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 enlarge | From: McAfee
Category: Software
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $9.95
You Save: $70.04 (88%)
New (22) Used (3) from $4.49
Avg. Customer Rating:  89 reviews
Sales Rank: 474
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0.1 x 0.1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: MTP08EMB3RUA
Model: MTP08EMB3RUA
UPC: 731944568133
EAN: 0731944568133
ASIN: B000TME1K4
Release Date: August 27, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Perfect June 28, 2008
I have used this product on another computer and it has been working perfectly. Easy to use. However if your computer has other anti-virus protection you'll have to remove them for it to work effectively.
 Easy to install for a novice June 26, 2008
I'm just a novice user - mostly shopping, surfing, and research, and I found McAfee Total Protection to be relatively quick and easy to install onto my laptop. It is annoying to have to sign up for auto renewal - seems like every program on my laptop is that way, but overall I am pretty impressed with the package and shared it with my mom. Norton came standard on my computer, but I actually prefer McAfee and would recommend it friends.
 It Didn't Work For Me June 23, 2008
Even though I've given this software a low rating, I suspect that the problem may be as much due to something in my computer that is interfering with McAfee's software as with the software itself. I'm running a five-year old IBM computer with an AMD Athalon chip, Windows XP home edition and a DSL connection that I only use for e-mail and web surfing.
This is not the first time I've had trouble with the McAfee Security Suite on this computer. About three years ago, I installed McAfee, and it prevented me from opening a connection with my ISP, despite everything I tried. Eventually, I replaced McAfee with several other security suites, including, most recently, Norton Internet Security. My aging computer ran well with all of these programs.
One of the most important aspects of a security suite is its ability to update itself with new threat signatures. In this area, on my computer, McAfee failed.
The installation of the security suite went easily enough, although there was a not unexpected hassle first removing Norton Internet Security. However once, installed, McAfee seemed to be working fine. However, I turned off the computer and did not return to it for two weeks. When I opened up the McAfee Security Center it indicated that part of my protection had to be fixed because the detection signature files were between 8 and 29 days old. The Security Center told me that to resolve the problem, I had to click the fix button, which I did. A message told me that the software was fixing my protection items. The message remained in place and nothing further occurred all though I left the protection center open for several hours. The next thing I tried was to click the update button on the Security Center. I was told that an animated icon would appear on the task bar while the software was being updated. It never appeared and the software was not updated.
Next I tried the McAfee Virtual Technician which claimed it would provide automatic diagnosis and problem resolution, It said it was providing updates and scanning components and then showed it was scanning various components of the software. Upon completion of the scan the software showed "Problem: DAT out of date" with a link to "update now". After clicking the fix button, the software showed it was searching for updates and then that the problem was fixed. But, lo and behold, when I went back to the Security Center the original problem of outdated files continued to exist. I tried to resolve the problem several times, including rebooting the computer. Eventually, I gave up trying to repair the software, and reinstalled the Norton software.
I am certain this problem is not a general problem, or McAfee would be out of business. But for my aged computer, McAfee didn't work. You can take that for what it's worth.
Great when Nothing Happens June 20, 2008
A product like this is difficult to rate, because when it works effectively, nothing happens. At least in terms of viruses, hacking, spyware, and such. However, since Total Protection has been installed, we have noticed a remarkable drop in spam emails, and the filters work exactly as desired.
In terms of PC performance, Total Protection has resulted in improvement. Probably with the elimination of clutter that builds up after a time.
With installation on multiple computers in the home, it has helped us to integrate printer and WiFi functions.
So far, it seems to be an excellent product.
 Average June 20, 2008
While this software may once have been a contencer no longer so. I greatly prefer MS One Care. In addition I dislike the need to subscribe to automatic renewal right form the installation
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