Publisher's Description
From McAfee:
McAfee now offers a special build of its standalone cleaning tool Stinger, specifically created to remove the Conficker virus. It will be updated on a regular basis to include any undetected Conficker variants from the wild.
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"Excellent and efficient program"
Version: McAfee Avert Stinger for W32/Conficker 10.0.1.537
Pros
Quietly thoroughly checked system and left me assured that it was worm free.
Cons
None so far
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"Program found no computer infection - I FEEL GREAT!"
Version: McAfee Avert Stinger for W32/Conficker 10.0.1.537
Pros
Ease od installation, on-going updates available.
Cons
I have no negatives at this point in time.
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"small but efficient tool"
Version: McAfee Avert Stinger for W32/Conficker 10.0.1.537
Pros
Downloaded and worked well
Cons
found none
Summary
Hopefully useful for the users against the worm.....
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"Fast and easy to use even for less techie types"
Version: McAfee Avert Stinger for W32/Conficker 10.0.1.537
Pros
It's very easy to use. Simple even for less technical users (such as friends family etc).
Cons
No real cons. File size was a little larger than I expected but it finds what it is supposed to.
Summary
McAfee has vastly improved this software since the earliest, clumsy versions. After many disappointed years, I finally recommend a McAfee product to my less techie people.
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"Hard to tell"
Version: McAfee Avert Stinger for W32/Conficker 10.0.1.537
Pros
From a trusted company and I use their security suite. It is very fast!
Cons
None at this time
Summary
It didn't catch Conficker, but I already know I haven't got it on my machine, so it is impossible for me to tell if this works or not?
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"Easy and straightforward operation."
Version: McAfee Avert Stinger for W32/Conficker 10.0.1.537
Pros
No hassle download, installation and scan.
Reported my machine clean (hopefully that's accurate!).Cons
Nothing noted........
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"Seemed to do the job just fine!"
Version: McAfee Avert Stinger for W32/Conficker 10.0.1.537
Pros
Easy download and operation!
Cons
Leaves a file on the desktop I could do without.
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"Was easy to use and found no problems"
Version: McAfee Avert Stinger for W32/Conficker 10.0.1.537
Pros
Program was easy to use, download went well - no virus found.
Cons
No negatives found in the program
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"Didnt find anything so that must be good"
Version: McAfee Avert Stinger for W32/Conficker 10.0.1.537
Pros
Small download and did its job nicely but dont know if I was infected or not but this say I wasnt
Cons
Bit slow to scan
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