AntiVirus

McAfee AntiVirus Plus 3User 2010
$59.99
I actually received two anti-virus software programs in the span of the last two months and have to admit that I have been incredibly let down by both Trend Micro's internet security pro AND McAfee's Antivirus Plus 2010.


Antivirus Plus is the kind of software you can get for free online. It offers NO bonus features worth the purchase and only offers 3 of 8 features listed on the back of the box. This is a HUGE dissapointment. I got this with the inclination that I was receiving TOTAL virus protection. I figured this program would offer the full spectrum of coverage. From online security during web shopping sessions to site advisor protection that would keep me and my family members only clicking on verified, SAFE links. But, alas, this software offers none of that! Compared to Trend Micro's Internet Security Pro 3.0 this is a total waste of computer space. Trend Micro's security is only four dollars more expensive but it covers EVERYTHING and also features bonus componants like a PC Tune up feature that cleans up your hardrive space and even gives you 2 gb of free online space to keep files safe if need be.

McAfee has also let me down in the scanning department of the software. It picked up 2 viruses (trojans) on my system but failed to fix them in any way. It wasn't even able to quarentine the files and I wound up with some program message telling me to contact McAfee for further support. This is a BIG problem to me. When I purchase antivirus software, I expect it to be up to date and ready to clean, quarentine, repair and wipe the suspected infections clear off of my PC. For McAfee, which is supposedly such a HUGE name in antivirus protection, to fail me on this level, is unforgiveable.


This is getting uninstalled right after I finish this review!!! Also, I may have promoted Trend Micro a bit, but I am also not a huge fan of there software. I like the fact that it offers the wide variety of protection and help but I am a little peeved that it didn't suspect the previous files I mentioned that McAfee picked up. I am not sure why that was, but it leads me to believe that TM security pro 3.0 is behind in it's virus database or is not performing the constant background scanning that it implies it does. I am now currently looking into finding something that is going to keep my computers running smoothly and that will not only FIND the viruses, but clean them out as well. I might wind up back with Norton, despite the incredible lag it gives to my computers. Oh well!

McAfee AntiVirus Plus 1User 2010
$39.99
Installed with no issues on XP computer. Was much cheaper to buy this new product than to renew the existing contract for another year even tho' Norton owns McAfee. Go figure. The title was a bit misleading at first as I thought it would be for two computers (as it says: Plus ONE user) but I read the evaluations before ordering and knew that to not be the case.
It has worked flawlessly with no slowdowns on the computer as with previous programs. A good deal.

Norton Antivirus 2009 [OLD VERSION]
$39.99
everything came just as promised still in the package. it works great. so far no problems.

Norton Antivirus 2009 3User [OLD VERSION]
$69.99
NAV 2009 works as advertised. I have installed on two systems with XP home and Vista without difficulty.