McAfee Internet Security 2005 7.0 [VirusScan, Firewall, Spamkiller, Privacy, Parental Controls] [LB]

by McAfee

Product Features

• Whenever new viruses attack, McAfee VirusScan automatically updates itself with the latest virus definitions, silently in the background
• SpamKiller stops junk mail, virus hoaxes and other unwanted intrusions from polluting your inbox
• McAfee Privacy Service shields individual family members from offensive content, online stalkers and inappropriate chat
• Advanced Identity Protection secures personal identification and financial information from being transmitted online
• Personal Firewall Plus block hackerss, identity thieves and malicious code from robbing personal data or hijacking your system

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002T87ZY
• Item model number: MIS70E001RAA
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 18, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,399 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #43 in Software > Networking > Firewalls
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

With McAfee Internet Security Suite 7.0 you have a solid defense against online dangers. This all-in-one security suite incorporates award-winning technology with incredible ease-of-use. Prevent hackers from attacking your computer, stop virus infections, block unwanted e-mails and put an end to identity theft -- all in one package. The automatic updates ensure you always have the latest protection. Imporved Spyware/Adware detection and removal helps catch and delete adware, key-loggers and Web dialers Pop-Up Blocking eliminates Web advertising that slows you down and tracks your browsing habits for advertisers McAfee Shredder Securely erases confidential files, folders and email for increased privacy and protection Free live instant message and email technical support

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and moderately effective., June 9, 2005

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Mr. Dip (Middle of Nowhere) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: McAfee Internet Security 2005 7.0 [VirusScan, Firewall, Spamkiller, Privacy, Parental Controls] [LB] (CD-ROM)

I had some crash/freeze issues with Norton, so I switched to McAfee. VirusScan and Firewall are really the most useful and seems moderately powerful in par with PCCillin or Norton. I have 1GB ram so have no problem running the programs in the background. Less buggy than last year's McAfee VS, and works well on both my laptop and desktop. Better to buy the VirusScan/Firewall 2-pack.

Pros:
Easy to configure
Intuitive menus
Fairly effective firewall
OK Spamkiller

Cons:
Expensive (comparitively)
Privacy Controls buggy
Bad customer support options

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Second try at McAfee products, September 19, 2005

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G. CALICO (PELHAM, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: McAfee Internet Security 2005 7.0 [VirusScan, Firewall, Spamkiller, Privacy, Parental Controls] [LB] (CD-ROM)

My opinion about McAfee's new Internet Security Suite Version 7.0 has changed little from my last years review of their Internet Security Suite Version 6.0, although I gave the newer version 2 stars instead of 1 star from last year.

Installed the software on my desktop as per the instructions and there still is an issue with the Privacy Service Component of the software. Contacted McAfee thru their web page support service. (You have to chat with them as before because it is the only free customer service offered, and telephone service is fee based.)

After installing all four components (Virus Scan, Spamkiller, Privacy Service & Firewall) I could not establish an internet connection. I discovered on my own thru trial and error and installing and re-installing each component one by one, that the Privacy Service Component was to blame. After going thru a lengthy procedure from McAfee.com to remove the Privacy Service Component (it's not as simple as Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs) and re-configuring my internet connection setting, and re-installing Privacy Service, I finally was able to establish the internet connection. Total time spent reading, researching, installing, re-installing, customer service, chatting, etc.... was approximately four hours. A little less time than last year but due to a different problem.

Some of the problems you will discover is that this software does not like Windows Service Pack 2 or any other additional security software to be installed on your computer. In fact, all other security software (including McAfee own last year's version of the product) must be un-installed before proceeding to install the new year's version. But, not a word of this is mentioned in the installation/Users Manual.

It seems the issue with Windows Firewall being turned on when installing has been resolved.

I did finally manage to get this software to function properly, but only after countless hours with customer support and trial & error of my own. And one good thing that resulted was I was already prepared for these issues when I installed this software on my laptop. This installation went flawlessly.


Last year I said I was switching to Norton's version of Internet Security Suite. I should have listened to my own suggestion.

2.0 out of 5 stars Slows down the computer!, September 3, 2009

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J. Roberts (Mabank, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: McAfee Internet Security 2005 7.0 [VirusScan, Firewall, Spamkiller, Privacy, Parental Controls] [LB] (CD-ROM)

This is horrible! It slows my computer down to a crawl. Not recommended, except to perhaps do a stand alone virus scan.