McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008 [OLD VERSION]

by McAfee

Product 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
• Blocks and removes threats automatically; shields PC around the clock

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TMHZXE
• Item model number: VSF08EMB1RUA
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 30, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,102 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With the wide variety of viruses, hackers, and blended threats lurking on the Internet today, you need more than a simple anti-virus program to keep your PC and files secure. McAfee VirusScan Plus AntiVirus, Firewall, and AntiSpyware provides the essential protection you need to surf the Web and download files safely.

With McAfee VirusScan Plus, powerful integrated technologies work together to combat and defeat even the most sophisticated multi-pronged attacks. McAfee's trusted PC protection blocks and removes threats automatically, and identifies spyware and adware before they can run on your PC. Plus, to keep things extra simple, the new McAfee SecurityCenter gives you at-a-glance control over all your McAfee applications. Get the confidence you need to surf the Web, knowing McAfee is always on, always updating, and always protecting you.

3-in-1 Protection:

• Stops viruses: automatically blocks, cleans, and removes viruses so you can surf the Web safely and download files.
• Blocks spyware: blocks spyware before it installs on your computer and removes existing spyware so you can surf the Web safely.
• Stops hackers: protects and conceals your computer from hackers so you can surf the Internet safely.

Additional Benefits:

• Guards important files stored on your computer, and helps prevent your computer from crashing.
• Automatically monitors incoming and outgoing Internet activity, looking for suspicious applications and data.
• Improves your computer's performance by removing clutter and freeing disk space.
• Provides advance warning to help you avoid sites that send spam, install adware, or attempt online scams.
• Redesigned for you: Scan your computer, check for updates, and configure your security settings using the new McAfee SecurityCenter. This essential, easy-to-use program gives you one-click access to your computer's security information.
• Always on, always protecting: 24/7 virus and threat protection from McAfee AVERT Labs continuously monitors worldwide virus activities and provides immediate, anti-virus protection and removal solutions.
• Always upgrading, always updating: Daily updates are installed automatically. When a new version of McAfee is available, you get it automatically at no charge during your subscription, ensuring that you always have up-to-date protection.
• Convenient, ongoing protection: McAfee offers a variety of renewal options to keep your McAfee protection current.
• Real people, real help: support from McAfee's computer-security experts, via Internet chat, email and phone (www.mcafeehelp.com).

New and Improved Features:

• New! Integrated anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall technologies work together to combat today's sophisticated, multi-pronged attacks.
• Improved! Spyware protection detects, blocks, and removes spyware and adware.
• New! Complete inbound and outbound firewall protection automatically trusts known good applications and helps blocks spyware, Trojans, and key loggers.
• New! McAfee SystemGuards watches your computer for specific behaviors that may signal virus, spyware, or hacker activity.
• New! McAfee X-Ray for Windows detects and kills rootkits and other malicious applications that hide from Windows and other anti-virus programs.
• New! McAfee SiteAdvisor adds safety ratings to sites and search-engine results based on comprehensive spam, adware, and online scam safety tests.
• New! Stealth mode can hide your presence on the Internet, making your computer invisible to hackers.
• Improved! McAfee SecurityCenter makes it simple to review your computer's security status, check for updates, and fix potential security issues.

Product Description

With the daily emergence of new and more sophisticated Internet threats you need more than an anti-virus program for protection. You also need a guide to help you avoid online attacks that target you your computer your identity and that could disrupt your life immeasurably. McAfee VirusScan Plus with SiteAdvisor helps you avoid online dangers and also protects your PC from malicious activity. This security service offers anti-virus and anti-spyware technology and includes a fi rewall to protect what you value. McAfee SiteAdvisor safety ratings help you avoid unsafe websites. Improved performance allows this essential and proactive software to protect you without disturbing your online experience.System Requirements:Microsoft® Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 (SP4) or higher Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher Windows VistaTM Personal computer with Pentium-compatible processor 500 MHz or higher and 256 MB RAM 800 X 600 or higher resolution Internet connection Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Optional: Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later Note: To upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer visit the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com Supported Email Programs POP3 (Outlook Express Outlook Eudora Netscape) 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 *Must meet Windows Vista operating system requirements. Internet access required for updating. Format: WIN 2000XPVISTA Genre: UTILITIES UPC: 731944568324 Manufacturer No: VSF08EMB1RUA

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's better than Norton, January 1, 2008

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Thomas in LA - See all my reviews

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This review is from: McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008 [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

After being unhappy with ZoneAlarm for a few annoying flaws, I dumped it and tried Norton's Virusscan. They have a trial demo you can download online. But Norton caused some crashes when I was surfing with Firefox. Mostly it don't like certain firefox plugins.

Then I ordered McAfee. It arrived quickly. It installed easily. And now it's working beautifully. No problems at all.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars McAfee in one word "Outstanding", February 13, 2008

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R. Guerra "PC Pro" (PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008 [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

I have used other products in the past to try something else besides McAfee, but nothing even comes close to the best protection, for the best price. This program has an easy to use interface, it doesn't use as much resources as other programs, and it's firewall, virus, and network protection with alerts, keeps me informed if the constant changes to my computer. The Site Advisor lets me know if I am on a true site or fake site used for phishing. I would highly suggest that you get this product.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MacAfee Security System, April 29, 2008

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Maryanne Gallant - See all my reviews
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This review is from: McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008 [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

For me this is the easiest system to load and use and covers all that I personally need for my computer. Have used this product for the past 3 years.