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Complete list of every reason to keep Mcaffee. (programming.dev)

submitted 1 week ago by irelephant@programming.dev to c/software_gore@programming.dev

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An uninstall window for McAfee WebAdvisor (usually installed as bloat on new computers), it says "Maybe you should keep us around... Here's why: ". The reasons list is empty.

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[–] RVGamer06@sh.itjust.works 19 points 1 week ago

I don't see any errors

[–] Elgenzay@lemmy.ml 16 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Obligatory how to uninstall McAfee. Reupload; I think the original was taken down

[–] EpeeGnome@lemm.ee 14 points 1 week ago

An impressively complete and comprehensive list. I don't think they missed a single reason. Bravo.

[–] Nelots@lemm.ee 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

A bit unrelated, but I've always disliked buttons that say "no thanks..." or "yes please...", like fuck you McAfee, I'm not thanking you for begging me not to uninstall you.

[–] irelephant@programming.dev 4 points 1 week ago

Its no thanks because you are making sure you are giving them no thanks.

[–] Matriks404@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

At least they are honest.