I have tried several Antivirus packages from freebies to norton and to date McAfee has proved to be quite effective.
Price:
I paid £29.99 for my version 8 on the high street following a severe infection onmy laptop last year. This appears to be a par price for Antivirus software these ... Read review
Advantages: Effective Disadvantages: I wish i didn't need one
...to norton and to date McAfee has proved to be quite effective.
Price:
I paid £29.99 for my version 8 on the high street following a severe infection onmy laptop last year. This appears to be a par price for Antivirus software these days be it Norton, Panda or McAfee.
I guess that £29.99 to £39.99 is to be expected my biggest problem is the need to renew on a yearly basis. I assumed that the Auto updates ... ...Protection:
McAfee VirusScan automatically updates itself with the latest virus definitions on a regular basis you will see this via a tray icon. It runs silently in the background without interrupting, however, this can slow up your pc depending on your spec.
Automatic Cleaning
McAfee Automatically attempts and usually successfully manages to clean infections when malicious threats are detected from viruses, ... more
I have tried several Antivirus packages from freebies to norton and to date McAfee has proved to be quite effective.
Price:
I paid £29.99 for my version 8 on the high street following a severe infection onmy laptop last year. This appears to be a par price for Antivirus software these days be it Norton, Panda or McAfee.
I guess that £29.99 to £39.99 is to be expected my biggest problem is the need to renew on a yearly basis. I assumed that the Auto updates would keep me protected, apparently not!
Features:
AOP or Always-on Protection:
McAfee VirusScan automatically updates itself with the latest virus definitions on a regular basis you will see this via a tray icon. It runs silently in the background without interrupting, however, this can slow up your pc depending on your spec.
Automatic Cleaning
McAfee Automatically attempts and usually successfully manages to clean infections when malicious threats are detected from viruses, worms, Trojans. This can interfere with some active X functions though most are okay.
Instant Message Scanning
For those of you that use Messenger programs such as Yahoo or MSN. McAfee can be used to scan any files received automatically.
Email Scanning
Email and email attachments for most popular email clients, including Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, and others including MSN. It will advise whether files are safe to open or if a virus is detected it is destroyed.
Spyware Detection and Removal
McAfee claims that their product protects from spyware such as key-loggers, Web dialers, pop-ups and adware that can obtain personal data or slow your connection speed. However I have found that spyware is the most noticeable weakness with McAfee as i have ran Spybot S&D and the new microsoft anti spyware beta after scans and several items afterwards.
Service:
I can honestly say that I have not had to contact McAfee via phone or web since installing their product.
Frequent email updates regarding security alerts are made and give good tips of what to avoid.
Ease of Use:
Very easy insert and autoplay will set up for you all you need to decide is how often you would like an auto scan or if you would prefer to do it manually when you see fit.
Verdict:
I think that McAfee have a good Viruscan product here and i have not suffered many problems with it. However, the fact that i have had viruses does not say alot for my McAfee Firewall plus.
Advantages: Too many to list in this small box!! Disadvantages: Expensive Technical Support
...window showing all of your mcafee products you've bought and then status of all of them. After I installed Zone Alarm my securty level was 8.0. Feeling more secure, I went into McAfee Virus scan from inside the security center (this is a new feature which i quite like) and there are options to scan for viruses, make a rescue disk and so on. Very easy to use!! And it came with an manual! (I though they were things of the past!)
It detects viruses ... ...It scans quickly (much quicker that Norton Antivirus) and has an intuitive interface.
Their technical support is very expensive, so hopefully you'll never have to use it. I know haven't.
I've tried several anti-virus programs, from Norton to AVG (when I was a bit skint) and I have to say this one is the best! Rock on McAfee!!! ...
thetoaster3 29.05.2005
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System requirements
OS Required
Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows XP
Peripheral / Interface Devices
CD-ROM
System Requirements Details
Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP - Pentium - 133 MHz - RAM 16 MB - HD 8 MB
Manufacturer's product description
A growing number of home consumers use a broadband connection, but half of them don't have updated antivirus software and most have no firewall protection. There are nearly 60, 000 known computer viruses infecting cyberspace today. And that number is growing daily. But what's more frightening is their reach. In a matter of only a few hours, a single virus can spread to millions of PCs around the world, causing billions of dollars in damage. And with an open connection in place, your PC is just like leaving your car unlocked with the keys in the ignition. Protect your PC and safeguard your valuable data with McAfee VirusScan Home Edition and the added security of McAfee Firewall protection.McAfee VirusScan Home Edition technology stops viruses at all entry points to your PC - including e-mail, Internet downloads, shared disks, CD-ROMs, and synchronization with your PDA. McAfee VirusScan constantly watches the activity and behavior of programs running on your PC, and alerts you when it detects suspicious activity. By controlling communication to and from your PC (allowing only the activity you authorize) the added firewall protection ensures your computer is safe. Whether you have a dial-up or broadband connection, the firewall puts up a barrier to protect you and your PC - even when you're away from your computer. McAfee VirusScan Home Edition software includes advanced detection technology that consistently finds new viruses. It also provides instant updating via the Internet to ensure that your computer is always protected from the latest virus threats. As a McAfee customer, you benefit from the experience of the McAfee Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team (AVERT), an international research team that is dedicated to uncovering the latest computer-virus threats and ensuring that your PC remains virus-free.McAfee anti-virus software is on more corporate desktops than any other anti-virus software in the world. Businesses recognize McAfee as a trusted leader in PC protection, safeguarding millions of PCs worldwide.
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