McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008

McAfee Internet Security Suite

If it only had a better firewall.

by: The Sports Fan on 16-Jan-2008 10:50:02 AM

Pros: Well, if it had a better firewall it would be a good security suite. It has a good anti-virus, above average anti-spyware and a fun to play with but a passive firewall that doesn't do well in penetration teats, can easily be bypassed and, or disabled and it never asked me a single question, not one. If a firewall doesn't ask, I get worried that it's sub par. This is the weak point of this suite.

Cons: Site Adviser is free. There are far better free firewalls then the one in this suite. It misses some infections and can't kill some others. One of my best friends was McAfee since 2007, Her computers were running poorly. I talked her into trying my first choice in a security suite and it found 16 infections, Two were trojans, one virus and the rest were spy cookies. For myself, I'll stick with KIS and Ashampoo anti-spyware v2.

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McAfee Internet Security Suite

And the verdict is.......

by: Charles K on 27-Feb-2008 10:20:26 PM

Pros: I used McAfee for over a year when it was free through my ISP and it was ok but nothing to write home about. This suite came pre-installed on my new Dell Desktop with dual hard drives. The first thing I did was download MCPR ( the McAfee removal tool) and removed it from both. The anti-virus isn't bad at all but I agree that the firewall is the weak point in this suit and thats the reason I got rid of it. I just can't trust it. A new computer is a big investment for anyone so security is of the utmost importance to me. I chose another suite for mine.

Cons: Firewall is the weak point. It can be disabled or bypassed by a hacker. Doesn't flash warnings or ask questions like I'd expect.

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McAfee Internet Security Suite

VIRUS entrance

by: rhinorulz on 05-May-2008 07:16:01 AM

Cons: I got a trojon while using Mcafee and the support wouldn't help me with what I needed which was my system scrubed.

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McAfee Internet Security Suite

Sucks A** Big Time

by: Bug_Arnett on 05-Apr-2008 11:54:10 AM

Pros: Absolutely nothing

Cons: Hmmm, where do I begin....Well its a HUGE system hog. Keeps your cpu usage at 100%(or at least it did on mine). For all you newbies and beginners out there, it would definitely be too complicated.I wouldn't recommend this garbage too anyone not even my worst enemy. I highly recommend Avg for your anti-virus and comodo for your firewall, two of the best and FREE security programs out there.

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McAfee Internet Security Suite

rubbish-don't trust it!

by: master g1 on 11-Feb-2008 02:52:12 AM

Pros: nothing!i don't like multinational company's with massive advertising that promotes *****!the only reason you know about their products is their aggresiive marketing. just cause it sells well doesn't mean it's good.there are many other products out there ten times better and cheaper!your ***** advertising doesn't work with me!keep it real!

Cons: if you got any sense then you will keep away from all mcfee products!the choice is yours if you wan't trouble get mcfee!

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