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McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 - 3 User [OLD VERSION]

Platform : Windows Vista
3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 84 ratings

About this item

  • 10-in-1 PC and Internet protection for a worry-free online experience
  • Online security from identity thieves, spammers, and predators
  • Protection from viruses, hackers, and spyware; keeps PC healthy
  • Backs up and restores photos, music, and important files
  • Warns about sites that send spam, install adware, or attempt scams

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.5 inches; 0.8 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ MIS08EMB3RUA
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2001
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ McAfee
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000TMHZX4
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 84 ratings

Product Description

General Information ManufacturerMcAfee, Inc Manufacturer Part NumberMIS08EMB3RUA Manufacturer Website Addresswww.mcafee.com Product TypeSoftware Suite Product Information Software Sub TypeInternet Security Software NameInternet Security Suite Language SupportEnglish Suite Contents

  • SecurityCenter
  • Privacy Service
  • Shredder
  • VirusScan
  • Personal Firewall
  • SpamKiller
  • Data Backup
  • Network Manager
  • EasyNetwork
  • SiteAdvisor
License Information License Quantity3 User

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Customer reviews

3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5
84 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of installation, protection, and value of the software. They mention that it's easy to use, keeps their computer virus free, and is a great price. That said, opinions are mixed on speed and performance.

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7 customers mention5 positive2 negative

Customers find the installation of the software easy. They say it's easy to use and install.

"...Fairly simple to navigate. Effectively found three separate malicious programs on one my computers that went unprotected for some time...." Read more

"...for this product are bad, but honestly I have never had a problem installing the product, it has always worked fairly well with my system and I have..." Read more

"...McAfee and the update came in a box with *only* the CD inside...no manual at all. It's almost like they don't want you to get your rebate!?..." Read more

"...McAfee loaded easily and after 2 months has given me no problems. Time will tell" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the protection provided by the software. They mention that it has kept their computers virus-free.

"I like it, was easy to install, I feel that my pc is really protected now." Read more

"...to use there Anit Virus, It has worked well for me ,and has kept my Pc Virus free...." Read more

"This is a great product to fully protect your computer...I am a Mcafee fan:)" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the software. They mention it provides internet security at a great price.

"...The price was right, too!" Read more

"Everything you need for internet security at a great price.Plus you can use it on up to three computers!..." Read more

"Great price!..." Read more

10 customers mention3 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the software. Some mention that it works like a charm and their machine is fast again, while others say that it does not seem to slow down their machine as much as Norton did. The download went fine, but after re-boot nothing worked.

"...Norton user for many years, I had nothing but trouble and slow computer speeds with their latest products...." Read more

"...Download went fine, but after re-boot nothing worked...." Read more

"...The program does not load easily, and usually will install in only two of your three computers...." Read more

"...Cons: Practically takes ownership of your PC. Slows down the PC to the point of being painful...." Read more

6 customers mention4 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the software. Some mention that it works fairly well with their system and has good results, while others say that it didn't work and their applications didn' t work.

"...However, the program seems to be working properly in all other respects, and the only problem is the blank screen issue when trying to open the..." Read more

"...Restore, unable to access any files in my personal directory, applications didn't work, etc. McAfee's online Help was terrible...." Read more

"...had a problem installing the product, it has always worked fairly well with my system and I have had good results...." Read more

"...CR magazine rated it high and this one works on my Dell E520 great." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Bombay Bob
1.0 out of 5 stars Destroyed my whole system
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2008
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I purchased McAfee Internet Security Suite to upgrade from McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007. I did a complete virus scan prior to installation. I followed the installation instructions to download from McAfee's site rather than load from the enclosed CD. Download went fine, but after re-boot nothing worked. No network connection, no printers installed, unable to do a Restore, unable to access any files in my personal directory, applications didn't work, etc. McAfee's online Help was terrible. Each time I contacted them, I had to start from the beginning -- what operating system?, how do you connect to the Internet?, what color is your hair? -- even though they acknowledged they had transcripts from previous help chats in front of them. The only solutions they offered made things worse. Long story - short, I ended up having to use my recovery CDs and lost years of email history, application upgrades, and access to all files in my personal directory. Coincidently, I loaded McAfee from the CD and then did a download to update and everything went fine. McAfee is cheap with the rebate, but it cost me a week of aggravation and lost sales (not to mention lost data).
4 people found this helpful
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Michael P. Choma
3.0 out of 5 stars Functional but not completely installed
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2008
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I have installed and reinstalled this product many many times. I have a computer with three separate Window users. I selected a user for the actual installation and the product installed without a hitch in the selected user. However, for the other two users, (1) the "security center" component of the product opens to a blank screen and (2) my Internet Explorer registry entries seem to become corrupted. I can restore the IE registry entries with a fix provided by McAfee. However, after doing so, the security center continues to open to a blank screen. However, the program seems to be working properly in all other respects, and the only problem is the blank screen issue when trying to open the security center. Although this is a nuisance, I do have full access to the security center screen for the user that was selected to install the program. I have used McAfee's free chat support but they have been unable to help me and I refuse to pay for telephone support which is never free. I strongly suggest McAfee amend their policy to permit free telephone support for installation-related issues. Chat support tried to help, but after several contacts it seemed that all they were doing was repeating themselves. If you are OK with the possibility that access to the security center may only be available in one user profile then you should be satisfied with the program overall. It could be a problem however if access to other users on your computer is password-protected. Compared to Norton Internet Security Suite, my computer does not seem to be bogged down like it was when I used Norton prior to moving to McAfee. Incidentally, the problems with McAfee were encountered after being 100% certain Norton was off my system completely. I also have XP Home Edition with service pack 3, so I wonder if the new service pack is causing the issue with the blank security center screen on two of the three users. McAfee does not seem to think so, but SP 3 is very new and there have been upgrade issues going from SP2 to SP3 reported.
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GarthM
4.0 out of 5 stars Be careful about the rebate
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2008
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Even without the $30 rebate, this is a good product. I previously owned the Norton antivirus/spyware/internet security product and felt like it really degraded the performance of my computer. No problems so far with the McAfee product.
With the $30 rebate, the program is essentially free! But in order to get the rebate you need to have your original receipt (which I was able to print off of Amazon) and "proof of purchase," which consists either of the front page of your manual or the original CD. As far as I know, both the original copy of McAfee and the update came in a box with *only* the CD inside...no manual at all. It's almost like they don't want you to get your rebate!? Go figure. I mailed them the CD and my receipts...we'll see what happens.
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G. J. Michaels
5.0 out of 5 stars Previous Norton user
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2008
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After being a dedicated Norton user for many years, I had nothing but trouble and slow computer speeds with their latest products. I changed to McAfee Internet Security Suite and love it. After a little adjusting it works like a charm and my machine is fast again.
8 people found this helpful
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Henry Milowski
2.0 out of 5 stars very crappy
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2008
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You will not be able to get hold of customer service no matter what.
You will be put on automatic renewal of your credit card info however.
The refund people at McAfee will attempt to find a reason not to give you the rebate even if you qualify. The program does not load easily, and usually will install in only two of your three computers. Basically, you'll need to return this crappy program and order "Windows Live One Care" like I did. McAfee sucks!
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Steven G. Bielefeldt
1.0 out of 5 stars Did Not Work!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2008
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Installed software and screen went all blue. Had to remove software before computer would work. Sent back.
11 people found this helpful
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Fedorahtheexplorah
3.0 out of 5 stars McAfee Internet Security Suite
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2008
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Pros: Installed without a hitch. For the cost of the program you can install on three seperate computers. Fairly simple to navigate. Effectively found three separate malicious programs on one my computers that went unprotected for some time. Covers a multitude of issues/services; including mail spam, antivirus, website security advisor,etc......... Everything in one box.

Cons: Practically takes ownership of your PC. Slows down the PC to the point of being painful. Make sure you have lots of memory and a fast CPU to run this monster program. I have yet to find a way to schedule the scan for a certain time of day. I would like to set a time when all of the scanning is performed. Unfortunatley, the progams seems to decide when it is going to go into scanning mode and then everything crawls.
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MadDog
4.0 out of 5 stars Gets the Job Done
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2009
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I have been using McAfee Internet Security Suite for my computers for the last 5 years. Have yet to get a virus infection. As many other users have pointed out, McAfee Internet Security Suite uses a lot of resources and slows down computers, most noticeable during boot up. If you can accept this deficiency, then this sofeware is not bad at all for either XP or VISTA OS.
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