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| McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 - 3 User | 
 enlarge | From: McAfee
Category: Software
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $12.85
You Save: $57.14 (82%)
New (43) Used (10) from $9.39
Avg. Customer Rating:  69 reviews
Sales Rank: 23
Format: Cd
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: MIS08EMB3RUA
Model: MIS08EMB3RUA
UPC: 731944567990
EAN: 0731944567990
ASIN: B000TMHZX4
Release Date: August 27, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Protection for up to 3 PCs! Brand new in sealed retail box. UPC code carefully removed. Fast shipping.
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| Features:
| • | 8-in-1 PC and Internet protection for a worry-free online experience | | • | Online security from identity thieves, spammers, and predators | | • | Protection from viruses, hackers, and spyware; keeps PC healthy | | • | Backs up and restores photos, music, and important files | | • | Warns about sites that send spam, install adware, or attempt scams |
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Product Description
You spend lots of time on your PC. You enjoy cruising and using the Internet. Covert predators hide behind sites you visit ready to maliciously attack your information and your PC itself. McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 is a 1-Year insurance policy that really works as a shield. You get routine updates to stay ahead of new antagonists. Continue to enjoy your PC and be safe. Backs Up & Restores Files. Automated backup and one click restore so you dont lose photos, music and important files. Secures your Identity. Protects your online identity so you can shop, bank, e-mail, and instant message worry free. Prevents Spam & E-mail Scams. Prevents spam and phishing scams so you can e-mail with friends and family safely Protects Children Online. Filters offensive content, pictures, and Web sites so you can keep your children Scan your computer, check for updates and configure your security settings using the new McAfee SecurityCenter. This essential, easy-to-use program gives you one-click access to your computers security information Daily updates are installed automatically. When a new version of McAfee is available, you get it automatically at no charge during your subscription, ensuring that you always have up-to-date protection for 1 Year after installing to PC 24/7 virus and threat protection from McAfee AVERT Labs continuously monitors worldwide virus activities and provides immediate anti-virus protection and removal solutions Network Manager monitors PCs across your network for security weaknesses so you can easily fix security issues from one centralized network map SiteAdvisor adds safety ratings to sites and search engine results based on comprehensive spam, adware, and online scam safety tests
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| Customer Reviews: Read 64 more reviews...
 A full-spectrum security program with some issues August 20, 2008
There's no denying the effectiveness of the McAfee Security Suite. It stays on top of virus outbreaks, constantly updating the data files that are the backbone of your protection. It effectively quarantines questionable emails that might contain malware. It stops trojans and worms as soon as they enter RAM from websites that carry them. Periodic scanning of your PC for problems is easy to do, if occasionally a lengthy process that can take hours to complete. All of these security processes are fairly effective and clearcut using the McAfee Security Center interface.
The one problem that is indisputable is the degree to which the McAfee Suite has become bloated in size: with many processes constantly in memory, using up precious resources and inevitably slowing things down. I'm sometimes amazed by the number of McAfee related threads that are running. And their numbers seem to increase all the time as the suite is updated. So be aware that as effective as this security suite is, it's also something of a system hog that may bog things down depending on the power at your disposal. The times that the suite takes over your system in order to download - several times a week - can also be a real nuisance unless you have a good broadband connection. The bottom line is that the McAfee Security Suite, although a good one, would be much improved by removing some of the bloat. Unfortunately, McAfee acts as if the PC's fast evolutionary increase in system resources is a license to use them up just as quickly.
 Might Work Great For You, It Depends... August 20, 2008
This is a great product but it slowed down the computer I installed it on a bit. This software has great features: it provides protection against most internet problems, plus it can clean old/and or unnecessary files from your computer to free up more hard drive space (a major plus). It also advises you of any changes made to your computer. It can even manage a home network if you have one. The only thing that I don't like about this software is the firewall, and sometimes you have to restart your computer for the updates to take effect. It also scans a little slow. Overall I would recommend this product for its effectiveness
Building a Safer E-Footprint August 20, 2008
First and foremost, I want to make it clear that this is written about protecting my home PC from invasion and that the program is not guarding anything amazing. I am also writing this as someone that is not an expert at PC defense by any means: I am a casual user and am writing this as a layman that has logged more hours than he cares to truly remember. Also, I do not have a lot to say on this product because it is relatively new to my system. I may learn more as I go and it may mean that my mind might change as updates change and as different programs are introduced. That said, there are only a few major players on the security market these days and these products are always promising something new.
As far as products go, I've trusted McAfee for a while now. While I cannot say that the something new really impresses me all that much each time, I do have to say is that it has done well thus far, that it has caught some things that the other system did not, and that it is not a jumble of "features" that keep you from noticing the problems. The program loaded without any problems, has been receiving updates without any difficulty, and has all the features you need in an easy-to-use model. While this does not mean that I trust it (or any other program) completely, it does mean that I feel safer setting behind it and letting it sort out all the problems that come with walking the e-jungle.
If you have a program that has treated you good in the past, staying with it is always a great option. If that program is buggy and somewhat problematic, however, perhaps it is time to try out something that spends less time trying to market itself and more time trying to find niches where nasty little programs reside.
For now I am going to say that I like it, giving it a four-star appointment only because I have yet to see any miracles that other variations did not provide. Nice program - does good for my home PC.
Solid protection but might slow down low-end machines. August 20, 2008
McAfee Internet Security is a solid all-around defense suite for your PC. While it works well with freshly-reformatted, it will give low-end, established machines some trouble. I tested it on an established, low-end, 1.8 GHz, 512 RAM Windows XP Home Edition system. As I ran the setup, it immediately informed me that my anti-virus and my spyware must be removed before continuing. Slightly peeved, I felt like I just invited a foreign-exchange student to stay with me, who started re-arranging my furniture. Nevertheless, I removed the prompted programs and the rest of the installation went smoothly. While it protected my system, it did fairly slowed it down a notch, especially during startup.
The Good:
*Good Value: This package includes a 3-PC User license.
*All-In-One: Because it has anti-virus, spyware and even cleans your PC of clutter, there is no need to install a bunch of different programs; just let McAfee do all the work. Just install it and you are protected online. It even has a back-up feature.
*User-Friendly Interface: A control panel that is friendly to novice and experts alike.
The Bad:
*Slow PCs Beware: While it works well with fast and powerful PCs, it will slow down older machines.
*Middle-of-the Road: While it has most features that most suites have these days, McAfee doesn't seem to have many innovative features that other programs have to offer, such as form filler or extensive online storage for files. One innovate feature it does have is the Site Advisor, but most advanced users will find it rather comical that useful. Every website you visit, you can click a Site Advisor button which will lead you to a McAfee site which will tell you whether or not the website is safe or not. Underneath is an actual space for McAfee users to leave comments about the website. It should be taken with a grain of salt as there are actually people who will type "YAHOO IS VIRUS! BEWARE!!!"
The Bottom Line: McAfee offers a simple, yet solid protection for your PC. While a good value, slow machine users take caution.
 The enforced auto-renewal program is a big negative August 18, 2008
It is very difficult for the typical user to provide a truly insightful review of a product like this. Why? Because most of us are already protected from most internet threats by our Internet Service Provider. For example, the router supplied by my DSL provider has a firewall. My domain host screens for viruses and other malware. And, of course, I don't open attachments from strangers or even many of the people I know.
Additionally, there are many free utilities that perform many of the same tasks with less burden on the computer and less intrusively.
So I simply can't realistically evaluate this package in terms of how well it performs its basic functions.
Those services who do test programs such as this for their actual effectiveness put McAfee Internet Security Internet Suite in the middle of the pack. I'll have to take their word for it.
Installation is no more difficult than it should be on a computer running Windows XP. I have not tested it on Windows Vista.
In terms of operation, McAfee puts a burden on the CPU, much the same way the Norton competitor does. McAfee is very intrusive with popups and warnings and, frankly, is irritating.
The very worst feature, in my opinion, is the enforced automatic renewal plan. You are compelled to provide a credit card number in the installation process to sign up for this dubious benefit. Yes, you can cancel, but not through McAfee's web site. No, you have to use Chat, Email or Telephone which require 8, 7 and 5 steps respectively. None of these methods provide instant cancellation.
If it were not for this "benefit", I might have given the product three stars. Because of it, I was tempted to give it one star. I find it offensive that a software publisher demands I obligate myself to a financial committment before I have even used the product - and makes me jump through hoops to cancel this forced purchase. McAfee also offers a 30 day refund policy on the entire product.
Overall, ignoring the forced renewal subscription agreement, the product is about average. A bit more streamlined than Norton, it is also more intrusive. It costs a bit less for three computer coverage than Norton. On the whole, computer users are well advised to research and consider both free and other commercial offerings before choosing this product. And if you do purchase this product, be very wary of their forced automatic renewal.
Jerry
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