McAfee AntiSpyware Introduction

Benefits of the McAfee Anti-Spyware :

Optimized for business


McAfee AntiSpyware meets the scalability and management requirements of businesses; it offers proactive protection against potentially unwanted programs that may affect your network, your users, and your productivity

Detects and keeps spyware out before it's too late


Block and defeat spyware before it can install and multiply using McAfee AntiSpyware's unique on-access scanning technology

Keep your users and systems free of spyware


Stop the latest known spyware; McAfee's AntiSpyware's signature files get daily updates from McAfee Avert??Labs

Find and stop unknown spyware without having to wait for updated lists


You can't just wait for updated spyware signature files; McAfee AntiSpyware uses behavioral-based

Featuresof the McAfee Anti-Spyware:

On-access scanning


Detects and blocks spyware before it installs and spreads; scans processes and files running in memory to neutralize them before they take root because removing one process?from memory is faster than trying to remove dozens of spawned applications

Stops spyware and viruses efficiently


McAfee AntiSpyware stops both spyware and viruses when it's integrated with McAfee VirusScan?; they share a single scanning engine to reduce system overhead and increase system performance

Scan for spyware in the registry and files


It effectively blocks annoying spyware reinstallation because it scans for both registry entries and files; it removes damaging security threats and annoying adware popups that can disrupt productivity

Ease of Setup/Use
For a company with such a good reputation, we were disappointed in McAfee Anti-Spyware's feature set. Although the program offers many useful features-like Scan Scheduling, Auto Updates and Real-Time Tracking-it's missing assets such as spyware/adware descriptions and threat levels; these help you determine whether the detected spyware and adware are dangerous or benign.

Detection Effectiveness:
McAfee Anti-Spyware missed much of the spyware and adware we tested. Though marginally effective, this is not software that we recommend to those looking for high-level spyware and adware protection.

Removal Effectiveness:
McAfee Anti-Spyware is simple to use. With few customizable features, McAfee is simple for novices.

System Performance:
There are few customization tools in McAfee Anti-Spyware. You can enable and disable Real-Time Tracking abilities, but that's it.

Scan Performance:
Once you receive delivery of McAfee Anti-Spyware, installation is easy but time-consuming-the installation had us restart our computer three times before the install was completed, which we felt excessive.

Support/Documentation:
McAfee Anti-Spyware supports their products in several different ways: a FAQs page, email support and a convenient live chat feature online. However, when we contacted McAfee, their staff could not answer many of our questions.

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