The interface in McAfee AntiVirus Plus has been completely redesigned and is totally different to any other antivirus interface you may have seen so far. A clear, uncluttered design makes McAfee AntiVirus Plus easy to use, and also lets you check security status at a glance – though it can be difficult to get used to at first.

When it comes to scanning your system for problems, McAfee AntiVirus Plus offers you three scan types (Quick, Full and Custom), as well as the option of having a permanent real-time scan running in the background or scheduling automatic scans to detect viruses, spyware and other threats.

But McAfee AntiVirus Plus doesn’t work only as an antivirus. It also comes equipped with firewall, web and email protection, a shredder to protect sensitive data, a file defragmenter, a tool to fix security issues on your local network and another tool to remove junk files from your system and therefore improve performance.

McAfee AntiVirus Plus is an interesting anti-virus option, but the interface may be a barrier to the showcasing of its best features.

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McAfee Total Protection's menu is sleek and uncluttered. Real-Time Scanning, which is one of the main tools of this program, searches all drives on your computer looking for viruses and malware (malicious programs often pass on information to third parties). When the computer has been scanned, McAfee Total Protection removes all threats or puts them in quarantine.

McAfee Total Protection also has a firewall to protect your system from intruders from the web that attempt to steal your personal information. The Email and IM Checker prevents spam emails and potential dangers on IM clients. SiteAdvisor Plus gives you advice on the security of websites you visit, and the File protection tool checks everything you download.

There is even a cleaner in McAfee Total Protection to get rid of unnecessary files in the recycle bin, desktop shortcuts, temporary files and browser histories. While the interface looks nice, all these tools do make it pretty dense, and you'll need a while to work your way through everything.

The major downfall of McAfee Total Protection is that it's a bit too resource heavy, and is likely to slow your computer down. It would probably be better if it had fewer tools and concentrated just on basic security.

McAfee Total Protection is just what it says it is, but it's weighed down by having too many tools

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Flexible protection for Windows

McAfee All Access protects with four main unlimited security packages. McAfee AntiVirus Plus provides a solid antivirus and firewall, real-time monitoring, scans, and a data shredder. McAfee Internet Security Suite comes with a spam guard and parental controls, while the McAfee Total Protection website also has additional protective mechanisms, a tailor-made home security module that protects against unwanted file access and malicious links. Finally, McAfee Family Protection targets the safety of your children when they are online.

Additional security for Mac

McAfee Internet Security for Mac keeps Apple computers safe with real-time virus protection, firewall and the McAfee SiteAdvisor, which protects against malware and hacker attacks while you're online. Plus, thanks to identity protection and anti-phishing feature, you'll be able to surf worry-free.

Protection for mobile devices and tablets

McAfee All Access's Mobile Safety package is available for devices running Android, BlackBerry, and Symbian. In addition to a virus guard, McAfee All Access includes McAfee Mobile Security, with a backup feature and a theft alarm with remote lock for emergencies. If your device gets lost or stolen and you're out of options, McAfee All Access will allow you to completely wipe all of your personal data.

If you're a fan of McAfee's myriad apps, then McAfee All Access is the ultimate security package.

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There are lots of antivirus programs out there to choose from. If you're an AOL member, there's also a program just for you!

McAfee VirusScan Plus AOL Edition is an antivirus tool available for use by paid AOL account holders. The interface is simple to use, even if you're new to PC protection tools such as this. Navigating is also no problem. Upon running a scan, McAfee VirusScan Plus AOL Edition will locate and record any threats to your computer's safety. From there, you'll be able to eliminate the malware or virus in a few quick clicks.

Scanning is a quick process with McAfee VirusScan Plus AOL Edition. Along with the virus scan capabilities, this tool also comes with a free AOL Computer check-up that'll ensure your PC is running properly and to its maximum potential. There's also AOL parental controls included free, so you can block specific content from appearing while your children are browsing the web.

Unfortunately, the installation process for McAfee VirusScan Plus AOL Edition takes a considerable amount of time, which some users might find frustrating. When you compare it to other antivirus programs, McAfee VirusScan Plus AOL Edition also comes out pretty low on configuration options beyond the bare essentials.

AOL users will appreciate the protection McAfee VirusScan Plus AOL Edition provides while browsing the web, if they are willing to deal with the lengthy installation process.

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McAfee SiteAdvisor Plus works with Internet Explorer and Firefox, and is installed on your computer rather than your browser. You'll see the software in the top or bottom bars, where you'll be able to tweak some basic options or use the app to carry out safe searches - Yahoo is used as the default search engine for this.

When you search on the internet using your normal search engine (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.), you'll also see that McAfee SiteAdvisor Plus has rated each of the results - green for safe, orange for possibly dangerous and red for risky. Hovering over the rating will give you more information and clicking will bring up a new tab with more detailed information.

McAfee SiteAdvisor Plus also allows you to surf the web in Protected Mode, scan emails and IMs for danger and to assess the safety of downloads. Just bear in mind, however, that some of these features are not available in the trial and free versions.

In all, McAfee SiteAdvisor Plus is a useful and efficient piece of software. Even so, we can't help but feel that it doesn't offer anything over and above the benefits of a little common sense when surfing the net.

If you're unable or unwilling to look out for your own safety online, McAfee SiteAdvisor Plus is a useful tool.

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