Ultimate, award-winning PC and online security for total peace of mind

Instantly detects, automatically blocks and easily removes viruses, spyware and other threats, including stopping web threats before they are downloaded to your PC. Re-engineered for the fastest PC performance ever and the software’s innovative design dramatically simplifies your ultimate security experience.

The comprehensive suite includes award-winning anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, anti-phishing, identity and firewall protection. Additional features include online backup, home network defense, revitalised parental controls, SiteAdvisor Plus, as well as PC optimization and tune-up. Bonus McAfee Anti-Theft File Protection software is also included. With continuous and automatic updates, McAfee helps ensure that you are running the most current security to combat the ever-evolving internet threats.

#1 in Malware Detection*

Fast and Effective

Easier to use

*AV-Test.org malware detection results published in ComputerBild magazine (Issue 26, December 5th, 2009)

#1 in Malware Detection* Exclusive McAfee Active Protection™ technology instantly analyzes and blocks new and emerging threats in milliseconds, so there’s no gap in your protection.

Exclusive McAfee Active Protection™ technology Unlike the competition, McAfee Active Protection analyzes and blocks new and emerging threats in milliseconds, so you don't have to wait for regular updates to arrive. The result: virtually no gap in your protection.

Anti-virus/anti-spyware Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware, even rootkits, insidious programs designed to tamper with your PC.

(Improved) Two-way firewall Enterprise-grade firewall blocks outsiders from hacking into your PC.

(New) Re-designed Home screen 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.

(New) Idle timer and scheduler Reserve security scans and updates for when you are not using your PC, minimizing disruptions.

(Improved) Help centre Smarter and more intuitive-get accurate answers specifically related to the tasks you're trying to accomplish with contextual help.

(New) Easy account management settings Create machine aliases, and easily activate, deactivate, or upgrade PC subscriptions.

McAfee QuickClean™ Safely removes junk files that slow down your PC.

(Improved) Anti-spam and email protection Advanced spam identification capabilities prevent it from clogging your inbox.

(New) File protection and 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 2 GB of online backup with the option to purchase unlimited online backup.

(Improved) Parental controls Improved filtering controls allow you to effectively manage your children's online usage.

(New) Home network defense Easily identify and lock out intruders from your PC so your home-networked PCs stay protected.

(Improved) McAfee SiteAdvisor® Live Helps you know whether a website is safe before you click and checks links within email and instant messages to stop malware threats. Now instantly blocks your PC when exposed to potential threats.

Bonus download! McAfee Anti-Theft File Protection (£19.49 value) Password-protects and encrypts your personal documents, financial records, and other important files on your PC against thieves and hackers.

*AV-Test.org malware detection results published in ComputerBild magazine (Issue 26, December 5th, 2009)

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows XP SP3 (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 (32 and 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit)
512 MB RAM for Windows XP
2 GB RAM for Windows Vista and Windows 7
350 MB free drive space
1 GHz processor
Internet Explorer 6.0, Firefox 3.5
Internet connection (high-speed connection recommended)

Supported Email Programs

POP3—Microsoft Windows Mail, Microsoft Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook, Eudora, Netscape, IncrediMail, Thunderbird
MAPI—Outlook
Web—MSN/Hotmail, or email account with POP3 access

Required For Anti-Spam Toolbar

Microsoft Windows Mail or Outlook
Express 6.0+
Outlook XP+
Eudora 6.0+
Thunderbird 1.5+
McAfee Anti-Spam also supports other POP3 email clients (without SSL) and web accounts

Supported Instant Messaging Programs

AOL Instant Messenger 2.1+
Yahoo Messenger 4.1+
Microsoft Windows Messenger 3.6+
MSN Messenger 6.0+