New Laptop: Win 11 Home...Local user NOT a signed in Microsoft account

[DoctorZaius]

Long-time Malwarebytes user here.

I have a new Win 11 home laptop (I still have my Vista desktop, but at least new laptop says there's hope for me 😉.)

BUT, as title says I plan on using laptop as a LOCAL account as opposed to MS's wish for me to always run as a signed in Microsoft account user (Why?  I'm old school and sense spying or other MS shenanigans).

QUESTION: Will my local account use cause Malwarebytes any problems? Apologies if this question is idiotic.

PS: I first plan on uninstalling my trial period of McAfee LiveSafe first, before I would do a Malwarebytes install.

Thanks for any help! I'd really appreciate it!

[AdvancedSetup]

You will not have any issues. I do not use or advocate for the Microsoft Cloud account either. Malwarebytes will work without issue using local accounts.

 

As for McAfee I'd suggest you do more research. If you're going to pay for Malwarebytes Premium it will run better and protect better using the builtin Windows Defender alongside Malwarebytes Premium

Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns @DoctorZaius

Cheers

 

[DoctorZaius]

Thank you Advanced Setup. That's good news.

OK, the plan is to:

1) Uninstall the trial version of McAfee.

2) install Malwarebytes Premium.

3) Live happily ever-after allowing Malwarebytes & Windows Defender to do their thing together.

[AdvancedSetup]

You're quite welcome @DoctorZaius if you do need anything else please let us know.

 

1. Recommend using a Password Manager for all websites, etc. that require a password. Never use the same password on more than one site.
   https://www.howtogeek.com/240255/password-managers-compared-lastpass-vs-keepass-vs-dashlane-vs-1password/
2. Keep all software up to date - PatchMyPC - https://patchmypc.com/home-updater#download
3. Keep your Operating System up to date and current at all times - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-faq-8a903416-6f45-0718-f5c7-375e92dddeb2
4. Further tips to help protect your computer data and improve your privacy: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/258363-tips-to-help-protect-from-infection/ 
5. Please consider installing the following Content Blockers for your Web browsers if you haven't done so already. This will help improve overall security

Malwarebytes Browser Guard

•   Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/malwarebytes-browser-guar/ihcjicgdanjaechkgeegckofjjedodee
•   Microsoft Edge: https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413298736787-Install-Malwarebytes-Browser-Guard-on-Microsoft-Edge-browser
•   Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/malwarebytes/

uBlock Origin

• Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm 
• Microsoft Edge: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak 
• Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin

 

Further reading if you like to keep up on the malware threat scene: Malwarebytes Blog  https://blog.malwarebytes.com/

Hopefully, we've been able to assist you with correcting your system issues.

Thank you for using Malwarebytes