Many a time, there arises the need to give utmost importance to the protection of the system from threats. These threats need not necessarily come from infected CDs or system files. They can also enter the system via the network. Hence, the necessity arises for a suitable package that combines PC protection and maintenance with an effective antivirus program. Designed to be more than just any other antivirus program, McAfee Virus Scan 11.0.213 uses the combination of antivirus and antispyware tools with PC protection blocks. These integrated technologies work together to combat even the most aggressive of all threats in the form of viruses, adware, malware and spyware. In short, it provides a 3 in 1 protection which stops viruses, spyware and stops hackers.
The presence of a new McAfee Security Center gives you an overall glance and control over the McAfee applications running on the system. Working in a real time environment, McAfee constantly updates itself with the latest information about threats and security features.
Some of the key features of McAfee Virus Scan include:
McAfee Security Center provides one click access to the security information on the computer which in turn enables you to configure the security settings and schedule scans.
Important files are properly guarded while unnecessary files are automatically removed, thus freeing the system of clutter and increasing the PC performance.
All incoming and outgoing traffic is automatically monitored with regular updates from McAfee AVERT Labs which provide information about latest threats, new protection techniques, virus removal solutions and package renewal options. The user is forewarned about sites that might be potentially dangerous. New updates are installed automatically and the user has free access to the newer versions of McAfee as and when they hit the market.
Some of the new features specific to version 11.0.213 include:
McAfee Security Center which provides single point of access for all the files stored in the system along with security checks for these files. The combined work of firewalls, antivirus and anti spyware technologies ensure that the system is protected from the latest and aggressive attackers.
Spyware protection tool enables to detect and remove spyware and adware before they can enter the system with a two way firewall for complete protection of all inbound and outbound traffic. This ensures that all internet applications are free from viruses, Trojans or hackers. In addition to this, McAfee Site Advisor reviews websites and rates them according to the risk they might cause the system.
McAfee System Guard keeps a continuous watch over the computer for specific signals which would indicate possible virus activity within the system while McAfee X-Ray in Windows kills malicious entities that are not visible to other antivirus programs. These include kernel level threats and root kits.
System Requirements:
• 75 MB hard disk space (after installation; 125 MB hard disk space before installation), 800 X 600 or higher resolution
• Supported browser programs (Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher / Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or higher)
• Supported e-mail programs: POP3 (Outlook Express, Outlook, Eudora, Netscape)
• Supported instant messaging programs (AOL Instant Messenger 2.1 or higher / Yahoo Messenger 4.1 or higher / Microsoft Windows Messenger 3.6 or higher / MSN Messenger 6.0 or higher)