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Rating:  91 reviews
Sales Rank: 151
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0.1 x 0.1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: MIS08EMB3RUA
Model: MIS08EMB3RUA
UPC: 731944567990
EAN: 0731944567990
ASIN: B000TMHZX4
Release Date: August 27, 2007
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| Features:
| • | 8-in-1 PC and Internet protection for a worry-free online experience | | • | Online security from identity thieves, spammers, and predators | | • | Protection from viruses, hackers, and spyware; keeps PC healthy | | • | Backs up and restores photos, music, and important files | | • | Warns about sites that send spam, install adware, or attempt scams |
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Product Description
You spend lots of time on your PC. You enjoy cruising and using the Internet. Covert predators hide behind sites you visit ready to maliciously attack your information and your PC itself. McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 is a 1-Year insurance policy that really works as a shield. You get routine updates to stay ahead of new antagonists. Continue to enjoy your PC and be safe. Backs Up & Restores Files. Automated backup and one click restore so you don t lose photos, music and important files. Secures your Identity. Protects your online identity so you can shop, bank, e-mail, and instant message worry free. Prevents Spam & E-mail Scams. Prevents spam and phishing scams so you can e-mail with friends and family safely Protects Children Online. Filters offensive content, pictures, and Web sites so you can keep your children Scan your computer, check for updates configure your security settings using the new McAfee SecurityCenter. This essential, easy-to-use program gives you one-click access to your computer s security information Daily updates are installed automatically. When a new version of McAfee is available, you get it automatically at no charge during your subscription, ensuring that you always have up-to-date protection for 1 Year after installing to PC 24/7 virus and threat protection from McAfee AVERT Labs continuously monitors worldwide virus activities and provides immediate anti-virus protection and removal solutions Network Manager monitors PCs across your network for security weaknesses so you can easily fix security issues from one centralized network map SiteAdvisor adds safety ratings to sites and search engine results based on comprehensive spam, adware, and online scam safety tests
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| Customer Reviews: Read 86 more reviews...
 Great Protection! November 17, 2007
Reviewer (Chicago, IL USA)
63 out of 68 found this review helpful
This is a great product but only if you have Windows Vista. I installed it on a computer with XP and one with Vista. It slowed the computer with XP down a bit, but somehow the computer with Vista ran much faster. It has great features, it has most protection plus it can clean old or unnecessary files from your computer to free space. It advises you of any changes to your computer. It can even manage a network if you have one. Things that I don't like about this product is the firewall, and sometimes you have to restart your computer for updates to take effect. It also scans a little slow. But out of all programs I have used like Norton, CA, Trend Micro, and Spyware Doctor, I like this one the most. There are also free programs that provide good security like Avast, AVG, Bitdefender Free, and Cyberdefender, all of these can be downloaded from their own website or download.com. Overall I would recommend this product.
 Watch Your Bank Account February 25, 2008
J. Douglas (United Kingdom)
58 out of 59 found this review helpful
McAfee have recently introduced AUTOMATIC RENEWAL. It sounds harmless enough, but what that means is, without telling you first, or informing you via email, you are 'opted-in' to this new service, which debits your bank account for cover renewal well in advance.
Basically, they take money from your account without your permission or consent, using your card details they have on record. Not only that, but you can't cancel the automatic renewal service from your online McAfee account; no, you have to contact Customer Services to get it taken off.
There are many people out there who's bank account will be tipped into an overdraft situation with this little McAfee trick, and the banks will then charge people for going overdrawn with their accounts, and all because McAfee think it's fine to take money from peoples accounts without permission, and opting them into something that should legally be agreed to first.
Bottom line - McAfee gives great protection with it's software, but this latest stunt proves that they can act just as badly and dishonestly as the people online they are trying to protect you from. Shame on you, McAfee
 registration failure February 26, 2008
Roxi Dan (USA)
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 - 3 User [Newest Version]I bought this program expecting a simple install. The program ran for 30 day then started to tell me my virus definition file was older that 30 days and needed to be updated. i was under the impression that i was protected all this time but i was not. i went to update the file and found that the program did not register itself at Mcafee and their was no 1 year account open under my name . i contacted mcafee and they insisted that i use a 30 trial version instead of just registering my program that i had.
After reinstalling the program i went to see if it had registered at the mcafee site and again it had not.I was still lacking the necessary definition to protect my computer ,while the program was telling me i was protected.Not so.I ask them to activate my 1 year subscription and they refused unless i scanned the box and sent them the number on the bottom. I had already sent them that number and that program number was valid and had never been activated,yet they insisted i scan the box . i was on the phone telling them i have no scanner and a scanner wasnt part of the system requirements when i bought this program. They knew the number was good and never had been activated but refused to register the new product. I told them that the program was suppose to register itself.
.They still refused. I believe they are shipping cds that are not complete and require you to down load and provide info because they simple want to move the old disk. The cds are suppose to register them self . Beware , just because the program says you are protected ,it may not be so. you wont know for 30 days when its gives you the action required message and then you too will have to face the mcafee road block division. i would recommend steering clear of this even though its priced well .You wont be sure of the protection level. It appear that the only thing that works automatically is the auto removal of money from your bank account when it renews itself without telling you. I believe i have simply lost my money on this program because they are insisting that i provide the same information to them over and over and they tell me its registered and it still is not. Im looking at norton now . May be more expensive but their appears to be a reason for that. It probably works!
Well Rounded Internet Security That Actually Works August 2, 2008
M. Pickering (MI, USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
McAfee is a well known name in computer security software, which has been around for many years. In fact, if you ask the average computer user what brand name anti-virus software they know of, the usual response will either be McAfee or Norton. Both of these brands (along with many others) are well known and are very useful in fighting the war on cyber-crime and the malicious acts of computer hackers. Computer security software isn't nearly as simple as it once was. I remember the good old days when the biggest concern was scanning a floppy disk for a virus before installing it on your computer. But it's not just pimply-faced teen geeks, sitting in a dark room, dreaming up mischievous computer code while eating Hot Pockets anymore. Today's attacks are complex worms, Trojan Horses, Spyware, Malware, and even Hijacking, just to name a few. And don't even get me started on e-mail Spam! A simple Anti-Virus program is no longer enough to protect your computer. You need a package to kill viruses, block spyware, firewall protection to block hackers, spam prevention, and filters to keep children safe from offensive content and the many other dangers of the Internet. These are just a few of the things that are needed in one's arsenal of protection when using a computer these days, and McAfee has developed a software suite with everything you need, all on one CD-ROM.
The McAfee Internet Security Suite boasts 10-in-1 protection for your system. These key areas include:
1 - Safe Search/Safe Surf
2 - Home License Subscription Service
3 - Stops Viruses
4 - Stops Hackers
5 - Blocks Spyware
6 - Improves PC Health
7 - Secures Your Identity
8 - Prevents Spam & Email Scams
9 - Protects Children Online
10 - Backs Up & Restores Files
Some of the features you get with the McAfee Internet Security Suite are:
* McAfee Site Advisor - Adds safety rating to sites and search engine results, based on comprehensive spam, adware and online scam safety tests.
* Integrated anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, anti-spam, anti-phishing and backup technologies.
* Spyware protection - Detects, blocks and removes spyware and adware.
* Do Not Disturb Mode - Watch movies, slide shows, play games, uninterrupted as McAfee security service intelligently defers tasks, updates and alerts when you're in full screen mode.
* Backup & Restore - Saves copies of your most valuable files, wherever you want, encrypting and compressing your files on a CD/DVD, USB external device (flash drive, hard drive, etc.) or network drive.
* McAfee Image Analysis - Enhances content protection by protecting your family from potentially offensive content and pictures.
* McAfee System Guards - Watches your computer for specific behaviors that may signal virus, spyware or hacker activity.
* McAfee X-Ray for Windows - Detects and kills rootkits and other malicious applications that hide from Windows and other anti-virus programs.
* McAfee Security Center - Makes it simple to review the PC security status, check for updates and fix potential security issues.
* McAfee Network Manager - Monitors PCs across your network for security weaknesses so you can easily fix security issues from one centralized network map.
Installing the McAfee Internet Security Suite is very straightforward. Although the box comes with a quit start guide, you shouldn't really even need it. Upon inserting the CD you will be prompted with a very generic looking startup screen. You click on the Security Suite link, at the top of the page, to begin the software installation. It will prompt you to choose between a complete or custom installation. I recommend that you select complete, unless you intend on excluding any of the Security Suite features or need to install the program files onto a different hard drive, instead of the default C:\ drive. The software also asks if you would like to download any new software updates during the installation process. If you have an active Internet connection then I highly recommend agreeing to allow the downloading as part of the installation. However, keep in mind that unless you have a broadband Internet connection, this process could take a very long time. My download was just over 60 MB, which would take a painful amount of time to download over a dial-up connection. Your computer will also be scanned for viruses, prior to installing the new Security Suite, to make sure that you're getting the best protection.
My copy of the McAfee Internet Security Suite was for 3 computers, so I installed it on three different systems in a row. I found that the average installation process took about 20 to 25 minutes. This included downloading the 60 megabytes of updates, over a 6 Mbps broadband connection. The entire process was very easy, requiring very little user interaction. I launched the McAfee Security Center, after the installation was complete, and checked all of the configuration settings. The screen will show if your computer security needs attention or if you are fully protected. By default all updates are set to download and install automatically, and most every other core application is set for maximum protection, providing the least amount of required user interaction. Although I chose to tweak a few of the settings, I was pleased to see that McAfee has configured the entire Internet Security Suite for complete, automated protection. This means that the end user does not need to have much computer knowledge to install and use this application.
Another great thing I discovered about McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 is that it doesn't bog down your computer performance. Of course the performance will likely depend on the individual computer specifications of each system it is installed on, but for the most part I noticed very little change in boot times and overall performance in Windows. Just about everyone knows that these security suite programs are usually quite taxing on system resources of your computer. While McAfee is no exception at taking up some system resources, it does so with remarkable efficiency. On all three computers I installed it on, ranging from only a few months old to one system that is at least 4 or 5 years old, I noticed only a few seconds of additional time in booting up the computer, after installing the McAfee software, and any overall speed and performance changes in Windows were unnoticeable. Even when the application checks for updates, or downloads and installs them, you will rarely notice any form of slower performance on your PC. This is a major breakthrough in Internet security software, and it is certainly the best that I have personally experienced in the many years that I have been using these sort of security program packages. In the past I have used software from Trend Micro, Symantec (aka Norton), McAfee, Panda and ZoneLabs. While they have all shown their own strengths and weaknesses, I find this latest release from McAfee to be the best, most well rounded Internet security package on the market today. It's a breeze to install, is very easy to use, and doesn't seem to affect computer performance in a measurable degree. Now that McAfee (and most of the other competitor manufacturers) offers multi-license packages at reduced prices, it is now very affordable to protect every computer in your home with a safe, full-featured security suite. This package comes with a 3 user license, but McAfee offers 4 and 5 user licenses for about $10.00 more per machine. That sure beats needing to purchase a full-priced package for each and every computer in your household.
Although no security package is perfect in every way, I think McAfee has come as close as you can get today. However, a few factors prevent me from giving this software a perfect 5-star rating. First of all, the software package comes with no detailed manual and no video tutorial for beginners. Also, McAfee technical support charges fees for help with serious issues. Sure, they offer a FAQ knowledge base for free, as well as a free on-line chat service, but for serious problems that require a technician to work directly with you, McAfee charges anywhere from $9.95 to $59.95 per incident. I don't like companies charging customers for support of their products and I was hoping to see McAfee stand behind their security suite without imposing charges to loyal consumers. I have also read some professional testing reviews complaining about problems with installing the McAfee Internet Security Suite onto systems that already had pre-existing infections. I have also noticed that some of the pop-up messages that the program displays, when a security problem occurs, don't give enough information to the user about what the problem is. This means that you have to sometimes choose whether to allow the requested activity to continue without knowing for sure whether it could be potentially harmful to your system or not. Still, these are shortfalls that I have noticed with every other security package that I have used in the past, and I feel that McAfee has produced a product that is effective and as easy to use as one would expect to find today. I give this product a solid 4 stars and recommend it to everyone who has multiple computers in their home that need a full arsenal of Internet security tools. If you want a product that you can install and then virtually forget about, knowing that the software is keeping your system safe and secure, then the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 is the right choice for you.
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Below are the computer system requirements for McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 (as identified on the McAfee website):
* Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 (SP4) or higher, Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher, Windows Vista* and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) Personal computer with Pentium-compatible processor 500 MHz or higher and 256 MB RAM or higher.
* 800 X 600 or higher resolution.
* Internet connection.
* .NET Framework version 1.1.4322 .
* Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.
* Optional: Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later.
Supported Email Programs
* POP3 - Outlook Express, Outlook, Eudora, Netscape, IncrediMail and Thunderbird; Japanese only: Shuriken, Becky and PostPet.
* MAPI - Outlook.
* Web - MSN/Hotmail or email account with POP3 access.
Supported Instant Messaging Programs
* AOL Instant Messenger 2.1 or later.
* Yahoo Messenger 4.1 or later.
* Microsoft Windows Messenger 3.6 or later.
* MSN Messenger 6.0 or later.
Required For Anti-Spam Toolbar Plug-In
* Outlook Express 6.0 or later.
* Outlook 2000 or later.
* Eudora 6.0 or later.
* Thunderbird 1.0 or later.
* Must meet Windows Vista operating system requirements
 SO much better! March 30, 2008
M. C. Willis (United States)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
I was a loyal McAfee customer for years up until 2006, when I went to upgrade to the newest version of the Internet Security Suite. I was a bit put off by all the bad reviews it'd gotten, and I had been a little frustrated with McAfee slowing down my computer with the previous verion I'd had, so I decided to give Norton Internet Security Suite 2007 a try.
BAD MOVE. I was very unhappy with it, and was even more unhappy that neither Norton nor McAfee seemed to have put out a decent product for that year.
When it came time to upgrade again (as I personally don't care to simply renew subscriptions), I was pleased to see the reviews for McAfee being much better than the had been the last time. So, I decided to go back to it, and I'm so glad I did! It's much better than Norton (no lagging, no throwing tantrums, none of that - just good ol' McAfee protection!). The security center is easy for me to navigate, and it's got a nice interface. I feel safe and secure, but without any headaches to go along with it!
It's SO much better now that I'm back with McAfee!
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