rid of McAfee AV so that I can use Windows Defender? I just started up my new Asus GL703GE Laptop for first time out of the box. After... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by FreddieVenezia, Mar 2, 2020.

  1. Remove McAfee and use Windows Defender as AntiVirus


    How do I get rid of McAfee AV so that I can use Windows Defender?


    I just started up my new Asus GL703GE Laptop for first time out of the box. After all updates were installed, I am trying to get rid of McAfee so that I can use Windows Defender as my AV. After many googles, I am frustrated.


    FreddieVee

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    FreddieVenezia, Mar 2, 2020
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    Static~Charge, Mar 2, 2020
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  4. Le Boule Win User

    Remove McAfee and use Windows Defender as AntiVirus

    Windows 10, Windows Defender, McAfee Antivirus App

    If McAfee were properly installed Windows Defender should have been disabled. You may wish to confer with McAfee Support or seek advice from the McAfee Forum.



    McAfee



    McAfee Support Community



    Or see the following tutorial on how to disable Windows Defender on Win 10:https://www.windowsphoneinfo.com/threads/turn-on-or-off-windows-defender-in-windows-10.6895/

    Regards…
     
    Le Boule, Mar 2, 2020
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