McAfee Anti-Virus Software Review

McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2010

Essential. Most effective protection against virus threats. With thousands of new viruses created every day, relying on traditional security updates isn’t enough anymore. McAfee® AntiVirus Plus instantly detects and blocks viruses, including stopping web threats before they are downloaded to your PC. Reengineered for the fastest PC performance ever, the software’s innovative design simplifies your security experience while offering essential protection.

Award-winning Anti-Virus, firewall, spyware and online protection

Exclusive Active Protection technology - Unlike the competition, new and emerging threats are analyzed and blocked in milliseconds, so you don’t have to wait for regular updates to arrive. The result: virtually no gap in your protection. Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware - Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware, even rootkits -  insidious programs designed to tamper with your PC. Two-Way Firewall - Blocks outsiders from hacking into your PC.

Easier to use

McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2010 is all about ease of use.
The completely redesigned Home Screen gives you all the information you need at a glance.
(New) Home Screen - Completely redesigned to streamline your security experience. Easily check the status of your protection, monitor how many threats have been blocked, and manage your security - all from the Home Screen.
(New) Idle Timer & Scheduler - Reserve security scans and updates for when you are not using your PC, for less disruptions.
My Home Network - Manage security settings within your home network. My Home Network verifies that McAfee has been properly installed on all your PCs.
(Improved) Alert System - Reconfigured to give you the most crucial product alerts. Alerts are less intrusive and easier to understand.
(Improved) Help Center - Smarter and more intuitive - get accurate answers specifically related to the tasks you’re trying to accomplish with contextual Help.
Exclusive Active Protection technology - Unlike the competition, new and emerging threats are analyzed and blocked in milliseconds, so you don’t have to wait for regular updates to arrive. The result: virtually no gap in your protection.
Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware - Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware, even rootkits - insidious programs designed to tamper with your PC.
Two-Way Firewall - Blocks outsiders from hacking into your PC.