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Bloat ware7/2/2023 ![]() Unless you have an active subscription to the security suite that's been preinstalled on your laptop, you should make uninstalling it a top priority. On several occasions, security software has interfered with the installation of our benchmarking software and games on Steam without any warning or explanation, leaving us to troubleshoot problems while simultaneously scratching our heads. It can also cause problems with software, too. Some software will create popups every time you insert a new USB storage device (until you turn the warnings off) and, in particularly extreme cases, you'll get a notification whenever it detects a new device connects to your network. You might appreciate the added security but, it can be extremely overbearing right from the off. You'll typically get a free trial of security software that activates when you first switch on your machine. Aside from the poor protection, they might actually offer, security software is also some of the most annoying. The warning in that statement is that manufacturers care more about how much money they can make then they do providing you with the best protection.Īs such, it’s fair to see that the majority of free security software trials are not worth the bother. Security software is one of the biggest culprits of bloatware, as laptop manufacturers can make good money if you convert the trial version of the software into a paid-for subscription. ![]() ![]() READ NEXT: How to remove Superfish How to remove bloatware and speed up your laptop or PC Security software ![]() Superfish injects extra advertising content into web searches
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