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THE GOOD
McAfee VirusScan Plus includes system performance tools; antispyware protection; and a personal firewall.

THE BAD
McAfee VirusScan Plus consumes more system resources than Norton, and lacks a consistent and thorough technical support offering.

THE BOTTOM LINE
Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customer support lacking.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 3.3 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. September 26, 2006 08:49
    Terrible
    0.5/5
    I really hate to bad mouth anyone but I have wasted at least 80 hours since jul 30,when they FORCED a horrible "upgrade" on their customers. Since then,I have wasted so much time installing, tweaking settings, uninstalling it. DO NOT BUY THIS ONE!! ...  read more »

    - acurban

  2. October 10, 2006 07:04
    Terrible
    0.5/5
    Do not, I repeat do not buy this product. After months of trying to get it to work I am giving up. I am now looking elsewhere. Just go to McAfee site and go to their forum to see all the trouble everyone is having. Their moderators will not te...  read more »

    - FINFAN3DP

  3. October 4, 2006 02:50
    Good
    1.5/5
    I have used McAfee VirusScan for several years. My previous version was 6 months out of date and there was not an upgrade available. I had been using ZoneAlarm firewall for years along with McAfee with no problem. I upgraded to VirusScan Plus even t...  read more »

    - yanikgr


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