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Category: Software
List Price: $69.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  95 reviews
Sales Rank: 515
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, 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: MIS08EMB3RUA
Model: MIS08EMB3RUA
UPC: 731944567990
EAN: 0731944567990
ASIN: B000TMHZX4
Release Date: August 27, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Well, At Least it Was Easy to Uninstall. August 4, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
McAfee was a nightmare to deal with. I tried for an entire weekend to love it. I talked to it, on a frequent basis, I fed it the daily updates, I even begged for it to stop with its slow crawl of a scan. But nope, it took its sweet time, its slow sweet time. The interface is rather easy and intuitive, but for some odd reason, it just had such a dreadful outcome, slowing down my PC. I don't know if that is due to the plethora of security features it offers or just because it's cruddy.
I have three PCs, but I only installed it on one. I must pat myself on the back for dodging a headache of triple proportions. And forget about reasonable tech support, you'd come off better placing a new born down in front of your PC with a graham cracker for a progress reward.
 Great low maintenance protection August 3, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I am an IT geek so I never pay for software. Until I have received McAfee Internet Security Suite I have managed quite well with freeware programs.
I have installed the McAffe software on both XP and Vista laptops. It took about 30-45 minutes on each PC. You can save some time by uninstalling your current firewall and virus protection before you install McAffe (and you are using protection, aren't you!!!). I chose customized setup, which I highly recommend.
There are multiple features to chose from:
- security center (your control panel)
- virus scan (you need that)
- personal firewall (you need that)
- privacy service (dubious)
- spam killer (dubious)
- data backup (dubious)
- easy network (dubious)
- site advisor (likely a major slowdown factor)
You probably can guess which components I have installed. The main reason for "dubious" remarks are: it's not clear what they do, they are likely to slow your PC down, many of those features are already included in other software (most mail clients and even web based mails already have spam filters, operating systems have automatic backup features, etc.). The feature that I have disliked most is the "site advisor". Imagine that every time you open an URL you will have to wait for McAffe to access its database to find out if that website is safe.
A major annoyance during installations was being asked whether I am willing to send reports to McAffe. No, I don't, as I want to keep my bandwidth to myself, no need to ask several times. That's another reason why I wouldn't recommend an automatic setup.
A word of caution: during installation you can chose to install from the CD or from the Internet (updated version). If you are not behind a router (which functions as a firewall, as you only receive the traffic that you have requested), you MUST install from the CD and get updates later. You should not be online unprotected during the installation!
After installation I was totally happy with the performance of both laptops. The software seems to startup quickly and does not bother me with too many announcements. I find it to be a very easy and perfectly adequate solution for regular users.
Personally, I will definitely let it run on my daughter's PC. However (been the geek that I am) I am not quite happy with the loss of control. I prefer firewalls that tell me which programs try to connect to the Internet and be able to say no (I don't like it when a media player that I rarely use tries to check if updates are available every single day).
All in all, a great solution if you don't install too much of it.
Well Rounded Internet Security That Actually Works August 2, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
McAfee is a well known name in computer security software, which has been around for many years. In fact, if you ask the average computer user what brand name anti-virus software they know of, the usual response will either be McAfee or Norton. Both of these brands (along with many others) are well known and are very useful in fighting the war on cyber-crime and the malicious acts of computer hackers. Computer security software isn't nearly as simple as it once was. I remember the good old days when the biggest concern was scanning a floppy disk for a virus before installing it on your computer. But it's not just pimply-faced teen geeks, sitting in a dark room, dreaming up mischievous computer code while eating Hot Pockets anymore. Today's attacks are complex worms, Trojan Horses, Spyware, Malware, and even Hijacking, just to name a few. And don't even get me started on e-mail Spam! A simple Anti-Virus program is no longer enough to protect your computer. You need a package to kill viruses, block spyware, firewall protection to block hackers, spam prevention, and filters to keep children safe from offensive content and the many other dangers of the Internet. These are just a few of the things that are needed in one's arsenal of protection when using a computer these days, and McAfee has developed a software suite with everything you need, all on one CD-ROM.
The McAfee Internet Security Suite boasts 10-in-1 protection for your system. These key areas include:
1 - Safe Search/Safe Surf
2 - Home License Subscription Service
3 - Stops Viruses
4 - Stops Hackers
5 - Blocks Spyware
6 - Improves PC Health
7 - Secures Your Identity
8 - Prevents Spam & Email Scams
9 - Protects Children Online
10 - Backs Up & Restores Files
Some of the features you get with the McAfee Internet Security Suite are:
* McAfee Site Advisor - Adds safety rating to sites and search engine results, based on comprehensive spam, adware and online scam safety tests.
*Integrated anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, anti-spam, anti-phishing and backup technologies.
*Spyware protection - Detects, blocks and removes spyware and adware.
*Do Not Disturb Mode - Watch movies, slide shows, play games, uninterrupted as McAfee security service intelligently defers tasks, updates and alerts when you're in full screen mode.
*Backup & Restore - Saves copies of your most valuable files, wherever you want, encrypting and compressing your files on a CD/DVD, USB external device (flash drive, hard drive, etc.) or network drive.
*McAfee Image Analysis - Enhances content protection by protecting your family from potentially offensive content and pictures.
*McAfee System Guards - Watches your computer for specific behaviors that may signal virus, spyware or hacker activity.
*McAfee X-Ray for Windows - Detects and kills rootkits and other malicious applications that hide from Windows and other anti-virus programs.
*McAfee Security Center - Makes it simple to review the PC security status, check for updates and fix potential security issues.
*McAfee Network Manager - Monitors PCs across your network for security weaknesses so you can easily fix security issues from one centralized network map.
Installing the McAfee Internet Security Suite is very straightforward. Although the box comes with a quit start guide, you shouldn't really even need it. Upon inserting the CD you will be prompted with a very generic looking startup screen. You click on the Security Suite link, at the top of the page, to begin the software installation. It will prompt you to choose between a complete or custom installation. I recommend that you select complete, unless you intend on excluding any of the Security Suite features or need to install the program files onto a different hard drive, instead of the default C:\ drive. The software also asks if you would like to download any new software updates during the installation process. If you have an active Internet connection then I highly recommend agreeing to allow the downloading as part of the installation. However, keep in mind that unless you have a broadband Internet connection, this process could take a very long time. My download was just over 60 MB, which would take a painful amount of time to download over a dial-up connection. Your computer will also be scanned for viruses, prior to installing the new Security Suite, to make sure that you're getting the best protection.
My copy of the McAfee Internet Security Suite was for 3 computers, so I installed it on three different systems in a row. I found that the average installation process took about 20 to 25 minutes. This included downloading the 60 megabytes of updates, over a 6 Mbps broadband connection. The entire process was very easy, requiring very little user interaction. I launched the McAfee Security Center, after the installation was complete, and checked all of the configuration settings. The screen will show if your computer security needs attention or if you are fully protected. By default all updates are set to download and install automatically, and most every other core application is set for maximum protection, providing the least amount of required user interaction. Although I chose to tweak a few of the settings, I was pleased to see that McAfee has configured the entire Internet Security Suite for complete, automated protection. This means that the end user does not need to have much computer knowledge to install and use this application.
Another great thing I discovered about McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 is that it doesn't bog down your computer performance. Of course the performance will likely depend on the individual computer specifications of each system it is installed on, but for the most part I noticed very little change in boot times and overall performance in Windows. Just about everyone knows that these security suite programs are usually quite taxing on system resources of your computer. While McAfee is no exception at taking up some system resources, it does so with remarkable efficiency. On all three computers I installed it on, ranging from only a few months old to one system that is at least 4 or 5 years old, I noticed only a few seconds of additional time in booting up the computer, after installing the McAfee software, and any overall speed and performance changes in Windows were unnoticeable. Even when the application checks for updates, or downloads and installs them, you will rarely notice any form of slower performance on your PC. This is a major breakthrough in Internet security software, and it is certainly the best that I have personally experienced in the many years that I have been using these sort of security program packages. In the past I have used software from Trend Micro, Symantec (aka Norton), McAfee, Panda and ZoneLabs. While they have all shown their own strengths and weaknesses, I find this latest release from McAfee to be the best, most well rounded Internet security package on the market today. It's a breeze to install, is very easy to use, and doesn't seem to affect computer performance in a measurable degree. Now that McAfee (and most of the other competitor manufacturers) offers multi-license packages at reduced prices, it is now very affordable to protect every computer in your home with a safe, full-featured security suite. This package comes with a 3 user license, but McAfee offers 4 and 5 user licenses for about $10.00 more per machine. That sure beats needing to purchase a full-priced package for each and every computer in your household.
Although no security package is perfect in every way, I think McAfee has come as close as you can get today. However, a few factors prevent me from giving this software a perfect 5-star rating. First of all, the software package comes with no detailed manual and no video tutorial for beginners. Also, McAfee technical support charges fees for help with serious issues. Sure, they offer a FAQ knowledge base for free, as well as a free on-line chat service, but for serious problems that require a technician to work directly with you, McAfee charges anywhere from $9.95 to $59.95 per incident. I don't like companies charging customers for support of their products and I was hoping to see McAfee stand behind their security suite without imposing charges to loyal consumers. I have also read some professional testing reviews complaining about problems with installing the McAfee Internet Security Suite onto systems that already had pre-existing infections. I have also noticed that some of the pop-up messages that the program displays, when a security problem occurs, don't give enough information to the user about what the problem is. This means that you have to sometimes choose whether to allow the requested activity to continue without knowing for sure whether it could be potentially harmful to your system or not. Still, these are shortfalls that I have noticed with every other security package that I have used in the past, and I feel that McAfee has produced a product that is effective and as easy to use as one would expect to find today. I give this product a solid 4 stars and recommend it to everyone who has multiple computers in their home that need a full arsenal of Internet security tools. If you want a product that you can install and then virtually forget about, knowing that the software is keeping your system safe and secure, then the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 is the right choice for you.
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Below are the computer system requirements for McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 (as identified on the McAfee website):
*Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 (SP4) or higher, Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher, Windows Vista* and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) Personal computer with Pentium-compatible processor 500 MHz or higher and 256 MB RAM or higher.
*800 X 600 or higher resolution.
*Internet connection.
*.NET Framework version 1.1.4322 .
*Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.
*Optional: Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later.
Supported Email Programs
*POP3 - Outlook Express, Outlook, Eudora, Netscape, IncrediMail and Thunderbird; Japanese only: Shuriken, Becky and PostPet.
*MAPI - Outlook.
*Web - MSN/Hotmail or email account with POP3 access.
Supported Instant Messaging Programs
*AOL Instant Messenger 2.1 or later.
*Yahoo Messenger 4.1 or later.
*Microsoft Windows Messenger 3.6 or later.
*MSN Messenger 6.0 or later.
Required For Anti-Spam Toolbar Plug-In
*Outlook Express 6.0 or later.
*Outlook 2000 or later.
*Eudora 6.0 or later.
*Thunderbird 1.0 or later.
* Must meet Windows Vista operating system requirements
Worth the time! August 1, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Yes, I have found that this program does slow down my computer a little (especially when I first boot up) and it tends to give me a lot of pop-ups (mostly warning screens) but having once suffered from a major software meltdown due to a virus I beleive that the McAfee is worth the time.
Since I began using their software I have never had even a minor problem, even though I know that I have been exposed to some potential threats on the internet. With new insidiously malicious programs being developed each day the McAfee updates are invaluable. Don't surf without it!
 EXCELLENT PRODUCT! August 1, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Back when we owned only one computer, McAfee was the anti-virus software we used. After my husband became a certified system engineer and our home network grew to rival that of some small companies, McAfee remained the brand we counted on. We still do. This is an excellent suite of anti-viral and utility programs and a great value for money. In a word -- well, two words -- buy it.
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