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 enlarge | From: McAfee
Category: Software
List Price: £49.99
Buy New: £9.99
You Save: £40.00 (80%)
New (12) Used (5) from £5.10
Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 11
Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 0731944568782
ASIN: B000TUSY1I
Release Date: October 8, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: 3 user. CD and Product key in Sealed CD sleave. NO RETAIL BOX
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 Quick & easy! June 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm alway's a little worried when installing anything on my computer that says it will protect it. This is usually because as with most products I've used in the past, the software decides to stop connecting to the internet and blocks other programs the computer uses.
However I was very pleased to find that the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 did not cause any of these issues. It was very easy to install, there was only a few screens that required my attention, the rest was done automatically.
The control centre is very well laid out, allowing you to easily click into the area you require. The parental control area is very easy to use and will be of benefit to most parents who have limited computer knowledge as everything is explained on screen.
I'm using Microsoft Vista and there was no software conflicts at any point so Vista users can be assured that this is fully operational on their system.
In all a very well put together program taking the fuss out of internet security and presenting an easy to use menu system for the novice user.
 Does the job but Kaspersky is better June 27, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have used Norton for many years but have switched to Kaspersky on my other PCs , however I got McAfee bundled with a new PC and as anti virus software is notoriously difficult to fully remove from a system I decided to stick with it. Most of the known security packages offer similar levels of functionality and security so for me the most important aspects are:
How much does it cost? A lot more than kaspersky.
How easy is it to use? Very poor interface and not intuitive.
What impact does it have on my PC's performance? I have a quad core machine and have been told by support engineers that it significantly effects performance.
How intrusive is it? Depends on how you configure it so no major problems.
So my general impressions is that its ok but not a patch on Kaspersky in terms of usability, cost and performance therefore I cannot recommend this product above Kaspersky, however if you get it bundled with your PC then stick with it for a while and see what you think. Having said this, it is still much better than Norton.
Any better than the freeware software? June 26, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have always been a freeware convert, but I took the chance to install this. Instantly felt clunkier and more 'bloated' than other free virus/security products.
On having a look there is a good range of products including anti-spam etc. Other useful extras in McAfee include a home network setup app and a backup program that can schedule regular backups.
However, too much of the product is on extras that you a) don't need, or b) with a bit of research you can get equally as good (if not better) for free. As for me, I will keep for a bit, but first sign of problems, off it will come!
 Good Product June 26, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been trying out this software, and like most of the anti virus programmes out there, it provides all the necessary things you would come to expect for protecting your computer.
Once installed the program runs silently in the background, and automatically protects you against virus threats and you can program it up automatically updates with latest security threats provided you are connected to the internet.
Its main key features are
Firewall
Antivirus and spy ware
Parental control
It also is very user friendly, and it is easy to navigate the different menus, and the installation process is very easy to follow. It provides your computer with real time updates via the internet, so you can keep your virus definitions up to date, and also included the option to register with McAfee for updates regarding products and new threats.
Already Proved It's Use June 26, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
McAfee Internet Security Suite offers a wide-range of security tools, in it's righteous attempt to keep you safe, and worm free on the Internet.
Several other reviewers have mentioned having difficulty in the installation of the package, unfortunately I was the same. While McAfee installed without a hiccup on my laptop with Windows XP, it took three attempts before it installed correctly on my desktop (with Windows Vista). It seemed to be the Spam-killer module which caused the problems as it froze on installation first time around then caused my computer to spontaneously reboot the second time. Also I don't like the Site-Advisor, while I can understand why some users will like it, I found it pretty useless.
But those are my only quibbles with McAfee. Now to the good. I was pleasantly surprised when I ran a full system scan, and McAfee detected several items of malware that were not detected by my previous software - AVG Internet Security Suite. While these items may have been nothing major, it still offers peace of mind knowing that your system is as secure as possible. Mcafee also offers a neat, and well laid out interface, which was easier to navigate than Norton's, or AVG's.
So, despite some problems with the installation. McAfee seems to be a very decent security suite, which gives you all around protection. For the reasons I mentioned, I would definitely recommend McAfee.
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