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McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 3-User [OLD VERSION] | ![McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 3-User [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51u19kbi9RL._SL160_.jpg)
| From: McAfee
Category: Software
List Price: $59.99
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Seller: software2sellnow
Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 791
Format: CD-ROM
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows 2000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 0.7 x 7.5
MPN: VSF09EMB3RAA
Model: VSF09EMB3RAA
UPC: 731944577029
EAN: 0731944576466
ASIN: B001EAUDQQ
Release Date: September 7, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | QuickScan--Checks for threats in the areas of your computer that are most often attacked | | • | Anti-virus/Anti-spyware--Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, and adware | | • | Anti-phishing--Alerts you to web sites that may try to steal your identity | | • | 2-way Firewall Protection | | • | SiteAdvisor--Warns about unsafe web sites |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
With the daily emergence of new and more sophisticated Internet threats that could disrupt your digital life, you need more than a simple anti-virus program to protect yourself, your computer, and your identity. You need McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009--essential, feature-rich, and simple-to-use security software. Essential, Easy-to-Use PC Protection with Powerful Web Security Advisor  When using popular search engines, McAfee SiteAdvisor's safety ratings appear next to your search results. To see more information about the web site, roll your mouse over any SiteAdvisor safety rating. Click to enlarge. |  Easy-to-use, intuitive "security console."Click to enlarge. | New Product Features for 2009
New--QuickScan
Checks for threats in the areas of your computer that are most often attacked New--Simplified Set-up
Installation is now easier and faster with improved detection and with removal of malware that tries to halt the set-up New--Friendly Alerts
Provides you with easy to understand alerts regarding your protection Key Product Highlights
- Two-way Firewall Protection--Confidently use the Internet 24/7 knowing hackers can't get access to your PCs
- Anti-virus/Anti-spyware--Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, and adware
- Anti-phishing--Alerts you to web sites that may try to steal your identity
- McAfee SiteAdvisor--Warns with color-coded ratings about unsafe web sites
Other Product Features
- McAfee SecurityCenter--Provides an easy-to-read security status screen and puts you in control with fully customizable options
- McAfee SystemGuards--Warns you when your computer shows specific behaviors that may signal virus, spyware, or hacker activity
- Stealth Mode--Makes your computer invisible to intruders from the Internet
- Shredder--Allows you to effectively remove any and all traces of confidential files from your computer
- Protection without Interference--You can watch movies or play games uninterrupted as McAfee security service intelligently defers tasks, updates, and alerts when you're in full-screen mode
The McAfee Advantage
McAfee's security products use award-winning technology, are easy to install, and come with unlimited email and chat assistance. With continuous and automatic updates, McAfee helps ensure that you are running the most current security to combat the ever-evolving Internet threats for the duration of your subscription.
Product Description
Protect yourself, your computer, and your identity with McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009. With the daily emergence of new and more sophisticated Internet threats that could disrupt your digital life, you need more than a simple anti-virus program. You need McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 - essential, feature-rich, and simple-to-use security software.
SecurityCenter A security status screen with fully customizable options SystemGuards Warns when your computer shows specific behaviors that may signal virus, spyware, or hacker activity Stealth Mode Makes your computer invisible to intruders online Shredder Removes any trace of confidential files from your computer Protection without Interference Watch movies or play games uninterrupted as McAfee security service intelligently defers tasks, updates, and alerts when you're in full-screen mode Minimum System Requirements Microsoft Windows 2000 (32-bit) with Service Pack 4 (SP4) or higher, XP (32-Bit) with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher, Vista (32 or 64-bit) 256 MB RAM or higher 800 X 600 or higher resolution 150 MB of available free drive space Internet connection Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Optional - Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later For up to 3 users
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 40
 A Much Better Version October 3, 2008
Martin A Hogan (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules))
36 out of 41 found this review helpful
Not only did I check with Consumer Reports, but I called family and friends before I bought McAfee. I had previously used "Windows Live One Care" with no problems, but it is not even listed in the "top ten" of anti-virus protection. Norton was placed second best, but I heard too many horror stories. This 2009 version was very easy, easy, easy to install. Immediately, I noticed that on every website listed (after a GOOGLE search), there were colored check marks indicating which sites were `safe' and which sites were `risky' to open. Holding your cursor over the checked mark gives you more detailed information. When you click on that marker, detailed information about that website appears. It is a very nice safeguard. Obviously, green means the site has been RESEARCHED by McAfee and is okay. Yellow means it is a site that McAfee has yet to research. Red means `don't even think about going there unless you are willing to gamble'. McAfee actually checked all these sites BEFORE they made this program.
Some of the basics are: Virus protection (which updates itself), Spyware protection, Firewall protection, Email protection for virus and spyware and lots of other things I have yet to really explore. The menu box gives you your own opportunity to perform specific tasks. There is the QUICKCLEAN, which removes your Internet cache, temporary files, lost fragment files, old registry keys, deleted Email messages and other non-essential files that take up space. You can also DEFRAGMENT your hard drive whenever you want to speed up your computer. The TASK SCHEDULER allows you to create Windows scheduled tasks that clean your computer routinely.
That is the most important stuff, but there are about a dozen more accessories you can use to protect and optimize your computer. I do suggest you schedule your tasks for the middle of the night, as when McAfee was running in the background, everything slowed down significantly. If you have more than one computer, you might want to check out the "3-User" version to save money.
NEWS UPDATE!!! My subscription was due this year and for the past few weeks, I kept getting warnings about renewal. These 'pop-ups' changed to, "Your subsription will end on June 30, 2009". So naturally, I panicked and renewed. When I had time, I realized this was wrong. I called some dim-wit at McAfee who had no idea what I was talking about and confirmed my renewal date was in October of 2009. So I got my refund and believe me, I am going to get another anti-virus, simply out of irritation and feeling like I was being scammed. Take notice!
Why all the complaining? This is great software !!! November 27, 2008
Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 1-User is a very solid antivirus software package that also scans your computer for any security threats out there. Although some people hate this software, it works well for me and I am impressed by it. The installation was quite easy and I had no difficulties with the software after I installed it. Moreover, the updates from the Internet from Mondays through Fridays make me believe that McAfee is on top of things with this antivirus/security threat program.
Yes, you get updates between Mondays and Fridays; but there's so much more. I like the disc defragmenter feature although I suppose that this overlaps somewhat with the Windows disc defrag program. However, the two defrag programs don't seem to work against each other. There are ways to clean up fragments of files and old unnecessary files on your hard drive by deleting them ("Quickclean") and the "shredder" feature also helps a lot with this. Naturally, you can also use McAfee to "quarantine" or simply delete files that may be harmful to your computer. I especially like the option McAfee gives you of using a lockdown firewall that protects your computer from any threatening program (or anyone, for that matter) creeping in from the Internet while you are working. Great!
In addition, the "McAfee SiteAdvisor" is another feature I have never seen before--and I like it, too. It primarily indicates if the website is absolutely safe with regards to downloads off that site. This can be very important with regard to spyware and other rogue programs. There is another reviewer on this page who writes better than I can about this feature; and he correctly adds that after a Google search the website links that you find as hits come with an icon to the right of them indicating McAfee's opinion of the safety of these websites regarding downloads and more.
McAfee antivirus software also comes with online help; but I cannot comment on this feature because I have yet to use it.
My only wish is that we could be able to get software updates on weekends. In addition, you may want to find out more about the compatibility between this software and Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 before you buy this package.
Overall, I highly recommend this antivirus software. I am disappointed that some other people don't like it; but I guess any software package can have copies of it that are defective. McAfee should, in my opinion, refund their money or fix their problems fast. For me, however, I am quite satisfied; and this works very well with Microsoft's Internet Explorer 7.
I rate this software a strong BUY!
McAfee - safe and easy February 8, 2009
R. Salgado (Largo,Fl)
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 1-User
This VirusScan was very easy to install and protects your computer by instantly scanning the system. Updates your computer periodically and this software is inexpensive. I would recommend everybody to use McAfee.
No problem !! July 9, 2009
Sun Garden (SC)
First of all I am no computer expert. We have used Mcafee for about 10 years because Norton firewall and our server were not compatible. I never had any of the problems that any one else had. After my subscription ended I waited until one or two days later. Then I turn on the computer with the internet disconnected and uninstalled Mcafee from Windows add/remove program. I then put in the disc and click on install following their instructions. After installing the little icon showed not protected so I connected to the internet and clicked on Mcafee security center and hit their little fix button. Every thing was updated and they even recognized my email address and previous password and emailed me the information. I have installed it this way for 10 years and no problem. There might be a better way but it works and why mess with a good thing.
McAfee VirusScan Plus August 1, 2009
BJS (St. Louis, MO)
Product works as advertised. Satisfied with the protection. The computer came with a 30 day McAfee virus protector, which now keeps reminding us to renew the subscription. It would be nice if the VirusScan Plus could communicate with the preloaded product and make these reminders go away.
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