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System Requirements

Platform: Windows 98 / NT / 2000 / Me / XP
Media: CD-ROM
Item Quantity: 1

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Product Features

Email Scanning
Instant Message Scanning
Spyware Detection
ScriptStopper
Automatic File Cleaning
WormStopper
File Quarantine
Submit Files to AVERT

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description
Are you exposed? Don't surf the Net, download files or open email attachments without the latest defense against more than 67,000 known viruses and the 300 new ones discovered every month. VirusScan 8.0 is an easy-to-use antivirus solution providing advanced protection from the latest virus threats.Trusted by over 2 million satisfied users worldwide, VirusScan protects your PC, files and email address book from high-risk, productivity-killing viruses, worms and trojans like Bugbear, Slammer, Code Red, Nimda, SirCam and Nicehello.Easy to use and always on guard, VirusScan automatically checks for virus updates and software updates, so your protection is always up-to-the-minute. And it's from McAfee Security, the most trusted name in online security.

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2.7 out of 5 stars (21 customer reviews)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Whats the problem?, 7 Mar 2004

By	S. J. Kelly (Highlands, Scotland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Having bought this software to replace my unreliable AVG when I bought a new computer, I was expecting a reasonable package. I had read a couple of reviews etc, decision had been made and I was surprised to see it getting such a slating on the amazon site. Feeling brave I decided to buy it anyway in combination with McAfee firewall.
All installed no problem, scanned and everything was clear. I have had no problem with constant dial up requests as other users have and wonder if they are using the same software. Updates are unobtrusive whenever I connect to the internet, usually happening while I check my email, and once downloaded i am told this has been done and allowed to continue.
Few days ago I 'got' my first ever virus, and didn't know about it until somebody phoned me to warned me. When I checked it had been erased automatically by McAfee and i hadn't been bothered by it at all. One of my colleges had infected emails sent to all in his address book, upsetting a lot of people. As the virus was only a week old he hadn't updated his virus software in time.
I don't want bells and whistles, just unobtrusive software that does its job. The more automatic the more likely it gets updated and is reliable when you need it.
I would recommend this package to anyone, and am in the process of doing so to all those my college has infected.

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Banana, 4 Mar 2004

By	Snapper_Five (Marlow, Bucks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

Having read all the reviews I could get my hands on for both McAfee and Norton, I came to the conclusion that I would need a crowbar to ease either program onto my pc. However, I needed anti virus software, so I plumped for McAfee. Why all the fuss? It installed beautifully and, even though I'm also running Zone Alarm, which some people seem to think causes a problem, I haven't experienced a single issue with it. It updates periodically without my knowledge and just prompts me when it's time to install the new files. Simple.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A worthy contender, 22 Dec 2003

By	Mr. Damian J. McGrath (Bristol, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In the world of anti virus protection, there are two leading brands - Norton and McAfee. The Norton Anti Virus program is slightly more famous and slightly more popular, but from a computer viewpoint, it does require a lot of system resources and drastically slows down older computers. Conversely, the McAfee program doesn't do this and the results are almost exactly the same.

There are also a lot of free anti virus programs on the internet, so why should you pay for this? Basically, it's down to the updates you recieve. With McAfee, you receieve updates via a download every time a new virus is discovered, whereas with the free ones, updates may not be as quick off the mark, leaving you threatened.

In summary, an anti virus program is essential, and you are better off sticking with either McAfee or Norton, and in my personal experience, McAfee does an equally good job without compromising system resources as much, so it is my pick.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Worse than a virus
An appalling program. To install, it insisted on enabling cookies and ActiveX, and disabling Ad-blockers. Read more

Published on 31 Jan 2005

1.0 out of 5 stars DON'T BUY THIS ITEM!
I'm not a computer genius but I have a little knowledge and I can safely say that this was a complete waste of money and time. Read more

Published on 24 Jan 2005 by theanfield11

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't use it on anything pre-dating XP
I installed this on my new system running XP Home and Broadband and it is fine. It so simple - it just runs in the background updateing itself whenever. Read more

Published on 3 Dec 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Why worry about a virus, when you can have McAfee?
I'm running Windows 98SE with a pay as you go dial up, and this package just drives me up the wall so much I uninstalled it and decided to risk virus infection for a time rather... Read more

Published on 27 Nov 2004 by R. Hayes

4.0 out of 5 stars McAfee Virus scan
I bought this recently to replace version 5. It installed easily, deleting version 5 and also deleted an old version 3 (where did that come from ?). Read more

Published on 19 Sep 2004 by JH

1.0 out of 5 stars buy norton
i have used McAfee internet security suite for sometime, i find it frustrating, it maybe surcure but not very useable, i have lowered the settings and changed filltering settings... Read more

Published on 18 Aug 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Product is OK - Customer Service is Terrible!
The product works well and does seem to find and effectively deal with all viruses. However, "technical support" are terrible and you get the impression they'd rather not be... Read more

Published on 23 Jun 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good piece of software
I bought this version of McAfee a little while ago and it works perfectly on my ME computer. i had no problems installing it and it runs very smoothly. Read more

Published on 12 April 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Who needs viruses when you have virus scanners like this?
I've been using McAfee for a while now, but not any more. Since it was installed I've had regular problems installing things from CD. Read more

Published on 8 April 2004

2.0 out of 5 stars Customer service ??
The actual product itself seems to be OK (I haven't had any viruses, that I am aware of) BUT.......... Read more

Published on 26 Mar 2004 by Paul Weber

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