Intego VirusBarrier X5 10.5

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Intego VirusBarrier X5 is the simple, fast and non-intrusive antivirus solution for Macintosh computers. It offers thorough protection against viruses and malware of all types, coming from infected files or applications, whether on CD-ROMs, DVDs or other removable media, or in files downloaded over the Internet or other types of networks. VirusBarrier X5 protects your Mac from viruses by constantly examining all the files that your computer reads and writes, as well as watching for suspicious activity that may be the sign of viruses acting on applications or other files.

With VirusBarrier X5 on your computer, you can rest assured that your Macintosh has the best protection available against viruses of all kinds. VirusBarrier X5 works in the background and checks everything that your Mac does, looking for viruses. Version 10.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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  Intego VirusBarrier X5

  Nice Stuff.

  by: Rihandi on 16-May-2008 06:11:37 AM

  Pros: The software has a great layout and is a hell of a lot faster than other anti-virus scanners I've used.

  Cons: In the free trial the ability to download specific updates, especially new definitions expires almost immediately. The ability to get definitions should last for most of the trial.

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  Intego VirusBarrier X5

  A disaster.

  by: damead on 04-Apr-2008 11:57:15 AM

  Pros: I installed it, hit system-level hangups, and uninstalled it immediately, before finding positive features.

  Cons: When I installed it, I had two major failures at the system level, so I immediately uninstalled it. However, it only fixed one; I'll be reinstalling my OS (10.4.11) and hoping it fixes the other. The two failures:

  1) No longer would both of my FireWire daisy-chained Western Digital external hard drives appear on my desktop, only one or the other. Uninstalling VirusBarrier fixed that.

  2) Photoshop CS3 crashes every time I work on an image file and try to save it, losing all the work. And Bridge CS3 can crash when I try to find a folder to browse for images. Reinstalling PS and Bridge twice after uninstalling VirusBarrier leaves them still routinely crashing. This has stopped my workflow cold. I will reinstall my OS and pray that returns my Photoshop functionality.

  I am now fighting Intego to cancel my payment. Even though they have a 30-day trial period, because I (too trusting of rave reviews) bought it outright, they say I must pay for it despite the system damage because it is "used." The last thing they need to worry about is that I would use it without paying for it. Obviously I will never put any Intego product on my computer again.

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  Intego VirusBarrier X5

  Excellent software

  by: kajax on 27-Feb-2008 07:46:26 AM

  Pros: I bought this application on recommendation and was not disappointed. It is very easy to install and use, has an attractive interface and provides excellent virus protection. Intego provide you with free software and virus definition updates for 12 months, making sure you're always protected from the latest viruses. It scans files in the background while you work and doesn't slow down other activities. I'd recommend it to everyone.

  Cons: Price could be lower...

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  Intego VirusBarrier X5

  Great Mac Anti Virus

  by: atsoram on 22-Feb-2008 03:33:42 PM

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  Intego VirusBarrier X5

  The ONLY Mac Anti Virus I can recommend

  by: victhehun on 21-Feb-2008 11:31:34 AM

  Pros: Very Mac-like. Works in the background. Doesn't bother me, unlike McAffee and Symantec products I tried in the past.

  Interface is clean and self-explanatory. Installation was straight-forward and took very little time. The Sales Person I spoke with was very helpful!

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