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McAfee is regarded as the industry leader when it comes to computer protection. McAfee VirusScan is their tool that defends your system from harmful viruses. The latest version of this tool, McAfee VirusScan 2009, is equipped with ScriptStopper for preventing viruses to propagate from one machine to another through email.

If you are using the default settings, setting up McAfee VirusScan 2009 in your system will be a breeze. Its default settings offer excellent protection against Trojans, viruses, worms and malicious Java applets & ActiveX controls.

The new SecurityCenter is equipped with several tabs apart from VirusScan. There are tabs for SpamKiller, Personal Firewall and Privacy Service.

Features of 2009 McAfee VirusScan

Effectiveness
The new tool boasts of the best records in virus detection. It has received the ICSA Award, VB100% award and passed both the levels of West Coast Labs’ Checkmarks.

Updates
2009 McAfee VirusScan can automatically download the updated virus definition files from the web regularly. With the tool staying updated, it dramatically decreases the possibility of a virus infecting your system. On an average, McAfee comes up with new definition on a regular basis. Just keep in mind that you’ll have to register and logged in for getting the updates.

 

Ease in Installation
You will not encounter any problem during the process of installing the software on your machine. McAfee has come up with a simplified process of, which has made installation faster than what it previously was.

Support
McAfee offers several help options, which include email & phone support. You’ll receive quick response in relation to all your queries, which you will have in regards to 2009 McAfee VirusScan.

McAfee has been continuously doing an excellent job of detecting and removing most types of viruses and malicious programs from your system. 2009 McAfee VirusScan is another step from their end in regards to being the best in offering anti-virus utilities.