McAfee Total Protection beta series

McAfee Total Protection beta Reviewed on 07/14/2006

The Bottom Line: McAfee takes on Microsoft Windows Live OneCare with McAfee Total Protection beta, a complete suite of security and system-maintenance tools that, even in beta, is superior to Microsoft's offering.

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McAfee Total Protection Reviewed on 02/27/2007

The Bottom Line: McAfee Total Protection feels like a grab bag of security and performance tools without any clear focus, which will likely frustrate the average user.

Specs: Complete package, Intel Pentium

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McAfee Internet Security Suite Reviewed on 01/17/2007

The Bottom Line: Despite the interface redesign, the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a grab bag of security and system performance tools. It'll keep your PC safe, but we think there are other products on the market that do so with greater ease.

Release Date: 08/01/2006

Specs: Complete package, Intel Pentium

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McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007 Reviewed on 09/26/2006

The Bottom Line: Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customer support lacking.

Release Date: 09/15/2006

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Intel Pentium, 300 MHz, Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

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McAfee Wireless Protection Reviewed on 09/20/2006

The Bottom Line: McAfee Wireless Protection makes more sense as part of the McAfee Total Protection suite than as a stand-alone application.

Release Date: 08/01/2006

Specs: Complete package, Intel Pentium

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