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08-06-2020 11:39 AM
This is normal behavior.
Software included on new computer is a Trial version of the McAfee software.
If you want to continue with McAfee Security, you will have to purchase it.
If you do not want to purchase the software, it can be uninstalled.
Instructions to remove the software are included
How to remove McAfee products from a PC running Windows
Reference McAfee Security website.
If you do uninstall McAfee, you will still have Windows Defender software - provided by Microsoft and already installed on your computer. You need only activate Windows Defender (switch on the software) to use it.
Microsoft - Windows Defender Security Software
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