McAfee Virus Scan 2007

McAfee Virus Scan is believed to be one of the top notch anti-virus softwares packages. This program features a ScriptStopper and WormStopper. ScriptStopper is used to protect the spread of viruses among computers through means of email. This program however does not provide protection against instant message threats, P2P sharing and registry start-up issues.

Ease of Use

The use of default settings helps the setup process to go smoothly and efficiently. This setting provides consistent protection against viruses, Trojans, worms and malicious applets. In addition, the Security Center features several tabs like Personal Firewall+, Privacy Service and Spam Killer. The use of these additional features helps in all-round protection against security threats.

Effectiveness

The software is known for having one of the effective virus detection records. The anti-virus bagged the VB100% award, ICSA award and cleared level 1 and 2 Checkmarks from West Coast Labs. The accuracy in anti-virus operations has lead to the famous consistency of McAfee product.

Updates

McAfee VirusScan 9.0 when set on the default mode, downloads automatically the various virus definitions on a periodic but regular basis. Due to its regular updating scheme, there remains a very meager possibility of infection by a virus. The average rate of virus definitions is on a daily rate. There is also an option of receiving the latest in virus genre by signing up for the same.

Feature Set

The frequency of scanning the system can be adjusted by the user. The scheduled scan would help in time management of the user. Some variations can also be added to the scheduled scan that would scan on a pre-planned basis. An exclusive feature of the program is the AntiVirus Emergency Response Team that has the task of continuously tracking the various activities related to viruses throughout the world. They are always-on protection particularly safeguards the system against all types of internet security threats.

Security Software Offers

Ease of Installation

The installation process is easy and equally user-friendly owing to its sequential methodology of loading different McAfee anti-virus components in the operating memory. The only factor to be taken due care of is to uninstall any other prior softwares that may hamper the functioning of the new installed program.
Help/Support     

The help and support provided by McAfee comprises of online documentation, email and phone support. The archives of FAQs also throw some light on various issues. However, the email response time was estimated to be about 5 days, thus poor in this regard. The real-time phone support remains one of the most viable solutions to all kinds of problems.

Summary

The efficiency in detecting, freezing and preventing the further replication has indeed been remarkable. Although the process of getting updates is believed to be somewhat average, yet the accuracy to fix the viruses has earned McAfee Virus Scan a plausible name and fame. The response time via email of reverting back to the customer also was slightly on the slack side.