McAfee Internet Security 2005 7.0 [Old Version]
![McAfee Internet Security 2005 7.0 [Old Version]](/Images/B0002T8812/medium.jpg) | Average Customer Rating: Recommend McAfee Internet Security helps safeguard personal data, prevent viruses, stop unauthorized computer access, filter spam from your inbox and block pop-up ads-all in one powerful, fully integrated package. Best of all, automatic updates ensure you always have the latest protection. Product details and pricing info |
|---|
40 Customer Reviews Posted
- Biggest Mistake I ever made!
- I bought this at Costco.com and intend to return it. I installed, uninstall, and reinstalled about 6 times. I've talked to Mcafee via chatroom because they CHARGE you about $3 per minute to talk to them. Also, if you do not chat fast enough they drop you, but it's okay for them to leave you hanging on the chat room. Each time I installed it, it took my computer about 10 minutes for it to load. Then it took the Security Center (which controlls everything) another 15 minutes to come up. Nothing opens or works during that time. When it finally does open, you cannot change any of the security settings - I've tried and failed. You can tell it that it's okay for internet explorer to have full access, but Mcafee still blocks it. Mcafee's response was 'You have previous Mcafee files on your system. You have to manually remove all of those files and Internet security then reinstall'. It took me 4 hours to uninstall Internet security because it was so slow. I found I didn't have any previous Mcafee files. The 2nd Mcafee tech dropped me so the 3rd said, 'You have to uninstall, do a viruscan, defragment your system and do a clean install'. I swear those techs will say anything to drop you. Note that I had just defragmented my computer about a week ago, but it still took overnight to run the defragmentation and it still didn't work either - it froze . I worked on this for at least 3 days trying ot make it work. Don't waste your money.
- 2005-03-21, 6 of 6 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Only buy if you have no protection already!
- I have been a McAfee "recommendor" I guess you could call me, for well over a year and a half now. And I just have to say: BEWARE! I currently had the 2004 6.0 version of Security Suite and I tell you it has been working like a dream!!!!!! No problems whatsoever. Until I tried to upgrade to the newest version so as to stay up to date. Completely took over my machine. I even had to reformat. Tried to install the new version after reformat, and NO LUCK! Wouldn't even let me get on the net even after I allowed my explorer access. So I restored my machine back to the reformat and I have reinstalled version 6.0 back onto my machine and no problems. Other than I have to completely reload my machine now. As well as find another way to update my internet protection.
Good luck to all! - 2005-03-10, 4 of 4 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Please do NOT buy this software...
- I've used McAfee Security Center since 2003. I've never had a problem with installation, with viruses, or with hackers. The software has caused a few minor problems with boot-up, and it will slow your system down a LOT, no matter how fast your processor nor how much memory you have. That's the price you pay for air-tight security.
However, I'm currently in the process of deleting this software off my system, and replacing it with equivalent free-ware from Microsoft and other developers. The reason why is very simple: McAfee's customer support is the worst on planet Earth. And I say that as veteran customer support person.
If you run into any sort of problem with using McAfee software, then that's just too bad. If you want support, it will cost you a minimum of $40 to $60 PER CALL, or you can be charged $3.00 PER MINUTE. So, if you want to spend as much money on customer service as you did buying the software, then go ahead and buy McAfee. Also, you have to dial a 900 number to get support, which for me is simply not possible, as my phone system does not support 900 numbers (and many do not...)
There is free internet chat support, but it's completely worthless--the "technicians" on the other end have no idea what they are talking about. I've used them to try and solve a rather minor issue, but after four attempts and four hours of my life wasted, they weren't able to do ANYTHING to help me out!
So please, PLEASE don't buy this software. And don't buy Norton's either, it's just as bad if not worst. Use Microsoft's FREE firewall (if you have XP SP2) and virus support, or find equivalent free-ware on line.
Why pay money for sotfware that the company doesn't even want to support properly? Stay away from all McAfee products, you'll be glad you did. - 2005-03-06, 8 of 8 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- BEWARE
- I ordered McAfee Internet Security 2005 7.0 with it came a $40.00 rebate. I sent in my receipt from Amazon for the Norton Anti Virus I ordered June 2004 as they requested. They told me my Amazon receipt was an "Invalid Receipt" I should have known better to beleive them in the first place.Second time they haven't honored their rebates with me. The program works well but I'll never buy anything from McAfee again.
- 2005-03-01, 5 of 6 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Buy it only if you want to reformat your entire system
- I bought this hoping for top-notch security after being hit by a bad virus. I had trouble installing from the get-go. I contacted Mcaffe online and was told it wouldn't install because of some Symantec files still on my system. After contacting my computer manufacturer and reformatting my hard drive, I took the plunge and reinstalled McAfee. It installed great and I thought it would be the end of my problems. WRONG! The first time I tried to open an email my system froze. Froze to the point of not re-booting. I then had to phone McAfee and after a lot of wasted time they basically told me it was my problem, not theirs. But wait, everything worked fine before installation. They didn't want to hear it. So, off I was again to my manufacturer who very patiently helped me get my system back up. After trying various things, the only option left was to wipe out my hard drive again and start over. I cannot tell you how many wasted hours I spent to get my system back up and running---all because I wanted some security. HA!
- 2005-02-21, 8 of 8 people found this review helpful, Rated:
