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4 stars
Version: McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008
"Decent security package..."
Pros: Mcafee VirusScan plus gives you antivirus, antispyware and firewall coverage for a fairly decent (39.99 USD) price which was perfect for me being an average pc user. McAfee VirusScan Plus's real-time protection is very swift at blocking viruses and took just under an hour to do a full scan. The antispyware mechanism didn't seem to pick up very much other than tracking cookies and a couple of more serious spywares. The firewall seems to work quite well and I did not experience any connectivity problems while it was on. McAfee's products are known for hogging system resources, but I can't actually say I noticed much of that moreso than any other antivirus program I've used before. I had it installed on my Dell Inspiron 6400 Vista pc...
Cons: The interface can be a little bit confusing at first and doesn't seem very "friendly." Can obviously bog down a somewhat older machine. McAfee's renewal policy is very stubborn and I had to basically argue with them on the phone to get my subscription cancelled. I know that's not specifically an issue with the product, but it's a good thing to know if you only plan on using their products for a limited time.
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