McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 (1 User) comparison

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Product name	McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 (1 User)	Norton AntiVirus 2010 (1 User, 1 PC)	McAfee Internet Security 2009	Norton Internet Security 2010 (1 User, 3 PCs)	Norton AntiVirus 2009
Price	$19.59 to $39.99	$19.48 to $36.99	$9.99 to $69.00	$42.99 to $91.96	$18.24 to $40.95
CNET editors' rating	stars Overall score: ( stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	2.0 stars	1.5 stars	1.0 stars	3.5 stars	2.0 stars
Release date		September 08, 2009	October 15, 2008	September 18, 2009	September 09, 2008
The Bottom Line		Norton AntiVirus 2010 builds on the immense progress made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out.	Once it's up and running, McAfee Internet Security 2009 is competitive with Norton on speed, detection, and removal of malicious software.	Norton Internet Security 2010 builds on the immense progress it made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out.	Norton AntiVirus 2009 hits all the right security notes, and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though for some, technical support may continue to frustrate.
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Platform	Windows	Info unavailable	Windows	Info unavailable	Windows
Language(s)	English	Info unavailable	English	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
License Type	Complete package	Complete package	Complete package	Complete package	Complete package
Subcategory	Security - anti-piracy Security - desktop firewall Security - desktop antivirus	Internet - antivirus	Security - security suite	Internet - internet security	Security - desktop antivirus
Product Description	McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 - Complete package	- Complete package	McAfee Internet Security 2009 - Complete package	- Complete package	Norton AntiVirus 2009 - Complete package
Category	Security applications	Internet	Security applications	Internet	Security applications
License Pricing	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
License Qty	1 user	1 user	3 users	1 user	1 user
Distribution Media	CD-ROM ( Mini-box )	Download	CD-ROM ( Mini-box )	Download	CD-ROM
OS Required	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Microsoft Windows Vista Business Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2
Service & Support	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	New releases update
Package Type	Retail	Retail	Retail	Retail	Retail
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com $19.59 In stock: Yes Softwaremedia.com $39.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $28.95 In stock: Yes Softwaremedia.com $28.94 In stock: Yes Royal Discount $19.48 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $22.30 In stock: Yes Softwaremedia.com $69.00 In stock: Yes Royal Discount $21.96 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Softwaremedia.com $69.98 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $69.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $42.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $29.00 In stock: Yes Softwaremedia.com $29.93 In stock: Yes Royal Discount $21.98 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores
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