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VirusScan Home Edition 7.0 (discontinued)

VirusScan Home Edition 7.0

Entered CNET Catalog: 08/14/2002

SKU: VSF70E001RAA

Manufacturer: McAfee

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Manufacturer description

A growing number of home computers use a broadband connection, but half of them don't have updated antivirus software, and most have no firewall protection. Hackers know this… and they have more ways to attack your PC and your private data than viruses. With an open connection in place, your PC is just like leaving your car unlocked with the keys in the ignition. Protect your PC and safeguard your valuable data with McAfee VirusScan and the added security of McAfee Firewall protection.

CNET editors' review

  • Editors' Choice: No
  • Reviewed on: 09/12/2002
Like its archrival Norton AntiVirus (NAV) 2003, McAfee VirusScan 7.0 automatically downloads up-to-date virus definitions from the Internet; provides a cogent, lucid interface that's quick to navigate; squashes malicious scripts, worms, viruses, and other digital miscreants; and is reasonably priced at about $50. Unlike NAV 2003, VirusScan 7.0 has superior technical support and faster scanning times, and it comes with a firewall--essential for anyone with an always-on DSL or cable-modem Net connection. Although it's a tad less slick-looking than NAV 2003, VirusScan 7.0 is a fine first-time antivirus choice for any Windows user. Current VirusScan users who use Outlook Express or Eudora will want the new features for those apps and should take advantage of the $29.99 upgrade, while current Outlook users should pass for now. Choosing between NAV 2003 and VirusScan 7.0? No need to switch if you already run NAV, but if you're picking for the first time, go with VirusScan. Like its archrival Norton AntiVirus (NAV) 2003, McAfee VirusScan 7.0 automatically downloads up-to-date virus definitions from the Internet; provides a cogent, lucid interface that's quick to navigate; squashes malicious scripts, worms, viruses, and other digital miscreants; and is reasonably priced at about $50. Unlike NAV 2003, VirusScan 7.0 has superior technical support and faster scanning times, and it comes with a firewall--essential for anyone with an always-on DSL or cable-modem Net connection. Although it's a tad less slick-looking than NAV 2003, VirusScan 7.0 is a fine first-time antivirus choice for any Windows user. Current VirusScan users who use Outlook Express or Eudora will want the new features for those apps and should take advantage of the $29.99 upgrade, while current Outlook users should pass for now. Choosing between NAV 2003 and VirusScan 7.0? No need to switch if you already run NAV, but if you're picking for the first time, go with VirusScan.

Installation and interface
First-time installation is quick. Load the CD and click the Next button a few times; within minutes, you're done. But if you're upgrading from a previous version of VirusScan, you must uninstall your old copy before loading version 7.0, which is a major hassle. Plus, you'll need to reconfigure your customized settings--preset scan times, firewall configuration, and so on--because version 7.0 can't inherit them.

Like Norton AntiVirus 2003, VirusScan 7.0 fully automates its virus-definition downloads; you won't need to install these yourself. Version 7.0 also includes a complimentary one-year subscription to McAfee's virus-definition service, which costs $9.95 per year thereafter.

Unlike NAV 2003, which automatically deletes viruses once it intercepts them, VirusScan 7.0's default setting posts a warning dialog asking whether you'd like to delete, clean, or quarantine the infected file, which gives you more control over the process. However, VirusScan 7.0 users who prefer Norton's "don't bother the user" method can change this setting by entering the Advanced Options dialog and choosing either the Clean or Delete (infected files) menu item.

VirusScan 7.0's interface, with its browserlike Back, Forward, and Home buttons, is pretty much unchanged from version 6.0, with the exception of a new feature that allows you to schedule scans of individual folders. For example, you can schedule it to check your always-changing My Documents folder to provide you with a degree of control that version 6.0 didn't offer.

Feature set
Under the hood, McAfee's Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK) detects unfriendly viruses, such as mass-mailer worms. This time around, HAWK supports SMTP-based e-mail clients, such as Microsoft Outlook Express and Eudora, in addition to Outlook, so if your e-mail app tries to send a message to more than 60 percent of your address book, HAWK will alert you. However, like NAV 2003, VirusScan 7.0 offers only limited protection for America Online e-mail users, no thanks to AOL's proprietary e-mail format.

VirusScan's VShield in-memory scanner monitors active scripts for potential trouble from Visual Basic and JavaScript and also scans file transfers between your PDA and PC. And like NAV 2003, VirusScan 7.0 now examines file downloads from the popular instant-messenger applications of Yahoo, AOL, and Microsoft.

But here's the clincher: version 7.0, like its predecessor, includes McAfee Firewall to prevent unauthorized access to Internet-connected PCs, which is especially important for those machines with always-on broadband connections. The firewall is unchanged since the last version, except that it now automatically allows desktop applications such as Internet Explorer, AOL, and Music Maker to access the Net.

Performance
In CNET Labs' performance tests, VirusScan 7.0 beat NAV 2003 soundly in scanning speed, the amount of time it takes to search your PC for viruses, while both antivirus apps made a similarly minimal impact on overall PC performance. To measure VirusScan 7.0's impact on system performance, CNET Labs used BAPCo's SysMark2002, an industry-standard benchmark. The Internet Content Creation portion of SysMark measures a desktop's performance running off-the-shelf applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Windows Media Encoder, and Macromedia Dreamweaver. (We did not run the Office Productivity portion of the benchmark because it incorporates McAfee VirusScan 5.13.)

Our test system was a Compaq Evo W4000, running Windows XP Professional, with an Intel P4 2.4GHz processor and 512MB of DDR RAM. With VirusScan 7.0 running, our test system scored a 97--a 3 percent reduction in overall system speed, which is reasonable and wouldn't be noticed by most users. In comparison, Norton AntiVirus 2003 scored a 95, or a 5 percent reduction in system speed. (An Internet Content Creation score of 100 represents the performance of our test system without any extraneous software running.) In a test of scanning speed, VirusScan 7.0 took an average of 1.7 minutes to scan a 1GB directory, beating NAV 2003, which averaged 3.1 minutes.

To determine whether VirusScan effectively blocks viruses, we examined its past performance in tests conducted by independent antivirus-testing laboratories. In the latest Virus Bulletin tests, VirusScan 6.0 earned the coveted VB 100 percent rating only once in the three most recent Windows tests, compared to Norton AntiVirus 2003, which won all of the last three Windows tests. However, VirusScan has performed as well as Norton in live virus tests conducted by AV-Test.org. Previous versions of VirusScan have also been certified by the independent antivirus-testing laboratories at West Coast Checkmark and ICSA Labs.

Technical support
VirusScan 7.0's interface includes links to a respectable collection of FAQs and troubleshooting tips on McAfee's Web site. We were pleased with McAfee's Web-based technical 24/7 chat with a tech-support rep, too. In our tests, the reps were knowledgeable and helped us repair a scanning glitch. (Note: www.mcafee-at-home.com, not www.mcafee.com, is the site that offers the live technical support.) If you prefer phone support, however, you'll pay $39 per support incident or $2.95 per minute. McAfee's phones are staffed from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. PT.

If you're choosing an antivirus package for the first time, McAfee VirusScan 7.0 is a fine choice. It's a hard-working, virus-crushing crusader that's a solid value. Existing VirusScan users who run Outlook Express or Eudora should plunk down 30 bucks for the upgrade, but Outlook users will find the overall enhancements to be marginal.

VirusScan 7.0's main interface provides easy access to important tools, as well as a real-time McAfee firewall display.

User opinions

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User Rating: 1/10

It WAS good, now it is awefulby mattsb - October 30, 2006

Pros: None with the new interface

Cons: No way to turn it off. Takes over the computer. Crumby support site. Crumby Tech support options. Need I go on?

Review: I have had the worst experience with McAfee after using their software for years. This latest edition makes you use their Security Center. There is NO WAY to turn this off from within the Security Center. You can supposedly disable options, but I couldn't even do a warm boot when this thing was running. Trying to close the software from Task Manager only made the software restart itself!

I have now removed it from my computer and to re-boot, I had to unplug power to the computer!

Their "Online Support" is a joke. There are about 5 questions answered otherwise you have to run their own "Virtual Technician". This installs another program which then turns everything back on and tells you all is well with the world.

This product takes over your computer with no way to stop it. AVOID this at all costs.

User Rating: 1/10

Good product - horrible customer serviceby kt49809 - October 23, 2005

Pros: Constantly updated

Cons: Customer service and support is the worst. Read the fine print on rebates.

Review: The software requires you to verify your subscription on a regular basis. Half the time the links used to subnit your verification do not work, leaving you unprotected. If you try to get support, you get an automated answer that tells you to read the FAQ's, and none of the FAQ's address the problem. They also offer phone support for a heafty fee. They say they have free support via a virtual technician, but those links often leave you high and dry. When it works, it works well, when it doesn't, you're screwed. You can do a lot better for your money. I gave it a 1 because I cannot go any lower.

User Rating: 10/10

Mcafee is the choice of the industry, period.by - April 19, 2004

Pros: The best on the market. All the people complaining here are people who had serious issues before they installed mcafee, and obviously do not know anything about repairing/maintaining pc's. If you cannot maintain your box, eventually nothing will work. The

Cons: None, although I wish the un-desirable scanner would concentrate more on spyware/adware dummy creation after cleaning.

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User Rating: 9/10

Not much different than 6.0 version, works well thoughby - April 14, 2004

Pros: Scans for viruses and will zap them with your approval depending on your settings. Automatic Instant Updater makes things easy, adds scripting type capabilities to catch other types of viruses, uses HAWK scanning for other types of viruses. Splash screen

Cons: Can't remember any stability problems, so none.

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User Rating: 7/10

McAfee VirusScan 7.0by - March 19, 2004

Pros: Fast VirusScan, with free McAfee FireWall. This is a good choice for the average home user.

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User Rating: 2/10

I paid for this?by - February 7, 2004

Pros: How much do i hate mcafee?let me count the ways . . .

Cons: Constant persistent mcafee pop-ups/adware every time i am online. literally every single time. If you want to pay to get rid of viruses and adware only to be inundated by mcafee adware, by all means buy it. it sucks. try writing to mcafee to compla

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User Rating: 4/10

It crashed and couldn't reinstallby - January 10, 2004

Pros: 1. Stopped viruses 2. Updated good

Cons: 1. can't ininstall 2. McAfee did'nt find my account.So to bad for me!

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User Rating: 2/10

Forget trying to run Apache's HTTP Serverby - December 2, 2003

Pros: Sufficient if you are a typical windows. Unfortunately, Mcafee managed to release one frustrating product if you wish to 1) run multiple user accounts under xp pro 2) run Apache's HTTP Server locally

Cons: Prevents user from running Apache!!! Gives pesky data corruption errors when running multiple user accounts under XP! Avoid this product. AVG Free is better!

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User Rating: 4/10

Did Good Fro A Whileby - November 24, 2003

Pros: This Was to be a cure all for all my computer needs. I did not mind spending a little more for a security package that would work. (my last one didd'nt and caused my system to get a real nasty virus that WAY overclocked my CPU, thereby frying it.) I would

Cons: This "system" would be good for little old ladies and people who don't know any better. The pop up blocker "browser buddy" loses info about which sites you want to go to, and wont let pop ups you request come up like at summitracing.com to buy car parts.

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User Rating: 7/10

The AV I preferby - November 24, 2003

Pros: Installation went ok, and you don't need to restart as the program starts after installation which is very good. I noticed it doesn't use too much resources compared to Norton. The interface is alright, but not sleak like Norton, but I like it because i

Cons: Auto-protect, does its job email, web, files etc...however, it slows the computer down when you have a huge compressed file in a folder. Settings - you have to fiddle around to get somewhere to the settings you want as there are links to different locat

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User Rating: 8/10

Have been using McAfee Anti-Virus for years...by - October 17, 2003

Pros: Unlike some of the negative comments stated here, I have not had any trouble using McAfee 7.0. Installation was flawless, and the boot-up time of my pc has remained more or less the same. Used to the MaAfee interface, so I cannot really comment if it is e

Cons: Messages produced by its Firewall counterpart seems a tad too complicated for users like me to understand. I would also like to know if my current settings are adequate or inadequate. I cannot sem to find an answer from the manuals.

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User Rating: 1/10

I was a twice Idiot purchasing it again!by - October 16, 2003

Pros: Works somehow...

Cons: Unstable: during ver.7 installation I got a lot of problems. Finally, manually clean up the registry. After one year I purchased ver8 with upgrade promo rebate. The same problem, everything is unstable. Spent hours cleaning registry and reinstalling.... T

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User Rating: 2/10

I take back everything I said about Mcafee!!by - October 15, 2003

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Cons: Instant updater!!!! Also support really is terrible!!! When I installed this software it went without a hitch. Except now it won't auto update. The program interface tells me there is an update available and to download it. simply put it's not auto upd

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User Rating: 6/10

Long time Norton fan just jumped ship.by - October 14, 2003

Pros: Installed without one problem!!

Cons: The interface is clumsy at best.

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User Rating: 4/10

Good but slow down the systemby - October 6, 2003

Pros: McAfee still remind one of two best Anti-Virus in U.S. market. For the last 5 years, I had used Norton AntiVirus stand in the front line, nothing wrong but as what you had read, a bit slow system scan. I design to test drive McAfee Virus Scan. As what CNE

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User Rating: 1/10

Makes PC unstableby - September 24, 2003

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Cons: I have had to uninstall and reinstall several times. It messes with the TCP stack and blocks all traffic. The only way around is to uninstall. Stay w/ version 6.

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User Rating: 9/10

Good all around productby - September 1, 2003

Pros: Installed software without problem. Runs great and much faster than NIS. Can update manually after the first year for free, unlike Norton. If you have a older system you might need to turn off active system scan and setup more frequent full scans when

Cons: Firewall, like any such product, can cause internet connectivity problems with unknown software. This can be resolved in the settings, but it is difficult.

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User Rating: 8/10

Good AV productby - August 31, 2003

Pros: McAfee is a overall good virus slayer. I believe that the reason there is such negative attention given McAfee on these message boards is that McAfee probably found malicious code on their system, and sent their systems into oblivion. Blame the viruses pe

Cons: The only thing I miss from Norton is the ability to see what viruses, trojans, etc. the program looks for. There is a way to see that information with McAfee, but it is all web based as opposed to the old way of being able to see it offline. Also, the ema

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User Rating: 6/10

Farewell Customer Loyalityby - August 31, 2003

Pros: nice interface, easy installation. THATS ABOUT IT.

Cons: The Autoupdate ******* is broken/bugged the manual update is horrible and crashes everytime. I use be a sworn supporter of McAfee but this is total crap. Last product I buy from them ever. Oh and lastly their free firewall is laughable horrible interface

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User Rating: 9/10

McAfee 7.03.6000 Excellent!by - August 30, 2003

Pros: Better speed than 6.0 and I like the look better too. I don't understand why other people have so many problems with their McAfee because it HAS been tested on all OS's and it works well. Perhaps follow the install instructions given on the web site like

Cons: Online support sucks ass! Like someone else said here, your chances of getting to speak (chat) with someone that can both speak and understand english well, is slim to nill! Also, I agree that they are reading from a book when it comes to answering your t

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User Rating: 8/10

Stopped Klez virus in its tracksby - August 27, 2003

Pros: I have used VirusScan for years. Has worked fine for me and I have had very few problems with it. 7.0 is no different. However, I do not use the firewall, just the Anti-virus program. No problems with updates, whether the updates are scan engines or DA

Cons: Only one instance of needing tech support, and it was more my fault of what went wrong. Also, tech support phone call was costly, they should offer some free phone support, instead of having to entirely rely upon internet based free support.

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User Rating: 2/10

Technical Support is very poor!by - August 26, 2003

Pros: The software runs in the background and automatically gets the updates.

Cons: If you need help with a problem, Tech support online is not the answer. After waiting for 3 1/2 hours I was connected to Raymond Adams, he did not give me time to ask my question before he ended our session, then had the nerve to send me a request form t

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User Rating: 4/10

forgo all the virus checkers and get yourself a KAVby - August 24, 2003

Pros: THe KAV is Kaspersky Anti-virus, found on the kaspersky.com website. It's the best anti-virus out there, written by an innovative company with the trademark Russian affinity for precise computer code. It was written by true top-notch professionals, and it

Cons: The interface, like in many things made in Russia, is not beautiful, it is functional. People used to looks over substance may find it plain at first, until they realize that they are virus-free.

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User Rating: 2/10

I bought this program foolishly.by - August 23, 2003

Pros: It was the biggest but the way it works on the windows operating system sucks. I'm sure they know about the problem and they don't do nothing about it. I am sick of complaining to support. I am sick of them telling me some bull about the product, tryin

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User Rating: 6/10

Could have been perfect if..by - August 23, 2003

Pros: They tried to make the interface TOO user friendly I think.. to the point where it isn't. I had no problems with installation (I use XP). But my biggest question is, why in the world do they have a big line that says how many files were scanned since in

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User Rating: 5/10

It messed up my computerby - August 17, 2003

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Cons: It gave my computer all kinds of problems months after I installed it. First of all, the Instant Updater feature stopped working not long after I got it. Then, for some reason, it would freeze my system when it tried to read a CD-ROM. Then it kept on f

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User Rating: 4/10

Sleazy marketing tacticsby - August 14, 2003

Pros: The software is effective

Cons: Although I liked the software I dropped McAfee for PC-Cillin because I got disgusted with responding to almost daily McAfee update notices that were really sales pitches. Final straw was their promotion to automatically pay for annual updates. 1st year a

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User Rating: 2/10

U got to be kidding me when u recommend this productby - August 13, 2003

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Cons: Crash my system, didn't block virus, and it was a b*tch uninstalling. Had to delete registry using dos command.

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User Rating: 2/10

Avoid unless you have a top end machineby - August 5, 2003

Pros: Easy updating, when it works.

Cons: I installed this on my 450 Mhz 256 MB RAM machine, and it slowed t a crawl. Avoid this package unless you have a newer machine. It sucks with older machines.

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User Rating: 6/10

Support Was Terribleby - July 4, 2003

Pros: When the software was able to update automatically, things worked fine

Cons: As soon as there was a problem, the online support was useless. The process took almost 2 hours of which, I was only taking action for about a half hour. The rest of the time I was waiting for their online help to respond and give me new instructions.

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User Rating: 2/10

Unstable, Unreliable programby - June 24, 2003

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Cons: I bought McAfee VirusScan 7.0 two months ago. It worked at first, seemed like a decent program. Last week it updated the virus definition files, and no longer functions. Tech support required me to uninstall, reinstall, uninstall again, manually alter

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User Rating: 2/10

Better off without itby - June 18, 2003

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Review: After attempting to install this software for a customer I have to ask why this was given such high reviews by CNET. The system (Windows 98) that I attempted to install VirusScan 7.0 on only had 32MB of RAM but this is listed as OK on the box. The system slowed down to a crawl, the VirusScan scanner gave up half the time and didn't start, the updater screwed up and appeared to have trouble remembering where it put temporary files. What a piece of junk. Treat this software like SARS... avoid if possible.

User Rating: 1/10

7.0 absolutely sucks!by - June 18, 2003

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Review: Used Mcafee's for years and have never had the problems I've had with 7.0. I think I'll dig out my 6.0 disk and use it till they decide not to support it anymore.

User Rating: 9/10

Looking for the Real Scoop on McAfee?by - June 18, 2003

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Review: This release is a great set of new features but it may not be the right one for you. Keep in mind that McAfee actually makes several versions of the AntiVirus Software. If you are a true techie, unlike the so called Pc Techs that have left comments here, then the VirusScan 7.0 Professional is for you. If you are a novice then the VirusScan 7.0 Home Edition has your name all over it. Just remember that you are buying the AntiVirus software and the remaining software is a bonus. I haven't personally run the other software components and generally don't install extra utilities. The final option which is what I use for my in-laws computer is the VirusScan Online. It's a software version that updates automatically from the internet and you don't have anything to ever do again. The other two products update automatically if you want them to when your online. Despite what anyone has posted here, if you have half a brain and can read a manual you can set any of these versions of McAfee up and never have to touch them again. McAfee has the best scan engine available and that's why if you read comments here people find viruses with McAfee even when they ran Norton. If setup correctly you can keep your system Virus Free. Keep in mind that McAfee has the largest installation base in the enterprise beating out Norton and all the other vendors. Do you think that the US Armed services, Federal Government and 60% of the Fortune 500 buy software for every one of the computers with out testing it? Follow the directions and prove all the chumps who are posting on here wrong. By the way, what kind of crack is the guy on thats posting that McAfee writes their own viruses.

User Rating: 4/10

McAfeeby - June 18, 2003

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Review: I used McAfee before, if your a begginer stick with NAV 2003. But this isnt about NAV this is about McAfee VS. Since it says they havent changed the firewall for begginers, they wont like it. To confusing. The virus scan isnt as deep scanning. I know it differs on diffrent machines. For me i was unlucky..my internet froze after about 2 minutes. Everyone has a story, and thats mine. My bottom line: McAfee is crap

User Rating: 3/10

Lousy backup supportby - June 18, 2003

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Review: After receiving a virus on my home system that required a total system rebuild I was unable to reload my McAfee. Despite many requests for assistance got no help at all. Having read other comments will now write McAfee off as a bad job and get Norton!

User Rating: 1/10

A Nightmareby - June 18, 2003

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Review: Worked only initially on my XP system (althoguh it destroyed the Registry in my colleague's system at install). Wouldn't update properly and McAfee technicians couldn't solve. Currently facing a won't reinstall, won't remove and can't use crisis. Only solution appears to be to reformat disk and reload everything!!!!! Online support and tech support willing but unable to solve their own software nightmares!!! WOULDN'T EVER TOUCH McAFEE AGAIN AFTER THIS EXPERIENCE

User Rating: 9/10

Great Support!by - June 18, 2003

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Review: These guys are the best. They will help you like no others. I tried their on line help where a person will help you get rid of your virus. With Norton it is a long process where you have to pay 39.99 for help, there is no free on line help option. I can not under stand how Norton can make it when McAfee has such good support. Now for people that do not need support I guess Norton will work.

User Rating: 2/10

Another POS software productby - June 18, 2003

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Review: Apparently the software companies are selling us Beta products and then trying to force us to buy support so they can develop the next Beta product. I installed Viruscan 7.0 in Feb 2003 and it has was a problem to install and every month or so they release a update that creates more problems than it solves. The only good thing I can say is it is a whole lot better than Norton. On this subject of Crappy software please Boycott all Quicken products. I made the mistake of upgrading to Quicken Deluxe 2002 a year ago and it too was a nightmare installation with some features that I Paid for not available, they have never become available. I for one think I will switch over to Linux and get out of this Subscription to Beta products that the software companies are currently offering us under the guise of a finished product. Thank you, Kris

User Rating: 8/10

Found viruses that Nortnon missed!by - June 18, 2003

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Review: I don't care what anyone writes. I had the latest version of Norton antivirus running but my firewall (ZoneAlarm) kept telling me programs were trying to access the internet. I installed Mcafee and it messed up the boot file for Win2k. I booted from a floppy and everything was fine. Then I ran Virusscan and it found three, I repeat 3, viruses that Norton didn't find and my log file proves it. So maybe Mcaffee is incomplete too, but Norton certainly is!

User Rating: 9/10

THIS NEW XP/PRO USER IS PLEASED!by - May 1, 2003

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Review: Installed 7.02 on a new A31 Thinkpad w/XP_Pro, using cable access to internet. Overall installation configuration was a no brainer. The most impressive feature is the speed of the scan, aprox. 55000 files scanned on 2 hard drives in under 6 minutes! No performance degradation observed over the last two weeks of heavy use. Also impressed with the customization of blocking/allowing local apps from communicating out to the network gives you an idea of what is going on. Initial setup requires understanding what should be allowed and what should be blocked but safer to be more paranoid starting out on a new machine that took me 2 weeks to get customized. Overall very pleased just hope I remain virus FREE!

User Rating: 8/10

Works nicely after fixesby - May 1, 2003

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Review: After getting socked with a slew of viruses recently I wanted to get this or NAV and read the reviews and ended up getting the OEM version of Anti-Virus7 because it was very cheap. I installed on a W98SE machine and immediately had the sound stuttering problem that others have mentioned here. I went to tech support (free by way of IM) and it took three tries to fix. First tech sent something which did not fix it. Second got disconnected. Third sent something which fixed it spot on. It runs great now and I can hardly tell its there other than the initial splash screen and taskbar icon. Other than the one disconnected tech support experience, I was quite pleased with the process they use for support.

User Rating: 3/10

dosn't work rightby - April 29, 2003

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Review: Mcafee technicians sent me 4 pages of instuctions to remove 7.0 from my computer. I'm still trying to figure out how to do the first manual step.

User Rating: 3/10

Doesn't work well with Windows XPby - April 22, 2003

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Review: I've had McAfee with Windows 98 for 2 years. It caught alot of virus' and got rid of them. My son purchased a new computer, and we got his old one (1 year old.)My son didn't need virus protection because he was online at his college which had virus protection. This computer we aquired has Windows xp. I attempted to update and install McAfee. The download went great. But.... when it tried to scan for virus', all kinds of errors would come up. I spent alot of time on a chat line with their techs. Everything they said to try did not work to fix. I told them I had heard that McAfee was not 100% compatible with XP. They told nonsense! I called (2) different local computer tech shops and both told me to get rid of McAfee and purchase Norton Internet Security 2003. And no, they don't get a kickback form Norton! Both said that McAfee is the most overrated virus product on the market. Most computers will come with that in them because it is cheap to buy and sell. I am going with Norton!

User Rating: 3/10

Utter Disappointmentby - April 18, 2003

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Review: I would highly not recommend this product. Using the internet filter completely wiped out all my outlook express inbox/outbox/drafts/etx. Will be switching to Norton.

User Rating: 6/10

Firewall Sucks!by - April 8, 2003

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Review: I have nothing against the VirusScan itself-works great, much better than NAV. However, their firewall is a pain in the neck. I am running Win2000 with broadband connection that has to be dialed-up. Firewall completely messed up all the settings and internet did not work at all. I just could not dial to it any more. The fact that settings customisation of the firewall is not really user-friendly makes the whole thing even worse. So after 10 min. installation and 2 hours of fighting I had to remove the firewall completely and spend another 2 hours restoring my internet connection. It still does not work 100% for all apps, by the way. I agree with CNET reviewers, stick with version 6 and if you need a firewall, get yourself a ZoneAlarm.

User Rating: 9/10

Whats wrong with you people??????????by - March 25, 2003

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Review: first, if a program is on sale, it means its been tested and it works. second, if its rated 8.0 or higher there is a reason for that. and third, fix your machine cause yes if its all messed up how do you expect a program to work on it. finally here is the ending: they all work its about what your needs are from an antivirus program. if you wanna light and effective one: get pc cillin. if you wanna one full with features get mcafee. and if you want good looking one get norton. its that easy. you can always go to housecall to scan online if you dont trust them :), but remember they work!!!. and whoever said it has problems with xp, i can keep laughing all night. hope that helps. oh and again, get to know you machine before complaining cause the easiest thing is to blame it on someone else. look yourself in the mirror and say it "I know **** about computers", feel better now? there are people actually working on it and trying to make it safer for us to browse the net and thats all you ahve to say? thats sad. you gotta give credit to all of them and be thankfull of that you are living in our times and are even able to surf the web. man whatever. get one and if you have problems look in your machine, dont blame it on the programs. bye

User Rating: 9/10

Does a good jobby - March 22, 2003

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Review: I've been using McAfee VirusScan 7.01 for about a week now, and it works fine. No freeze ups or crashes. Unlike many people who complain about McAfee software screwing up their computers, this program (as well as earlier versions) works well on my PC. Version 7 looks fairly much like version 6, but has a few minor improvements.

User Rating: 2/10

WILL NOT INSTALL IN WIN XPby - March 12, 2003

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Review: I knew I should have listen to others. I installed XP over 98SE and of course McAfee 5.0 was incompatible. So, like a putz, I purchased McAfee 7.0 and can not get it to install. I am having to go through my registry. Stay awayf from McAfee XP users. Try Norton or RAV. I heard RAV is great, why didn't I listen????

User Rating: 2/10

Design and featuresby - March 12, 2003

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Review: This software has no design at all! Sure, it has a direct copy look from XP but thats about it. Easy to use? Not at all! It has no features (only the ones who sux) and they aint even that good either! A five year old could make a better "design" then the people at McAfee - Stay away from it!

User Rating: 10/10

better than Norton for Win XPby - March 7, 2003

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Review: I had so many installation problems with Norton Antivirus 2003 on my XP Professional system. McAfee Pro 7 works great though!!!

User Rating: 9/10

WORTH EVERY FARTHINGby - March 7, 2003

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Review: Easy to use, upgrades regularly available, virus warnings with degree of threat, clear explanations of how viri work. By tweaking some features on my computer and installing some free stealthware, I find that I do not need the firewall, which made my OS (Winows XP) unstable. Go to https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 to test your machine for vulnerability on cable or DSL modem. I would recommend McAfee to novice and expert alike.

User Rating: 8/10

Much better than Nortonby - March 7, 2003

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Review: After getting fed up with Norton's inability to help me with software that prematurely terminated my updates (2 mos. after purchase), I went out and purchased the McAfee product. What a huge difference! It works like a charm and the firewall and anti-popup features work great as well. My only complaint is with its initial stability -- slow performance, mouse problems, and freezups. However, this was easily fixed by loading McAfee's latest scan engine.

User Rating: 6/10

VirusScan 6.0 with XP Home.by - March 2, 2003

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Review: I installed VirusScan 6.0 Pro on a PC with Win 2K, AMD XP1800 and had problems. The McAfee Firewall (included)would hang up frequently while online (cable modem). Finally upgraded my PC to Win XP home, and VirusScan 6.0 Pro runs great (I reformated and did a clean install). I think most of the trouble I had was my AMD system was was not that compatible with Win 2K. If you have an AMD XP+ you should defintely be running XP Home, then try VirusScan 6.0 or 7.0. Since upgrading to XP Home, VirusScan 6.0 runs flawlessly. I've heard there's not that much difference in 7.0. I still don't use McAfee's firewall I'm relying on XP Home's firewall, but intend to get a hardware firewall later. Supposedly my isp provides some hardware firewall protection but not sure about this. Anyway, I recommend VirusScan 6.0 (or 7.0) with XP Home. If this doesn't work for you then I believe you have other problems in your system, not with VirusScan. I work as an Electrical Engineer so I ahve a lot of experience with PC systems and software.

User Rating: 10/10

Just Perfect!!by - February 26, 2003

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Review: I can only recommend this program! I had one problem with the install process (mcafee told me that I could ot install when zone alarm pro whas installed on my omputer) but after a little (free of charge!!) chat with the guys from mcafee, that problem was solved in about 5 minutes. Now the program is up and running and it works lika a charm! Way better than norton!

User Rating: 7/10

Poor technical supportby - February 16, 2003

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Review: I upgraded my computer from a Windows 98 system to a WindowsXP system. McAfee said it's Antivirus 6.0 suppose to be compatable with XP but so far no luck. I'm still waiting for a response from McAffe as to what needs to be done for it to work on XP.

User Rating: 5/10

Should have a refund policy!by - January 24, 2003

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Review: I've had to reinstall all my programs just to get this in and still my system crashes! Now I get error messages all the time.

User Rating: 6/10

"Superior Technical Support"? - rubbishby - January 23, 2003

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Review: One of the reasons I bought this product was the integrated firewall. But it seems that McAfee do not say too loudly that this is restricted to US and Canada. So world beware. Then try to get support for Safe and Sound - McAfee do not even seem to be aware of this part of the product, and world beware again - it is not supported on non-English OS (I have Greek Windows ME). Try and find this restriction listed by McAfee. Read the McAfee forum - the answer to many problems is to mess with the registry. nice and easy advice? Beware

User Rating: 10/10

Much better than Norton Antivirus 2003by - January 5, 2003

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Review: This is much better than Norton Antivirus 2003. Norton slows down the system a lot and scanning is too slow. I like the firewall as it protects my computer from hackers. Mcafee scans faster and catches all viruses. It even caught viruses that Norton COULD NOT! Mcafee VirusScan 7.0 includes Instant Updater which updates dat files and it's other parts effeciently, Mcafee Emergency Disk provides virus scan in emergency situations, and Visual Trace to see where the hackers are attacking from! With features Norton does not provide and features better than Norton's. This is a product that blows Norton and Zona Alarm away.

User Rating: 10/10

Better than Norton 2003by - December 31, 2002

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Review: Finally, the only antivirus that deserves full rating. It's a product which bundles every thing a PC needs, including microsoft software integration, stops script base viruses and the ultimate firewall protection for your PC. McAfee rules

User Rating: 8/10

hassle free compared to Nortonby - December 28, 2002

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Review: If this utility scanned email in Outlook Express I'd give it a ten, much better than NAV2003 which thoroughly thrashed my system. From what I'm reading Mcafee causes problems on XP, but if you're running millennium, it's the definite choice over Norton, as NAV2003 thrashes Windows Millennium like a paper shredder! They need to take care of that email scanning problem though. Outlook Express is a common email client.

User Rating: 3/10

Glitches galoreby - December 25, 2002

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Review: The on access scanner (v shiels) glitches with windows XP and it damaged my new computer. It also gets in your way alot instead of ingegrating. Go buy norton, it is soooooooooo much better.

User Rating: 10/10

Great antivirusby - December 11, 2002

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Review: I had gotten the KLEZ virus and didnt know hot to get rid of it, I go to the McAfee web site and they have a tool that gets rid of it, i thought that was a great thing to have and they dont charge for it either. im sure if I was using Norton I would have to pay for cleaning my files of viruses....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. forget about Norton.....they stink.

User Rating: 1/10

I've had worse but not manyby - December 5, 2002

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Review: VirusScan has given me more headaches than most programs. Virus constantly crashes the system upon startup at the point the splashscreen appears. Mcafee splashscreens have caused me problems with both Win 98 and Me. This was fixed after removing it from the Startup. However the installation also did some minor damage to the registry. Which can be a real pain to fix without resorting to reformating and reinstalling everything. Better back up everything and then some before installing this one.

User Rating: 2/10

Buyer Be Awareby - December 2, 2002

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Review: I bought this product with the upgrade rebate offer and it turns out that after sending in all the required material I got a letter back asking me to send in the same material that I had already mailed. So my advice is not to fall for the rebate offer that you will never get. After installing the software it was very unstable and crashed my WinXp Pro system or it would lock the system down so I had to reboot all the time. I have uninstalled the product and bought Norton 2003 and it runs very stable with no crashes. For my Firewall I bought ZoneAlarm Pro. Now my system runs just like it should crash free.

User Rating: 10/10

Made for Win XP professionalby - December 1, 2002

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Review: I took me less than 10 mins for a complete installation and restart of My PC. Better than the rest and for those having problems I can just call them unlucky guys...

User Rating: 10/10

VAST IMPROVEMENT OVER NORTON 2003 & v6by - November 28, 2002

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Review: McAfee is simply the best. With an attractive look very much similar to Windows XP's explorer and the greatest innovation of all time that any Antivirus have ever had i.e. The HAWK, With a complete support for XP theme and Microsoft software integration, Scan times faster than, and virus detection rate over than any of its competitor have... McAfee simply knocks out every antivirus around. McAfee RULES

User Rating: 10/10

MUCH BETTER THAN NORTON 2003by - November 24, 2002

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Review: I recently had norton 2003 kicked outta my system coz I got McAfee in a present. Surprised to see lots of customers facing so much problem... I got win XP pro and now I and my PC feels much better than any craps around specially Norton. But have to say- GOT RID OF NORTON... McAfee RULES!!!!!!

User Rating: 10/10

Norton 2003's Godfatherby - November 23, 2002

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Review: This is the best Antivirus available in the market. To be true kicking Norton outta my system coz it beat Norton 2003 in every field that i tested. Now have to say Norton you are too far from where McAfee is... Norton oh hell yeah goodbye. McAfee! RULES

User Rating: 3/10

Lots of problems and no supportby - November 19, 2002

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Review: I and many others, according to their "Help" forum, cannot get the on-line access scanner to operate. Their "support" for this problem is non-existent.

User Rating: 10/10

Want some cheese and crackers to go with that whine?by - November 14, 2002

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Review: For those who paid this much you're crazy, and for those who took a weekend to rebuild your machine, you must have been milking it, it takes me less than 3 hours to rebuild mine, and that was after Norton ripped my machine up and told me I had a virus and couldn't delete it. I'm sticking with McAfee, all the way, good sturdy product.

User Rating: 10/10

worth every penny..by - November 9, 2002

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Review: Over a last few years I have always had neg comments on the editors choice. But as I moved to McAfee my mouths shut.. Its a great AV but I was not pulled by its firewall, I took it bcoz it is much better than any AVS around. No matter whatever Cnet's editor choice maybe next time I am always to stick with McAfee

User Rating: 10/10

#1 Antivirus in the market...by - November 9, 2002

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Review: COOL AV. I found lot of things that Norton does not... scans faster, has a firewall protection, scans downloading ZIP files, shows the auto protect progress(i.e. the files it is scanning when autprot is enables) etc. Theres no AV better than this. McAfee rules.

User Rating: 4/10

Doesn't work with Outlook Expressby - November 8, 2002

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Review: Doesn't work with outlook express, only does with Microsoft Exchange stuff.. considering that most of my virus attacks come from email, i am going to switch back to NAV, which integrates well with Microsoft Outlook Express. Don't get this unless you use the full version of Microsoft Exchange!

User Rating: 2/10

compared to NIS 2003 it's a dreamby - November 6, 2002

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Review: I just went through a month of torture trying to get NIS 2003 first to work and then off of my system. McAfee v7 took 15 minutes to get up and running with no problems.

User Rating: 2/10

Won't work with wireless networksby - November 2, 2002

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Review: This will not work with wireless networks. You need the professional version for that. I've also had random problems browsing on a wired connection. These disappeared when I disabled the service.

User Rating: 10/10

Not only the editors choice, my choice tooby - November 1, 2002

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Review: Never seems like your PC's performace is low. After all its the #1 AV. Bottom line: Better than NAV 2003

User Rating: 10/10

I agree with Cnet, The top notch antivirusby - November 1, 2002

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Review: Faster than and better than any AV I have ever tried. I recommend every users to stick with this rather than trying AV's like Norton, F- secure etc.

User Rating: 10/10

Better than everby - November 1, 2002

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Review: Norton AV 2003 is no competitor to it. COOL AV..The best AV you will ever get in the market.

User Rating: 1/10

Forget it if you have XP Pro . . .by - October 31, 2002

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Review: Downloaded the trial version of this product and after installation, I rebooted. The software tried to download the updated .dat file from the net and it froze up the system. I manually restarted. After logging into my account in XP, it would not let me proceed when the Macafee splash screen came up. Completely frozen, it even crashed the System Configuration Utility.

User Rating: 2/10

It's good and I like it!by - October 29, 2002

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Review: I don't know why, but there seems to be one group of people that have problems with the software running on their system and the other group which have no problems and are totally satisfied with the software. I belong to the last one. I use both 6.0 and 7.0 (one at home, the other in the company) and they both work very fine. I upgrade my anti-virus def. manually because I don't want to register. Version 6.0 needed a patch to be more user-friendly, but even before there was no problem except you were a dummy that didn't know how to use his pc. I can only recommend Mcafee Anti-Virus.

User Rating: 2/10

Ruined My Weekendby - October 25, 2002

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Review: The install was fine, but as the other reviews indicated, it ate a bunch of registry entries and some windows system files (Windows 98). Worse yet, it did something to my directories; deleting some and replicating others. I spent my weekend reformatting my hard drive and reloading all my programs. When I reloaded McAfee, the firewall wouldn't install, which is just as good since I'll be looking for another product. You've been warned!

User Rating: 5/10

Customer service poorby - October 25, 2002

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Review: Last year they sent renewal notices every few days starting three months before the subscription expired. This time they auto renewed without my permission. Program seemed decent enough but the problems with customer service made me decide to try another program.

User Rating: 5/10

Terrible service.by - October 24, 2002

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Review: I got McAfee antivirus bundled with my computer and I bought the susbcription afterwards I have used it for about 3 years. Later I added the personal Firewall and they work OK. The Update process regularly freezes the computer but I came to expect that since it seems to be a feature of the Internet Explorer, which is required by the update process. So I can say I was content if not delighted. Recently, however(about 1 1/2 months ago), I decided to buy their CD backup for the product. They happily took my order on line and immediately charged my credit card. Unfortunately, delivering the product is not one of their priorities. I have not received the CD and, even worse, I have been unable to communicate with any customer representative. They process all their email automatically and send you a crappy answer based on keywords. I guess they assume that $9.95 is not something to complain about. I will let my subscription expire (why should I waste my money, right?) and never will do business with this company again.

User Rating: 2/10

Version 7 does not support Eudoraby - October 24, 2002

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Review: McAfee has just lost a previously faithful customer. Their newest version only supports e-mail scanning for Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express. It does not support Eudora, or any other e-mail program. Incredibly dumb move!

User Rating: 8/10

Good and Cheapby - October 21, 2002

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Review: I needed a good antivirus.So it was either McAfee or Norton.The decision was easy Mcafee is cheaper and comes with a firewall ,and mine came bundled with Quickclean (full version). But I love these products and havent experienced any problems. I usually dont say anything but everyone is saying they are having problems with this software. I just wanted everyone to know theres at least one guy out there who hasnt had any problems or had to reformat.

User Rating: 1/10

Cable Modem Users, watch out!by - October 17, 2002

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Review: Cable modems, Win XP and Mcafee DON'T MIX! Take it from this tech support girl who has to get call after call after call on this one. UGH!

User Rating: 1/10

Stick with Nortonby - October 13, 2002

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Review: virus scan completely locked up my old computer running windows 98, and now that i have a 1.3 ghz computer running win xp, it's no better. it slows down my whole computer eating up all of the 256 mb of memory i have. stick with norton and you'll save some money, time and suffering.

User Rating: 10/10

Easy to use and keep updated!by - October 13, 2002

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Review: Finally, an easy to use and esasily update anti-virus program. It' gets my top rating!

User Rating: 3/10

Bugridden Junk, Firewall uselessby - October 13, 2002

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Review: Theres a bug which effects many windows 2000 users, where the app won't start. The firewall doesn't support ICS, you're better off with a freebie (eg ZoneAlarm)

User Rating: 1/10

Stay away!by - October 13, 2002

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Review: McAfee software should absolutely not go on your computer. It does more harm than good causing all kinds of compatibility problems. Usually when people tell me they got McAfee anti virus, I recommend uninstalling it and buying NortonAV instead.

User Rating: 1/10

$$$$$by - October 13, 2002

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Review: I have to agree. This product in no way should be on anyones computer. McAfee dropped the ball long ago when it came to antivirus. They got greedy, Norton seized the opportunity, and that was the end of that. If you want to deal with confusing upgrade policies, a product that is more likely to bring down your system than any virus, from a company that amazes me to still BE in business...then go Mcafee. If you want an antivirus product that does what it is supposed to do from a company that knows what it is doing, go Norton. Not to mention that any compatibility issues you run into will be handled if you use Norton, since more other people use Norton. If you ever run into issues with Mcafee, you are SOL unless Mcafee themselves fix the problem.

User Rating: 6/10

Good, but be Careful.by - October 13, 2002

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Review: Installed this software with XP Pro and everything worked well until I used the Shredder utility. It shredded a chunk of my registry and reduced my hard drive to a shivering, wimpering wreck. I had to get a new drive (covered by warranty)! Now, it works perfectly--though I won't use the shredder.

User Rating: 1/10

Don't believe CNET, they're a bunch of paid liars..by - October 12, 2002

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Review: Since April, everytime CNET endorses a product with "Editor's Choice" I run! This is worse than virus! Don't believe me> Go ahead, buy it. Hope you know how to reformat and retrieve your hard drive...Good Luck, Sucker! Honest to God, This is Editor's Choice? and Cleansweep by Norton is the best Cleaner utility? Yeah, right.. C/Net, you've fooled this guy the for the last time...

User Rating: 1/10

Industry standard rubbish!by - October 12, 2002

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Review: I can't give it anything better than "worst" in all categories because I can't even get it to run without locking up my processor after 3 installs and uninstalls. There won't be a 4th! I will be wanting a refund!

User Rating: 1/10

Lucky I didn't pay for itby - October 12, 2002

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Review: I have always dislike McAfee softwares but I never really know why. Guessed it was just the feeling. Anyway, I don't know what got into me once and I dicided to download a copy for trial. Well what can I say about it? NOT A LOT coz I didn't get to use it. I am pretty convinced that McAfee produce Virus or similar. I installed the software only to find that it won't work and (this is why I think they produce virus) it completly screwed up my Windows. So after ONE hour of installing it, I had to Format my Hard Drive and reinstall everything. I will NEVER EVER touch McAfee again especially their "Anti" Virus.

User Rating: 1/10

Highly unstable, Believe the negativeby - October 12, 2002

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Review: Just has to many issues, users are reporting terible install problems, I have not been able to get a straight answer from support. Question over Express virus scanning actually working. Virus updates only every 3 months, they do not have automatic update to catch bugbear! Unstable.

User Rating: 4/10

Don't waste your money on it.by - October 5, 2002

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Review: Poor quality. Poor stability. Poor detection. Poor support. What else can I say? Oh yeah, "Don't waste your money on it."

User Rating: 1/10

Never had a worse programby - October 5, 2002

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Review: As a computer professional, Ig et more calls from customers whose computers have been crashed by McAfee than by any other utility. I personally have seen the lastest version wreak havoc on the Windows XP registry durng install, and have had all kinds of problems after the install BECAUSE of vital registry keys deleted by McAfee during the install. I would NEVER professionally recommend McAfee's Antivirus program to anyone

User Rating: 10/10

Industry standard product with easy of use for a noviceby - October 3, 2002

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Review: Mcafee is industry standard in Virus Scanning.Take it from a system admin with a decade of experience. Version 7.0 has vastly improved on the scanning speed versus version 6.0 & norton scanner. It does not seem to slow down any programs or emails. The updating process when set automatic on my Cable Modem works very nicely. The biggest advantage is that it comes with a firewall (usa canada version)packaged. So for the price of one you get two things. The firewall is also very strong and effective. out of the box it works well ,however if you are seriously into firewalls and want to tweak it,you will fall short of documentation. Remember you bought an Antivirus in the first place. Look out for deals. I bought mine from amazon.com. 30$ & 20$ mailin rebate & free shipping.

User Rating: 1/10

can't believe this is a real releaseby - October 2, 2002

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Review: This program crashes my new computer everytime it's installed . Makes me suspect that software makers pay to get the "Editor's Choice" ratings . I hope not .

User Rating: 10/10

McAfee 7.0 The Bestby - October 2, 2002

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Review: In my office they use the Norton 2003 and at I home I now have the new McAfee 7.0. It's an improvement from the 6.0 and seems twice as fast as the Norton.

User Rating: 7/10

good protection with major flawsby - October 1, 2002

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Review: This program is very good at detecting and eliminating viruses, but it can wreak havoc on your machine. As a consultant I can't tell you how many times I've been called to troubleshoot very weird problems I've never seen before. When I disabled Norton the problems disappeared. It's become a first strike when troubleshooting for me. I can't believe that CNET and everybody else in the universe recommmends this program and doesn't alert people to the fact it can cause really strange problems.

User Rating: 9/10

Good enough to buy!by - September 19, 2002

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Review: It catches all those nasty Klez type viruses if your using Netscape Messenger to manage your email! Great!

User Rating: 9/10

It's like having an IT team in my computer.by - September 16, 2002

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Review: MA's VirusScan has been on my cable-connected system for 2 years and I have been virus-free. I'm notified whenever my system needs updates to protect it from a new virus--and I get to choose when that update takes place. The new goodies: such as my account profile, which tells me what products I have and when I will have to renew, is a great one-stop review. Their redesigned Web site just makes MA more attractive and easier to use.

User Rating: 5/10

Crappy upgrade policy requires online buyers to mail-in coupon for rebate off retail priceby - September 16, 2002

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Review: Mcafee has lost my interest in continuing to use their products since instituting an upgrade (from Viruscan 6 or other version) policy that requires you to physically mail in a rebate coupon rather than giving you the rebate based on your registration with their site. This seems to me like a deliberate attempt to take advantage of customers who might not be likely to take the time to mail in the coupon. Why don't they take care of their loyal customers and give you an on the spot rebate?

User Rating: 10/10

Bad Support! Bad Program!by - September 14, 2002

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Review: They've been around for awhile but they are a virus themself. Rather buy RAV. This product needs help!

User Rating: 10/10

WOW! Its my coiceby - September 13, 2002

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Review: Hey go for this AV. With this you will get the best AV protection. Much more better then Norton 2003. I recommend Mcafee. IT RULES

User Rating: 10/10

The best virus scanner yet.by - September 13, 2002

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Review: A vast improvement over Norton. I don't have to worry when I download virus updates it'll reboot the computer.

User Rating: 10/10

A wonderful AV packageby - September 13, 2002

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Review: VirusScan and Firewall is a great combination for keeping your computer safe. It's an improvement from the previous version on its features and ease of use. HAWK and Visual Trace (a new feature) are wonderful components. Its 24/7 online chat support is also great.

User Rating: 10/10

Great feature set and FAST!by - September 12, 2002

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Review: I like the fact that HAWK works for Outlook Express now and they did something to speed things up. My system runs faster than previous versions. Thanks McAfee!

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VirusScan Home Edition 7.0 specifications

  • General
  • Category Security applications
  • Subcategory Security - desktop antivirus
  • Version 7.0
  • Language(s) English
  • License pricing Standard
  • Localization English
  • Software
  • License Type Complete package
  • License Qty 1 user
  • License Pricing Standard
  • Platform Windows
  • Distribution Media CD-ROM
  • Package Type Retail
  • System Requirements
  • OS Required Microsoft Windows 98 , Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition , Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional , Microsoft Windows XP Professional , Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Min Processor Type Intel Pentium - 100.0 MHz
  • Min RAM Size 32.0 MB
  • Min Hard Drive Space 61.0 MB
  • Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
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