McAfee Internet Security Suite 2005 Version 7.0 (McAfee Internet Security)

Member Name: little_pandora

Product:	McAfee Internet Security
Date:	18/02/05 (1421 review reads)
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Advantages: Best pop-up blocker, Easy to install, Reasonable price

Disadvantages: None so far!

As the McAfee product description says, the internet may well be a wealth of information and delights, but it also comes at a price. How many people out there are suffering at the hands of computer viruses, their computer left useless, files lost, personal details stolen, information tampered with? Too many, is my guess. However, a solution is close at hand in the form of McAfee internet security suite, s superb internet security package that provides a great peace of mind.

The 2005 version 7.0 is one of the most comprehensive security packages currently on offer. Priced at a reasonable £30 (this may vary from shop-to-shop, but not by much I’d bet), this package has so far provided fantastic protection for my new Philips computer, purchased over three months ago now.

As a regular internet user, the service I value the most is the pop-up blocker, which works very efficiently. Unlike other services I have used before that claim to do the same job, McAfee actually prevents every single pop-up, but allows me to alter settings for certain websites in which I may need to access the pop-ups. I have found McAfee the most effective provider of this service, as any other I have previously encountered only seems to filter a small number of pop-ups, and the more damaging ones were still permitted, as the casino winner pop-ups or ‘hourly prize’ winners (load of tosh!). This, fortunately, is dealt with much more effectively by the McAfee package.

Other services include:

- Virus protection: comprehensive protection that allows you to safely download from the internet or share files without receiving or passing on any viruses. This is automatic and ‘virtually effortless’, and when you purchase the 7.0 version you receive one year’s free scanner update.
- Block unwanted junk/malicious email with McAfee Spamkiller. Uses advanced technology to block such junk email as well as pop-ups. This is a very valuable package, which I have benefited from immensely, as a previous victim of some disgusting emails.
- Hacker prevention (self-explanatory really)
- Prevents spying and pop-up ad programs: benefit of choice, you can allow certain pop-ups which are scanned for viruses first
Prevents identity theft: this takes on more importance for me since my grandfather recently suffered from such a problem (it’s consequently been resolved, thank God!)

With such a comprehensive coverage, your computer is virtually a fortress against viruses or other unwanted effects. I’d rate McAfee as the best provider of internet security around; it‘s certainly protected my computer. It’s effectiveness is especially impressive considering I download a LOT from the internet as well as files from Kazaa, which is well-known for it’s virus problems. It’s very easy to install, not too expensive and has a 24 hour free live support service, just in case you encounter any problems. McAfee provide a first-rate service, and I recommend anyone who is a regular or even only sometime internet user to purchase this package if they want to safeguard their computer. It’s worth it.

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