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One of the best aspects of Free McAfee Antivirus -Free VirusScan , in contrast to other virus cleaners, is that the software is backed by McAfee AVERT Labs (Antivirus Emergency Response Team), one of the world’s largest antivirus research groups. They research the latest virus threats and create vaccines. If you find a virus on your PC, you can submit it to the lab for testing–and receive a personalized diagnosis.
Recognising that viruses in the traditional sense (those in executable program form) are now just the tip of the iceberg, VirusScan 2006 covers a large range of hazardous web activity. This covers worms, Trojans, diallers and even phishing scams: if you click on a link in an email that leads to a known or potential phishing site, the program prevents access.
Additionally, automatic spyware and adware detection identifies, blocks and removes any programs that could jeopardise your privacy or simply affect your PC’s performance.
Performance
Previous versions of Free McAfee VirusScan have been accused of hogging system resources but v2006 installs very quickly and consumes relatively little hard disk space. A full system scan on a Windows XP laptop took only 40 minutes and almost instantly uncovered a Trojan that our current anti-virus software had evidently missed. Third-party tester ICSA Labs has also verified the program for virus detection and cleaning.
Ease of use
VirusScan 2006 benefits from a clean, intuitive interface that makes scanning and protecting your PC as simple as possible. You can access all the main features from the central Security Center, which integrates seamlessly with other McAfee products such as Personal Firewall Plus. Helpfully, the program automatically downloads new updates daily to keep up with the latest threats.
Value for moneyAlthough £40 may have seemed reasonable for an anti-virus package a few years ago, McAfee now has to compete with free software like Avast and AVG. While VirusScan has more to offer in terms of features, these high-quality programs make it seem expensive, even if you believe that you can’t put a price on protection.
The new version of VirusScan is fast and effective, with plenty of features and offers full coverage for web users in the face of online threats.
Automatic operation renders it beginner friendly, while daily updates lend peace of mind. However, we can’t help thinking McAfee Internet Security Suite 2006 is a better buy, as for £20 more it offers this program plus three other security products.
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