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McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008 [OLD VERSION]
from McAfee

Features:

• 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

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• Does What It's Supposed To
  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.

• Disliked it
  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... more info

• Just what you want in a virus program
  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... more info

• McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008
  I just wish that I wouldn't get those annoying pop up's that continually remind me that "your computer is not fully protected". Of course my computer is protected, I bought this product! Anyway, everything works fine. Only other glitch would be when I bought this product it came with a "rebate" that I have yet to receive....hmmmm.... I've contacted McAfee and have been given a "number to call". Why advertise rebates if you end up having to jump through multiple hoops in order to receive them?

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