McAfee Internet Security
Essential, award-winning protection for your PC
Features
- Award-Winning Anti-Virus Protection
- Parental Controls and Web Safety Tools
- Optimize your PC’s performance
What’s Included?
Award-Winning Anti-Virus Protection
- Stay safe from Trojans, viruses, spyware, rootkits, and more, with state-of-the-art anti-malware protection
- Detects, quarantines, and blocks viruses and malware to prevent damage to your PC
- Keep zero-day threats and botnets at bay—McAfee Active Protection™ and Global Threat Intelligence technology have you covered
Parental Controls
- Block inappropriate sites and set time limits for Internet use
- Set time limits on Internet usage
- See what your kids have been up to online with a detailed usage report
Privacy and PC Optimization Tools
- Identifies software in need of updating by checking the version on your PC against our database using Vulnerability Scanner
- Deletes unnecessary cookies and temporary internet files that slow down your PC with McAfee® QuickClean™
- Securely destroy sensitive files, such as tax documents, with McAfee® Shredder™
Wi-Fi Protection
- Two-Way Firewall system monitors and stops traffic in and out of your PC trying to connect to suspicious servers and known Botnets
Additional Features
Web Protection
- Helps you make smarter decisions about what you click, and protects you from malicious downloads
Network Manager
- Monitor your home Wi-Fi network even when you’re not home
- Blocks unknown devices from accessing your Wi-Fi
- Prevents others from eavesdropping on your internet usage
Spam and Dangerous Email Filter
- Keeps dangerous emails out of your inbox, and stops annoying junk mail from cluttering your inbox
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Reviews for McAfee Internet Security 2017
The home page is simple and offers an excellent preview of the security components available. Clicking on each leads you to a page with detailed information. Curiously, the ‘home’ link on this page leads you to another page that shows all the devices that are protected and allows you to add more.
In their latest [Oct. 2016] tests, McAfee didn’t do badly at all at AV Test [av-test[.]org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-10/]. I use it on low powered systems [mini-PC, tablet etc.] where I’ve found better rated software like Bitdefender is just too much, & really slows down Windows startup, & sometimes overall performance. I also switched to McAfee in win7 64 bit since later/latest versions of Bitdefender wouldn’t let me run VirtualBox [the combo’s fine in 10 (?)].
The downside I’ve found is that the only way to renew is by paying McAfee list price direct — I have to uninstall, then use McAfee’s removal tool [to eliminate all traces], set up a new or re–use an inactive account, and then I can use free offers or retail keys I bought on sale to reinstall.
A lot is usually at stake when choosing an anti-virus. Considering many factors before choosing an anti-virus is a good approach bearing in mind the tons of options that exist. Based on that approach, I tried out McAfee Internet Security 2017 to determine whether it matches my expectations. Here are my findings.
Overview of McAfee Internet Security 2017
After downloading and installing this anti-virus, you will note that its UI is reminiscent of its predecessor. As such, if you have used this program it will be easy to get started right away. You will quickly note the Home screen option that lists all the devices you have protected. Further, it has the Web and Email Protection, McAfee Updates, Virus and Spyware Protection, and Your Subscription panels.
Pros
Protect all your devices
With McAfee Internet Security 2017, it is possible to install it on all your devices for a blanket protection approach. That is, you get unlimited keys for your devices. This approach is beneficial in ensuring all the devices connected to your network are secure from unauthorized access or malware.
Additional components
After installing this program, you will notice the True Key by Intel Security panel. Well, this is one of the additional components that the program presents. True Key is a password manager that can save you from having to rely on another manager to store your passwords. Unlike other password managers, True Key employs another approach that could impress you. Instead of the regular master password, you can choose to send an email for each sign in.
The other additional component is Parental Controls. This option lets you choose different content categories for blocking on the target computer. At the same time, you can access weekly reports of that computer’s activities for further control.
Cons
Slightly longer operations
After installing McAfee Internet Security 2017, I noted a slight decrease in performance. This is the kind of impact that would not bother many users though. For instance, I have a performance application through which I noted the additional seconds in boot time after this anti-virus’ installation.
Not compelling
After using this application for a while, I did not note any feature that could give it an upper hand over other programs in the same space. On researching about it, I further noted McAfee Internet Security 2017’s lower scores regarding protection compared to Bitdefender and Kaspersky.
Conclusion
Clearly, the main thing that sets McAfee Internet Security 2017 apart from the rest is its ingenious way of managing passwords. Otherwise, it did not come across as a robust anti-virus package to which I can switch.
This is legit, thanks for McAfee Internet Security 2017. Get it before it’s gone!
10 / 10!!!
perfect antivirus
VERY GOOD
Best av
perfect antivirus
very nice!!!
is a good sotfware
McAfee Internet Security 2016 is an incredible software that lets you protect all the devices in your home regardless of its OS. It works in both the Mac, Windows PC, Android, and iPhone, and provides excellent protection along with other useful features. It integrates with all the major browsers to shield you from visiting sites that contain malware and viruses. Also, you get to enjoy a powerful parental control feature and real-time protection.
Pros
Installation and user interface
The software is pretty light so downloading it wouldn’t give you a headache. During installation, McAfee Internet Security scans your computer to check and eliminate issues that might interfere. This will take approximately a minute.
The home page is simple and offers an excellent preview of the security components available. Clicking on each leads you to a page with detailed information. Curiously, the ‘home’ link on this page leads you to another page that shows all the devices that are protected and allows you to add more.
More than a simple antivirus program
McAfee Internet Security provides a range of features to enhance protection. The antivirus scores highly scores highly in the AV comparatives tests where it has an advanced+ rating on two different categories. Although it is behind Norton and BitDefender, it will handle all your internet protection and remove viruses and malware effectively. I performed a complete scan on my computer and it performed fast.
Useful utilities
McAfee Internet Security 2016 comes preloaded with a range of bonus features that widen its scope of use. You can use it to shred confidential files and clean traces of your online activities. It also has a WebAdvisor to warn you if you visit dangerous websites and a vulnerability scanner.
Spam filtering
Unlike other antivirus that promise to filter spam but do nothing much, McAfee Internet Security 2016 actually eliminates spam from your inbox. However, it missed a few of them.
Password manager
With this software, you don’t need an additional password manager. It provides True Key a highly functional password manager that rivals the well-known software in this niche. It saves and retrieves passwords from both websites and applications.
Cons
Slows down computer
Although by a small margin, McAfee Internet Security 2016 will slow down your computer. If you have a powerful computer you may not feel the difference easily, but for slow computers, you’ll immediately notice.
Poor support
McAfee doesn’t handle support requests on its own and chooses to subcontract other companies. In case you have issues, expect to wait for quite a long time before a solution is provided.
Conclusion
McAfee Internet Security 2016 is one of the best antivirus software that offers all-round protection and works on a variety of devices seamlessly. It has many features, most of which would help you on a daily basis. I recommend it to anyone in need of an internet security suite.
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I have a question. Does it come with a key licensed? Because right now its asking for a promo code? Also, what is the difference between download 1 or download 2 = Download Mirror? Thank you.
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