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McAfee VirusScan - 8.5 (build 219)

virus protection utility (was Virex)

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All Time:	(2.4)
Version 8.5 (build 219):	(3.2)
Selected Version:	8.5 (build 219)
Release Date:	2006-07-25
License:	Beta
Downloads (version 8.5 (build 219)):	4,229
Downloads (all versions):	182,824
Price:	$40.21

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Product Description:

McAfee VirusScan for Mac version 8.5 Beta is a Universal Binary which runs natively on both Intel and PPC based Macintosh computers. It can be managed by McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator for scalable security policy compliance and graphical reporting. It includes true On Access scanning and supports scanning of Apple Mail messages on Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.0 & above).

What's new in this version:

Universal Binary - VirusScan for Mac 8.5 beta is the first universal binary version in the Virex product line. VirusScan for Mac will run on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Mac computers natively.
On Access scanning - VirusScan for Mac 8.5 beta features True On Access Scanning. It scans every file being accessed from or written to the machine and blocks infections if any. On Access Scanner can be configured to scan on Read Only, Write only or both. It can also be configured to scan files on network volumes.
5100 engine support - Support for the latest McAfee Anti-Virus engine.
Apple Mail scanning - VirusScan for Mac 8.5 beta scans Apple Mail messages for any infections. This feature is available through both On Demand Scanner and On Access Scanner.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.4 or later

Feedback Summary:

Version 8.5 (build 219):
Overall Rating:	(3.2)	Features:	(3.7)	Support:	(3.5)
Ease of Use:	(4.0)	Quality / Stability:	(2.5)	Price:	(2.7)

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Hear this - Version: 8.6, 1/15/2008 12:00AM PST

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Ilgaz

"Browser Requirements
Please note that Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher) or Firefox 1.5 (or higher) is required to purchase and install McAfee products.

To continue, please return to the previous page using Internet Explorer or Firefox."

This should wrap what would you expect from a company making antivirus to run on an advanced OS like Leopard. Nothing.

Sad thing is, Intego really needs a real rival to stop their insane pricing policy. With rivals like these, there is no hope.

Download link pointed to power pc version - Version: 8.6, 12/24/2007 03:27AM PST

(2 of 3 users found this comment useful)

sgginc

Unable to get an english speaking rep for a refund.
Company is totally isolated from end user. Unable to locate.
ALL phone numbers end up in the Philippines. NO exceptions!!!
Had to charge back with cc company.
AVOID at all costs!!!
If you have a problem it will never get solved.

I would wait... - Version: 8.6, 12/2/2007 11:00AM PST

(1 of 3 users found this comment useful)

OzZkar65

This program. ver. 8.6 made my home folder disappear right after installing it. I had to go into my guest profile.. looked in the users folder and my profile folder was empty. I downloaded the program again and used its uninstaller and my home folder reappear ..... scared me bad.

Before uninstalling I did try a few things from the new profile I had just created.. I couldn't even repair permissions..

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