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Imserba Webstore - McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008 [OLD VERSION]
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List Price: $39.99
Our Price: $8.75
Your Save: $ 31.24 ( 78% )
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: McAfee
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Average Customer Rating:   
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: McAfee
Color: 1-user
EAN: 0731944568324
Feature: 3-in-1 PC protection from viruses, hackers, and spyware
Format: CD-ROM
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: McAfee
Manufacturer: McAfee
Model: VSF08EMB1RUA
Platform: Windows XP
Publisher: McAfee
Release Date: 2007-08-27
Studio: McAfee
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Features
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3-in-1 PC protection from viruses, hackers, and spyware
Integrated anti-virus, firewall, and anti-spyware technologies
Essential protection for surfing the Web and downloading files safely
Simplifies security with the new and improved McAfee SecurityCenter
Blocks and removes threats automatically; shields PC around the clock
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Editorial Reviews:
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Item #: 36086H. With the wide variety of viruses, hackers and blended threats lurking on the Internet today, you need more than a simple anti-virus program to keep your PC and files secure. McAfee VirusScan Plus AntiVirus, Firewall and AntiSpyware provide the essential protection you need to surf the Web and download files safely.With McAfee VirusScan Plus powerful integrated technologies work together to combat and defeat even the most sophisticated multi-pronged attacks. McAfee's trusted PC protection blocks and removes threats automatically, and identifies spyware and adware before they can run on your PC. Plus, to keep things extra simple, the McAfee SecurityCenter gives you at-a-glance control over all your McAfee applications. Get the confidence you need to surf the Web, knowing McAfee is always on, always updating and always protecting you. Product Description
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008 - complete package
Category: Security applications
Subcategory: Security - desktop antivirus, security - desktop firewall
License Type: Complete package
License Qty: 1 user
License Pricing: Standard
Language(s): English
Platform: Windows
Distribution Media: CD-ROM ( mini-box )
Package Type: Retail
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Repeated: "Your Computer is not fully protected" pop-up
Comment: Since this problem seems to occur everywhere, I assume that McAfee has given up on fixing their product. Do a Google search on McAfee "Your computer is not fully protected" and count how many users are complaining and how many have said that they contacted McAfee without any help what-so-ever.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bloated garbage, just like Norton...
Comment: My Samsung NC10 netbook came with this POS, and as soon as I removed it (which was a pain, you have to use both the Windows removal tool as well as go to Google, search for and download a specialized McAfee Removal program to get all the last remnants) the whole system ran a good 30-50% faster. That mirrors my experience with all McAfee and Norton products on my other computers and different computers I've used for work: bloat, bloat, bloat! And constant nagging to pay for upgrades, install endless updates that only slow down your machine even more, etc.
I just can't understand why people would pay to be abused this way. Especially when there's plenty of excellent freeware that does the same things much better and is much less of a system hog, like Avira antivirus.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Does What It's Supposed To
Comment: I've never really been impressed by Virus Scanning software, and I guess I can say that still holds true.
Three user McAfee is easy to use but it's more for moms and grandparents and aunts and the like who may not be as net savvy to understand what not to trust before coming across it on your computer.
Integrates well with Windows XP. Recommended if you want to be cautious.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Disliked it
Comment: The installation process is not straightforward because it doesn't allow you to pick and choose which components you want to install because it comes with multiple features besides virus scan. There is no direct UNinstall from Windows Vista. The only way to uninstall the program is to download a custom uninstall program from the McAfee website. Unlike Norton, the virus scan kicks off even when you are actively using your computer. The interface was cumbersome because of the multiple products bundled together. Although McAfee antivirus may be good, I would not recommend VirusScan Plus with SiteAdvisor for those who use their computer all the time.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Just what you want in a virus program
Comment: Virus protection is a necessary evil in today's computers. So is spyware protection and firewall. This handles all of them. They can be "evil" because you have to make sure they don't interfere your other software or slow you computer to a crawl.
If you managed to wade through the lengthy product description, you saw that it protects "Six ways".
Protects against:
Viruses
Spyware
Hackers
Bad internet sites
and it offers a "clutter" cleaner for your computer
as well the subscription service.
(In the past, I've paid for a registry cleaner alone for $30/year. )
With MS Vista, there seems to be less spyware,virus or firewall (security) worries, but nothing's guaranteed. This program comes with regular updates and gives you peace of mind.
It installed easily on our laptop using MS Vista. It works well. So far so good. We've been using it for weeks. It does scan everything you can think of to keep viruses out which means some slightly slower times, but alas, what else can we do? Go bare?
The best virus protection is not downloading anything suspicious, but if you have children or aren't always sure of your downloads (who is ALWAYS sure?) then you'll want a virus program with updates. And spyware slows down your computer so much--especially if you have Windows versions prior to MS Vista--so you really really want to get rid of it.
It can't protect us from losing data other ways (like hard drive crashes or lighting strikes), but it's a sound investment. No matter what you do, back up your important data to a portable HD or preferably, CD.
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