McAfee INTERNET SECURITY 2008 User manual

Data Sheet | Consumer Security Solutions
McAfee®Internet Security Suite
with SiteAdvisor™
Proactive Online Security for Your Family
With the daily emergence of new,
sophisticated viruses, spyware, hackers,
email scams, Internet predators and other
cyber criminals, it’s more important than
ever to protect your family, your identity
and your PC from online attacks.
McAfee Internet Security Suite with SiteAdvisor
is a proactive 10-in-1 always-updating security
bundle that protects what you value with multi-
user child safety, identity theft prevention, email
and IM protection, and automated back-up. It
gives you the confidence to surf the web, shop,
bank, email, chat, and download files safely and
securely.
10-in-1 Protection
Safe Search, Safe Surf. McAfee SiteAdvisor
adds ratings to websites to help you avoid online
dangers.
Home License Subscription Service.
Automatically delivers the latest software
features and threat updates and lets you easily
manage security subscriptions for all your PCs.*
Stops Viruses. Blocks and removes viruses and
even stops them before they get to your PC.
Stops Hackers. Protects and conceals your
computer from hackers.
Blocks Spyware. Blocks spyware before it
installs on your computer and removes existing
spyware.
Improves PC Health. Cleans clutter off your
computer so it stays healthy and secure.
Secures Your Identity. Guards your identity
from online fraud scams and identity thieves.
Prevents Spam & Email Scams. Shields you
from junk email.
Protects Children Online. Filters offensive
content, pictures, and websites.
Backs Up & Restores Files. Automated back-up
and one-click restore to protect your photos,
music and important files.
*An Internet connection is required to receive the latest
version of the software and all updates and upgrades.
Safe Search & Surf with McAfee SiteAdvisor
McAfee SiteAdvisor is a unique, award-winning
tool that provides easy, “at a glance” web
safety ratings that help you avoid adware,
spyware, spam, online scams and identity theft
“phishing” sites as you search, browse and shop
online.
Simplifies Security With One-Click Interface
McAfee®SecurityCenter™makes security
simple. With a click, you can view your
protection status. You can also check for updates
and easily fix potential security issues.
McAfee SecurityCenter is an intuitive and easy-to-use
security console.
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Data Sheet | Consumer Security Solutions
McAfee – Security Service
McAfee’s security subscription service continuously
delivers the latest software so your protection is never
out-of-date. You can now easily add and manage security
for multiple PCs in your home. Moreover, improved
performance allows it to protect, without disturbing you.
Additional Benefits
Redesigned for You. Scan your computer, check for
updates and configure your security settings using the
McAfee SecurityCenter. This essential, easy-to-use
program gives you one-click access to your computer’s
security information.
Always On, Always Protecting. 24/7 virus and threat
protection from McAfee®Avert®Labs continuously
monitors worldwide virus activities and provides
immediate anti-virus protection and removal solutions.
Always Upgrading, Always Updating. Daily updates are
installed automatically. When new versions are available,
you get them automatically at no charge during your
subscription, ensuring that you always have up-to-date
protection.
Convenient, Ongoing Protection. McAfee offers a
variety of renewal options to keep your McAfee protection
current.
Real People, Real Help for Free. Our team of experts are
available 24/7 via Internet chat at: www.mcafeehelp.com
Features
ÆMcAfee SiteAdvisor adds safety ratings to sites and search
engine results based on comprehensive spam, adware, and
online scam safety tests.
ÆIntegrated anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, anti-spam,
anti-phishing, and backup technologies.
ÆSpyware protection detects, blocks, and removes spyware and
adware.
ÆNew! Do Not Disturb Mode watch movies, slide shows, play
games, uninterrupted as McAfee security service intelligently
defers tasks, updates and alerts when you’re in full screen
mode.
ÆBackup & Restore saves copies of your most valuable files
wherever you want, encrypting and compressing your files on
a CD/DVD, or USB, external, or network drive.
ÆMcAfee®Image Analysis enhances content protection by
protecting your family from potentially offensive content and
pictures.
ÆMcAfee®SystemGuards watches your computer for specific
behaviors that may signal virus, spyware, or hacker activity.
ÆMcAfee®X-Ray for Windows detects and kills rootkits and
other malicious applications that hide from Windows and
other anti-virus programs.
ÆMcAfee SecurityCenter makes it simple to review the PC
security status, check for updates, and fix potential security
issues.
ÆMcAfee®Network Manager monitors PCs across your network
for security weaknesses so you can easily fix security issues
from one centralized network map.
System Requirements
Microsoft®Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 (SP4) or higher, Windows XP with
Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher, Windows VistaTM Personal computer with Pentium-
compatible processor 500 MHz or higher and 256 MB RAM
800 X 600 or higher resolution
Internet connection
.NET Framework version 1.1.4322
Microsoft®Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Optional: Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later
Note: To upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer, visit the Microsoft
website at http://www.microsoft.com
Supported Email Programs
POP3 – Outlook Express, Outlook, Eudora, Netscape, IncrediMail, Thunderbird;
Japanese only: Shuriken, Becky, PostPet
MAPI – Outlook
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 6.0 or later
Outlook 2000 or later
Eudora 6.0 or later
Thunderbird 1.0 or later
*Must meet Windows Vista operating system requirements.
Internet access required for updating.
McAfee Inc. 227 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5PP, UK, 01753 217500, www.mcafee.com
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Blocks
Spyware
Improves
PC Health
Secures Your
Identity
Prevents
Spam & Email
Scams
Stops
Viruses
Stops
Hackers
Home License
Subscription
Service
Safe Search,
Safe Surf
Backs Up
& Restores
Files
Protects
Children
Online
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