Amazon.co.uk Review
With more and more viruses starting to pose a threat to the way we run our computers, it's vital that your system is inoculated. Get your virus definitions up to date and protect your PC with
McAfee VirusScan 6.0. This
XP-compatibe version is easy to install, and even easier to keep current with an automated update feature, with a user-friendly interface that is run like a Web site, allowing you to perform a number of functions quickly and easily to keep your computer safe.
Underneath the gleaming bonnet, McAfee offers an impressive array of treats to keep bad omens at bay and offers seek-and-destroy facilities as well as the option of setting up a quarantine area on your hard drive so you can inspect viruses once found. But it doesn't stop there-not only will it protect your PC with the always-on virus detector, it will also offer protection of your e-mails, happily integrating itself into Microsoft Outlook and it will even e-mail any recipient that has sent you a virus informing them of the fact.
McAfee VirusScan 6.0 offers a good solution for the novice and expert alike and also for anyone looking for an effective protection solution. Those looking for the ultimate protection for both their PC and PDA should perhaps look towards McAfee VirusScan Professional 6.0. --Jason Denwood
Manufacturer's Description
No computer should be without anti-virus and firewall protection. Here's an easy way to safeguard your computer. There are nearly 60,000 known computer viruses infecting cyberspace today. And that number is growing daily. But what's more frightening is their reach. In a matter of only a few hours, a single virus can spread to millions of PCs around the world, causing billions of dollars in damage. Fortunately, there's an easy way to protect your PC: VirusScan 6.0.VirusScan 6.0 technology detects and removes all types of known viruses from sources including e-mail attachments, Internet downloads, shared disks, CD-ROMs, and synchronization with your PDA. VirusScan 6.0 software also detects destructive ActiveX and Java applets, which are often downloaded without your knowledge while you browse. VirusScan 6.0 is one of the first anti-virus software that comes with an integrated personal firewall, an easy-to-use application that blocks hackers from gaining access to your system. Whether you have a dial-up or broadband connection, the firewall puts up a barrier to protect you and your PC... even when you're away from your computer. VirusScan 6.0 software includes advanced detection technology that consistently finds new viruses. It also provides instant updating via the Internet to ensure that your computer is always protected from the latest virus threats.
