ProtectMac AntiVirus

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• does what it says on the can...

  markpic--2008May 23, 2011

  Pros

  easy download and installation. 30 Day trial install.

  Cons

  identified a threat but was unable to remove it. I think its subscription based? Certainly feels like it will have ongoing costs to keep it up-to-date.

  Summary

  good and informative. Nice trial period :) Time will tell if it remains useful.

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• POSPOSPOSPOS

  p_e_duffyJanuary 3, 2010

  Pros

  ABSOLUTELY NONE!

  Cons

  ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING! Don't install because if you try to uninstall it !@#%@ *& you mac for good,

  Summary

  POS<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jan 3, 2010<p/>I was finally able to remove it from my mac

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• DO NOT INSTALL this! It's a CPU Hog!!!

  RTM32May 29, 2009

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  Summary

  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I installed on my 15" MacBook Pro and immediately had overheating issues. The computer ran hot all the time, and drained the battery in less than an hour. I opened activity window and found that the processor was running @ 100% continually due to this piece of software. I uninstalled it and Clamxav and I have no more overheating issues. I also found others who were having the same problem in the Apple discussions forum and traced it to the same cause. Just thought you should know!

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• Tested

  pantericaMay 26, 2009

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  Summary

  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Not bad for a new product. I got some viruses and some trojans in a safe folder and, after I've tried Intego Virus Barrier,Sophos Endprotection,TrendMicro Smart Surfing,iAntivirus and Norton, the only software to recognize that folder and the danger were: ClamXav and THIS ONE! Good to go for. Thanks

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• Not at all happy, would not recommend.

  garyandsylvOctober 13, 2008

  Pros

  Cannot think of any!!

  Cons

  Computer ran very slowly after install.

  Summary

  My computer is an iMac G4 2.1ghz, not what I would call slow, until I installed this product. Almost straight away the computer slowed to a crawl. Upon investigation with Activity Monitor, it showed the product using between 60 &#38; 80% of the processor, slowing down all other processes. Having un-installed the program, my computer is back to normal. I would not recommend this product!!

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