McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008 Review

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(More customer reviews)After being unhappy with ZoneAlarm for a few annoying flaws, I dumped it and tried Norton's Virusscan. They have a trial demo you can download online. But Norton caused some crashes when I was surfing with Firefox. Mostly it don't like certain firefox plugins.
Then I ordered McAfee. It arrived quickly. It installed easily. And now it's working beautifully. No problems at all.

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With the daily emergence of new and more sophisticated Internet threats you need more than an anti-virus program for protection. You also need a guide to help you avoid online attacks that target you your computer your identity and that could disrupt your life immeasurably. McAfee VirusScan Plus with SiteAdvisor helps you avoid online dangers and also protects your PC from malicious activity. This security service offers anti-virus and anti-spyware technology and includes a fi rewall to protect what you value. McAfee SiteAdvisor safety ratings help you avoid unsafe websites. Improved performance allows this essential and proactive software to protect you without disturbing your online experience.System Requirements:Microsoft® Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 (SP4) or higher Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher Windows VistaTM Personal computer with Pentium-compatible processor 500 MHz or higher and 256 MB RAM800 X 600 or higher resolutionInternet connectionMicrosoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 or laterOptional: Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or laterNote: To upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer visit theMicrosoft website at http://www.microsoft.comSupported Email ProgramsPOP3 (Outlook Express Outlook Eudora Netscape)Supported Instant Messaging ProgramsAOL Instant Messenger 2.1 or laterYahoo Messenger 4.1 or laterMicrosoft Windows Messenger 3.6 or laterMSN Messenger 6.0 or later*Must meet Windows Vista operating system requirements.Internet access required for updating.Format: WIN 2000XPVISTA Genre:UTILITIES UPC:731944568324 Manufacturer No:VSF08EMB1RUA

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Norton Antivirus 2008 1 User Review

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(More customer reviews)First off let me qualify my review a bit: I'm a software developer and systems architect. I have a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.A. in Mathematics. It's safe to say I know my way around my own computer.
That said, I regret ever purchasing this software and wish I had stuck to any number of freely available antivirus solutions out there that are far less bloated. Rest assured, I have since uninstalled this software, but I'm still out the cash.
Because my livelihood and my consulting business depends on the performance and stability of my systems, I keep my computers - especially those I use for development - in absolute pristine shape. There is never any unnecessary software installed, drives are never fragmented, and only the necessary services are running.
Unfortunately, installing Norton Antivirus 2008 has brought my productivity and efficiency to an absolute screeching halt. Immediately prior to installing the software, my system would boot in 15 - 20 seconds. It now takes 5 minutes, and no, I am not exaggerating. It boots to Windows XP in approximately 2 to 3 minutes, but the system isn't usable - due to whatever the heck Norton is trying to do in the background - for another 2 minutes or so. I've tried numerous configurations of the software, such as disabling real-time scanning, etc., but to no avail.
I'm sure plenty will assume I'm trying to run this on a Pentium II 233MHz (and since installing this software, that's what it feels like), so here are my system specs:
- Intel E6600 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo
- 2GB Corsair low-latency RAM
- eVGA 8800GTS
- Windows XP Pro
Performance never has been, and should not be, any problem whatsoever.
Norton needs to understand that people don't buy computers just so they have the privilege of using Norton Antivirus. We buy computers for personal and financial reasons. We use your software out of necessity. Our computing needs and desires do not center around YOUR software. You need to find a way to get this garbage to run without bringing very capable systems to their knees.

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Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2008 CD Retail.Norton AntiVirus 2008 protects your PC against spyware viruses and other Internet threats. It works automatically to block harmful software before it penetrates your system cleans email and instant messaging attachments and Internet downloads and includes automatic updates to keep you protected against newly discovered threats. Norton AntiVirus works quietly in the background so you can use your PC without disruption.Set-and-forgetfunctionality delivers optimum antivirus protection right out of the box without requiring any intervention. Norton AntiVirus automatically checks for and installs new threat signatures and product features as they become available throughout your service subscription.

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