Features and Benefits
#1 in threat detection of viruses, spyware and other malware*
Exclusive McAfee Active Protection technology
Revolutionary McAfee Active Protection technology provides the fastest protection against malicious threats to your PC. Unlike the competition, new and emerging threats are analyzed and blocked in milliseconds, so you don't have to wait for regular updates to arrive.
Award-winning AntiVirus, firewall, spyware and online protection
Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware
Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware, even rootkits—insidious programs designed to tamper with your PC.
Two-Way Firewall
Blocks outsiders from hacking into your PC.
Better protection against dangerous websites
McAfee SiteAdvisor
Helps you know about a website's risks before you click to stop malware threats. Advanced "phishing" protection alerts you to websites that may try to steal your identity or gain access to your financial information. Provides site ratings in 22 popular search engines.
McAfee SiteAdvisor Plus
Stay safe with instant message and email link checking. Identifies and prevents you from clicking on harmful website links in your browser, email, or instant messages.
Anti-spam and email protection
Improved anti-spam blocking
Advanced spam identification capabilities prevent it from clogging your inbox.
Faster PC performance**
Update Time
Improved update time thanks to numerous performance enhancements.
Scan Time
Rely on real time scanning to automatically protect you against threats to your PC. Subsequent full system scan speed is faster so you won't be slowed down.
Memory Utilization
Reduced memory footprint means less impact on your day-to-day PC activity.
Installation
Smaller download size enables you to quickly get up and running.
Simplified security management
Home Screen
Completely re-designed to streamline your security experience. Easily check the status of your protection, monitor how many threats have been blocked, and manage your security—all from the Home screen.
Idle Timer & Scheduler
Reserve security scans and updates for when you are not using your PC, for less disruptions.
Parental Controls
Improved filtering controls allow you to manage your children's online usage more effectively.
Home Network Defense
Defends your PC from intruders on your home network, blocking access to sensitive files.
Alert System
Re-configured to give you the most crucial product alerts. Alerts are less intrusive and easier to understand.
Better PC health
QuickClean
Safely removes junk files that slow down your PC.
Shredder
Digitally destroys no-longer-needed sensitive files to prevent anyone from accessing them.
Disk Defragmenter
Get quick access to consolidate fragmented files and folders.
File protection and back-up
McAfee Online Backup
Take the hassle out of manually backing up your most valuable digital files. Once installed, the backup process is fully automated. Your files are encrypted and stored on a secure remote online server. Comes with 2GB of online storage.
Bonus Download - Anti-Theft File Protection ($29.99 value)
Password-protects and encrypts your personal documents, financial records and other important files on your PC against thieves and hackers.
The McAfee Advantage
McAfee is the world's largest dedicated security company
30-Day free phone support and unlimited email and chat assistance
Continuous and automatic updates for your one-year subscription
*AV-Test.org malware detection results published in ComputerBild magazine (Issues 18-23, 08/17/09 - 10/26/09)
**McAfee 2009 vs. McAfee 2010
Description
#1 in Malware Detection*
With thousands of new viruses created every day, relying on traditional security updates isn’t enough anymore. That’s why we added McAfee Active Protection™ technology. Unlike the competition, this exclusive feature instantly analyzes and blocks new and emerging threats in milliseconds so there’s no gap in your protection. It detects more threats to your PC than ever before.
Faster than Ever
This year McAfee Total Protection 2010 has been completely re-engineered so it’s faster than ever. Enjoy faster updates and shorter scans. Your PC will run better too, thanks to fewer processes taking up memory. All of which means, Total Protection 2010 won’t slow you down.
Easier to Use
McAfee Total Protection 2010 is all about ease of use. The completely redesigned Home Screen gives you all the information you need at a glance. And you’re never more than one click away from it, which eliminates popup windows and makes for easier navigation. Alerts and scan results have been refined too, making it easier than ever to protect your PC.
*AV-Test.org malware detection results published in ComputerBild magazine (Issues 18-23, 08/17/09 - 10/26/09)
System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
System Requirements
1 GHz processor or higher
800 × 600 or higher resolution
256 MB RAM or higher
200 MB of available free drive space
Internet connection
Supported Browsers
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Optional: Mozilla Firefox 2 or later
Supported Email Programs
POP3 – Microsoft Outlook
Express, Microsoft Outlook,
Eudora, Netscape, IncrediMail and Thunderbird
MAPI – Outlook
Windows Live Mail
Web – MSN/Hotmail, or email account with POP3 access
Supported Instant Messaging Programs
AOL Instant Messenger 2.1 or later
Yahoo Messenger 4.1 or later
Microsoft Windows
Messenger 3.6 or later
MSN Messenger 6.0 or later
Required for Anti-Spam Toolbar Plug-In
Outlook Express
Windows Mail
Outlook 2000 or later
Eudora
Thunderbird 1.5 or later
Anti-Spam also supports any other POP3 email client
(without SSL) and web accounts
Datasheet
McAfee Total Protection (PDF, 158KB) |
