McAfee – McAfee+ Advanced Individual ID Theft Coverage, Monitoring, Privacy Protection & Security Software (1-Year Subscription) – Android, Apple iOS, Chrome, Mac OS, Windows [Digital]

Customer Reviews (33)

1. 

   Linksys – November 3, 2022

   Rated 5 out of 5

   It’s been along time since I’ve used a McAfee product, probably over 10 years. One of the main reasons was switching over to an iPad instead of a pc as my main content device. While I do still have a need for a pc and still use one, I like antivirus software that is unobtrusive and not a resource hog. To my surprise McAfee does both very well while offering total protection for more than just your pc. I like the customization also that allows you to dictate whether the software runs on startup or waits till your pc is up and running.

   With McAfee Advanced you get more than just antivirus protection. You get identity protection, tracker protection, personal data cleanup, a VPN and much more. I like that it also gives you the ability to scan thumb drives, sd cards, etc. to make sure you’re not unknowingly installing something that could harm your computer. Like I said, it’s been along time since I’ve used a McAfee product, so long I honestly can’t remember why I stopped using them. But, whatever it was, they definitely aren’t like I remember. The software runs smoothly and unobtrusively in the background on my pc just the way it should be.

2. 

   WesternSky – November 5, 2022

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I love McAfee antivirus software. It’s been a few days since I installed the software and I’m very happy with the results and capabilities of this product. It scans and protects in real time, has a firewall, it has an app boost, provides a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN), a tracker remover, provides browser security and on and on. This product is amazing!

   Installation was quick, as I had a link provided to me for the install. Install was fairly quick and was uneventful.

   When I ran some scans, the software found several data breaches on the Dark Web which I had no idea about. What I really liked about this particular feature is that McAfee suggests steps that you should take to counter these breaches. Wow. Such an awesome feature! Can’t live without this one.

   Another aspect of this software that I liked was that it did not a hog my system resources and my computer ran very efficiently. I had no bod down and lags in running other programs simultaneously. I have used other antivirus software that negatively affected my computers performance. McAfee is the best.

   Truly, I can’t say enough good things about this software. It is magnificent, runs efficiently and without hogging my system resources.

3. 

   cw77 – November 5, 2022

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Registration was easy, just paste in the key code & provide an email address. It will prompt you to enter a credit card number to enable auto-renewal, but there is a small link underneath the entry fields that will allow you to skip. They make it easy to overlook, but at least they provide an option for those of us that don’t care to sign up for auto-renewal right away.

   Installation was simple & took about 5 minutes. At that point, you can pretty much leave things alone if you’d like. It will take you to a landing page where you can enable things like Personal Data Cleanup, Secure VPN, and ID Protection. Antivirus and Tracker Remover features are enabled by default.

   First manual virus scan took about 15 minutes. It does ask if you want to send any suspicious files to McAfee, but you have to opt IN to that feature, so it’s nice that they don’t assume you want to send them suspicious files. Subsequent scans have taken less than 5 minutes.

   The Personal Data Cleanup feature makes it easy to find out which data brokers have your personal information available online. Supposedly, McAfee will automatically take the necessary steps to have those profiles removed. It’s only been a few days, so I can’t verify how successful that feature is.

   It does include a VPN feature, but every resource I could find indicates that McAfee VPN is NOT a no-logging service, so I can’t recommend this particular feature.

   For the most part, McAfee seems pretty solid. UI is easy to understand & navigate. The product pretty much just sits quietly in the background, which is what I like it to do. I don’t want to be bombarded with notifications about upgrading, or setting up this feature, or whatever. And another plus is that you can install it on unlimited devices, cuz who only has one device these days??

4. 

   Goor00inTX – November 6, 2022

   Rated 4 out of 5

   McAfee is one of three major antivirus protection providers which have been around for quite a while. It was a prefered choice for a lot of users for a long time until they started “bloating” their software with useless knick-knacks nobody cared for. It was making the software a memory and resource hog. Many years have passed since then and a multitude of new competitors swooped in. This might have triggered McAfee to re-evaluate their business strategy. So how does it fare today?

   The advanced, unlimited device version of McAfee Antivirus can keep most of your electronic devices safe. Be it Windows, Mac or Android or any other platform, McAfee boasts to keep all of them safe from the dark side of the internet.

   Installation is easy and streamlined. You register, you download and install and you’re good to go. The initial scan can take a little while, since it’s a deep scan, but that’s the case with almost all antivirus software. Once it’s “implanted” into your system, it will run in the background and do its thing.

   Now in order to see if it can seek down some of the most common threats, I hooked up an external drive containing a load of infected archives. The toughest one being a rootkit which is notoriously hard to remove. The scanning process was rather slow but it managed to catch all misfits, including the rootkit. It tagged a handful of files as “threats”, even though the files were clean. Compressed executables are sometimes falsely tagged as trojans or other threats. I double-checked the files and they were clean. Not a big deal, other virus protection software usually picks these up as well. Better safe than sorry.

   The software itself comes with a fair amount of other tools. I would argue that most of these are nice, but not as efficient as other software solutions which focus specificaly on these issues, such as the firewall, the browser protection or VPN. It’s a nice idea to include those in there, but know that there are better options available. For the sake of simplicity, especially for users who aren’t as tech-savvy, it does make sense to include these tools.

   McAfee is still rather resource hungry compared to other antiviral software. Especially the memory footprint is rather high. On the bright side, the CPU load (unless you’re actively scanning) is rather low, which is good.

   So, the bottom line is this: McAfee has listened to users and made considerable changes to their antivirus. It covers a wide range of protections and offers a solid protection for your devices. The price tag is fair and even if slow during active scanning, it still manages to mostly remain in the background without a huge impact on your system. I would recommend McAfee Antivirus to most users.

5. 

   47states – November 6, 2022

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This product requires some setup effort – expect at least a few hours. Downloading / installing the software is easy and you should do it on multiple devices (phones, computers and tablets). Then you will need to enter a lot of information: email addresses, phone numbers, usernames, etc… It is much easier to enter this information on a computer vs. a phone. McAfee will send you a lot of texts and emails to confirm your information.

   After you have installed the software and then entered your information you will need to review the results. McAfee will show you data breaches and other vulnerabilities. You will have to review each item and then change passwords as needed. I had ran a data breach search a few months ago and McAfee found all of them and 9 more that were older than my last search.

   McAfee also will start removing your info from the web and will recheck it every 3 months. The VPN feature is very handy and easy to use.

   You can decide which modules to activate under My Protection.

   I used to use McAfee products a long time ago and felt they were not as good as many other similar products. They have made a lot of improvements and now deliver a great product.

6. 

   BarackObama – November 8, 2022

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I am sure we are all familiar with what McAfee does. This piece of software has everything you need to be fully protected online. I’m someone who is all for online privacy and security and this software provides just that.

   McAfee’s Advanced Individual service provides ID protection, personal data cleanup, an antivirus, a VPN, and a tracker removal tool. Below are small descriptions of these services:

   ID Protection: This service checks to see if your info (SSN, phone number, etc.) has been leaked or stolen.

   Personal Data Clean Up: A “clean-up” service that cleans up your personal data like name and home address on people search websites like TruePeopleSearch.

   Antivirus: This service protects your devices from malware.

   VPN: Provides an encrypted network connection and disguises your online identity.

   Tracker Removal Tool: Removes cookies and other miscellaneous items so websites cannot track you.

   All these services are provided in one application that can be easily installed in less than 5 minutes. Along with the speedy installation, I noticed the software isn’t much of a memory eater as it once was. Using task manager, I was able to see that the software was using a little less than 2% of my total RAM. This is fantastic to see!

   While a bit pricey, I think this is a wonderful service to have if you are searching for advanced digital privacy. This service by McAfee provides everything you need. There is an app available for your phone if you want to use these services there as well. I didn’t experience any problems with either the Windows or phone application while using them. Overall, an excellent and useful service!

7. 

   Brett – November 10, 2022

   Rated 5 out of 5

   The best security products, I’ve found, are those that you don’t have to think too much about. Securing your PC and your data is an absolute must, especially in this time of ransomware attacks, botnets and identity theft prevalence, but if you make it hard for folks, they won’t keep up with it/won’t do it.

   In that sense, then, this McAfee+ Advanced package is pretty great. It’s (from my experience to date) pretty much set it and forget it. You install it, register/set up the protections and just let it do it’s thing in the background. Because you don’t need to pay attention to it, it works REALLY well and has already found things that other “free” Antivirus packages missed (and those packages weren’t hands off, they required care and feeding AND often times they would pop up annoying ads that always seem to come up at the wrong time). So this is a huge step forward and well worth the price of admission.

   Perhaps the only small improvement or change I might make is that McAfee has REALLY tried to make this package very low resource utilization – which is nice when it’s running in the background since you don’t want to find your PC suddenly slowed down by the antivirus (a common complaint in the past that is fixed now), but it also makes manual full system scans VERY slow. I know these are not a common occurrence, and you can just do other things while you wait, but it might be nice in the future to allow a user to decide if they want to quickly scan everything, even at the cost of more CPU/etc. But that’s just me being nitpicky and wanting more customization – overall, this is a great package at a great price and I can highly recommend it!

8. 

   Beradon – November 10, 2022

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Recently I’ve has the opportunity to try a few different antivirus+identity protection products to varying degrees of success. McAfee is another entry with a well known name that has been around forever but is becoming somewhat lost in the crowd.

   To start, installation is straightforward. It’s nice that it has an unlimited device option, though I imagine for most people it’s way more than they need. Using a competing product with 20 licenses, I’ve only managed to install about 7 of them and covered my whole family, PCs, phones, everything. It may be a pricing tier/differentiation that in the long run, doesn’t really matter.

   Once installed it also has you go through the setup of its identity protection functions, which while nice, seem to be a bit limited when compared to stronger names in this arena. They do have more expensive tiers, as do their competitors, but when you’re already having to pay a yearly subscription for your AV, do you really want another cost on top of it? It seems a bit extraneous to me.

   Scanning is straightforward and quick, McAfee doesn’t carry the same amount of bloat as some competitors, though more than others. Again, still managing to find itself somewhere in the middle of the pack. It’s also less spam-y with advertisements when being used when compared to some competitors.

   What I do like is the unlimited VPN. In these days it’s nice to have an option that secures your traffic leaving your premises if you so choose.

   All in all, it’s got nice features if somewhat average when compared to competitors, the unlimited is nice if a bit extra, and the addon features, as with their competitors, are just an unneeded added expense. VPN is great though.

   AV products tend to be a bit polarizing in terms of who likes what brand, and if McAfee is your thing, then it’s a worthwhile advancement over previous generations… If it’s not, then there’s nothing here that really makes it stand out from the pack.

9. 

   EngineerMom – November 10, 2022

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I’ve been using McAfee products for the last 10+ years, and never thought it to be much other than virus protection, however this product comes with much more than the standard antivirus. First, take note, this is a digital download, once purchased the download code and instructions are sent via email.

   Once emailed, the options to download are unlimited. I have put this on my teen’s gaming desktops, a tablet, and an Android phone. Outside of the basic antivirus, McAfee+ Advanced offers the following add ons, which will need to be installed, but are included with this product. These are: Antivirus (download), Secure VPN (download), Identify Protection (app), Privacy Protection (app), Web Protection (extension), McAfee Safe Family (download), and TrueKey by McAfee (download).

   I appreciate the compartmentalized approach that McAfee took with these products, this allows you to pick and choose what features you want on each device, specific to the need. As far as application goes, I find the antivirus is not intrusive, nor does it bog down my system, and includes the option for real time scanning. The antivirus runs quickly (<15 minutes), and can be scheduled for preferred hours. Secure VPN is the same, quick to download and run. As far as the web based applications, the personal data cleanup will search for the data you select, from basics such as name and address to things like phone numbers, date of birth, email addresses. The identify protection offers identify theft monitoring, credit score, and tools such as security freeze to prevent fraud on financial accounts. The web protection installs the McAfee WebAdvisor extension to Chrome, and the tracker remover deletes cookies and temp files used in tracking. My favorite feature, outside of the virus scan, is the TrueKey, which is a seamless password manager, where you can either put in passwords for the sites you want, or turn it on to pick up passwords as you browse.

   Overall, I think McAfee nailed the key components to make antivirus relevant to many users, this product covers the basics and then some, adding in identify fraud monitoring, credit score, and password keeper. So far the software has successfully identified and scrubbed 10+ sites that had my personal information, as well as identified other data breaches where passwords need to be changed or where personal information was disclosed. I think this product nails the security needs for the average user.

10. 

    Mama5 – November 12, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    I am ao glad that i have the McAfee + Advanced Individual protection to protect my identity and my information. It is easy to download onto your devices. I love that it can be downloaded onto any device for yourself. I was ablw to use it on my android phone, tablet, and laptop to protect all of my information. Installation is quick and easy. All the steps walk you through it and its very comprehensive. Upon downloading i was able to see that some of my information was compromised, the dates it was compromised, and where it was compromised. Seeing this allowed me to go in and start changing passwords to better protect myself. I also love that it has up to a 1 million dollar identity theft coverage if i was ever to need. This coversge is great to have and i thibk everyone should utilize protecting their identity and credit. Overall the McAfee + Advanced Individual is great for notifying you of any compromised information, easy to install, can be used across all of your devices, and is a continuous monitor to protect you.

11. 

    jailoliv – November 13, 2022

    Rated 4 out of 5

    I have been using McAfee for years and it protects my computers and other devices without noticeable performance issues. With this newer version, McAfee continues to provide all that. However, I’ve had issues right after my computer starts. It has only happened twice within a week, but it has kept my windows taskbar from displaying for up to 11 minutes. It seems to be related to it updating right after a Windows update, but I could see on Task Manager that it was the only app at one hundred percent CPU utilization. My computer is fairly new with Intel i7, NVidia GPU, 16 GB ram, and SSD drives, so it was a strange experience. When it finally finished whatever it was doing, performance went back to normal.

    Other than that issue, everything works well. I could go on and on detailing its protection, but what if found worth mentioning is the ID protection. It makes you feel overwhelmed of information about how vulnerable you are on the Internet. So many breaches and most of the passwords you use is in the hands of millions of hackers out there. My recommendation is that you use McAfee’s password manager and generate unique complex password for each site you use. Don’t share passwords among sites and use a two-factor authentication until newer technology gets rid of passwords altogether.

    The VPN part is one of the most loved features to me. I hate sites targeting me with ads related to my location, even when I set my browser not to track, since your IP address, which you usually can’t hide, can feed them with information you didn’t want to share. With VPN, they never know where you’re coming from.

    I still recommend. The taskbar issue is probably a bug and I hope it will be fixed sometime soon if it hasn’t already.

12. 

    Nicholas – November 13, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    First you register, then download, and set up. After that it runs in the background. This is the first anti-virus I have used that does not constantly pop up with adds to purchase add-ons. The first deep scan went rather slowly. Each feature has its own area and can be configured as needed for your requirements.
    From the main screen you can check your protection score. This gives guidance to download on additional devices, along with other features not yet turned on. You can also monitor your personal data on the web. With assistance to remove it.
    There is also a tab for monitoring the Antivirus program and selecting to run different scans. You can either run a quick scan or a Full system scan. The next tab is for Secure VPN. There is an option to have it turn on when you are in unsafe conditions. The ID protection tab is next. Here you enter your information, and you will be notified when it is found. You will get a notification and explanation of what was found, and where the leak was. The attention light on this tab was always on, and I could never tell why. The last tab is for Tracker Removal. Here you set the schedule and setting you want.
    The bottom line. The McAfee Advanced Individual package is exactly what you need. It is updated and full of advanced features. You will not be bothered by pesty pop-ups asking you to purchase additional items. When you click on do not show again, it actually will not show that pop-up again.
    I would recommend the McAfee+ package to family and friends.

13. 

    Andrea1969 – November 14, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    I received this McAfee Total Protection for my Apple iMac and other devices in my home (I have 5 total that this being used for this). It was a download purchase, not the disc I had used before. Came via our email. A tip I did not know, should you have a previous Mcafee installed on your computer, be sure to uninstall it before downloading the new one purchased. I am in my 50’s, and not computer savvy by any means. I eventually contacted Mcafee support as I was receiving msgs. from Mcafee that my download was going to expire. I found a very helpful representative @ Mcafee and he helped me so much and got me on track. So the help is there for you should you need it. This is a good product, we have used it for many years. Don’t let this McAfee+ Advanced Identity, Privacy, and Device Protection intimidate you, take control of your devices don’t let them take over your identity and life !!

14. 

    Michael – November 14, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    The McAfee+ Advanced Identity is such a simple product to install, yet provides so much value and peace of mind. Visit the website, download the product/enter your product key, and in just a few clicks you’re on your way to safety.

    The Advance version includes credit bureau monitoring and a monthly credit report/score. Simply enter your email address and a quick scan lets you know if there’s any suspicious activity, or identity exposure. Another scan using your Social Security Number (securely, of course) lets you know if there’s any fraudulent activity to report.

    The product also includes five licenses for your very own Virtual Private Network (VPN). The VPN encrypts your identity and allows you to browse securely. This keeps your browser history private, like it should be.

    Other valuable features include a password manager, identity monitoring, identity theft coverage, and so much more – at a bargain price!

    The McAfee software runs quietly in the background and doesn’t seem to take up too much hard drive space. It doesn’t “take over” like some of the other programs out there.

    Overall, this is a great product and I would recommend it!

15. 

    Mistabritt – November 14, 2022

    Rated 4 out of 5

    So I’ve been using McAfee+ Advanced Individual Identity, Privacy, and Device Protection software over the past week and have been putting it through its paces on both my Mac and my Windows PC. This particular version is for unlimited devices for one individual person for a year. I installed this on my brand new M1 Mac Mini (macOS Ventura) that I just purchased a couple months ago, and my almost 7 year old Acer Laptop from 2016 with Windows 11. Downloading and installing on my Windows PC went without a hitch and I was up and running in no time. However, on my M1 Mac Mini, I ran into a couple of issues. Downloading wasn’t necessarily the problem but installing it was. On the first install, the firewall would not turn on. There are very specific instructions that you have to follow when installing on a Mac, that involves using the Terminal. Following step by step, I still could not get it to turn on and operate as it should. Becoming frustrated, I did uninstall it from my system. Initially I was going to just keep it installed on my Windows PC and not worry about it on my Mac. But I waited a couple of days and made a second attempt at installing it on my Mac and voila it finally installed correctly.

    Using the software is very easy. After I got it installed and up and running on both computers I did a deep scan on my computer for any viruses and/or threats. None were found on my Mac, however, it did find something on my Windows PC. It was something that was embedded in a screensaver that I had download a couple months ago. Once it detected and quarantined that file, I simply erased it. Funny thing is that I had another highly priced competitor Antivirus Software program installed on my PC that had not detected that threat.

    Aside from the initial hiccups I had with installing it on my Mac, I have had no other issues. You can protection yourself and your devices a numbers of ways with this pretty amazing program:

    * Protect Your PC : Run a Scan, Real-Time Scanning, Scheduled Scan, Quarantine Items, Firewall, Secure Apps, and App Boost.

    * Protect Yourself on Web: Secure VPN, Browser Security, Web Boost, and Tracker Remover.

    * Protect Your Identity: ID Protection, Password Manager, and File Shredder.

    * Protect Your Privacy: Personal Data Cleanup

    And there’s even more security and privacy features.

    What I like about this Antivirus software suite, is it allows you to turn on or off the features that you would like to use versus being forced to use everything. This is something I have seen in other Antivirus/Internet Security programs over the years, where they force you to use everything or nothing. There’s some areas such Identity, that it wanted me to input my personal info like my social and home address and date of birth. It says that its to scan the web for my personal information, however, that’s one area that I didn’t feel comfortable with giving my info, being, what happens if its breached through McAfee. Just something to think about, but again, I like that I have the option not to use that feature rather than being forced to use it.

16. 

    MarkusMN – November 14, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    McAfee Advanced security goes well beyond merely securing your computer. In the past, it took multiple products to keep you safe. McAfee changed this by packaging several components into one amazing package.

    The installation is fast and simple, with a download from their website. Once the key is entered, it opens up the options for your subscription.

    While there are credit monitoring tools, I stick to the PC and Android phone protection for the most part. I have not noticed any performance degradation on either my laptop or my Android phone. I enjoy the assurance that scans have been completed and the results are clearly communicated.

    The product does a great job of leading a person into the multitude of features available. I tried the service to search for my data on various websites and I was shocked at the number of times it found my information at unknown sites. It performed a dark web search as well.

    The service also offers a password vault for storing the numerous passwords that we all need to track these days. It also provides VPN options for securing your data connectivity.

    This offers excellent protection for your PC and mobile phone and it’s very simple and efficient.

17. 

    MigDigital – November 14, 2022

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Review of McAfee – McAfee+ Advanced Identity, multi platform.

    Installed McAfee – McAfee+ Advanced Identity on iPad Pro, for which installed McAfee Safe Connect and McAfee Security, two separate applications.

    From McAfee Security application, can have a notion of protection via Protection Score consisting of five levels of score ranges:
    1. 0-399 Low
    2. 400-599 Fair
    3. 600-699 Good
    4. 700-849 Very Good
    5. 850-1000 Excellent

    The application automatically provide “Recommended” subjects or action to take to Reclaim Personal Data, Help to restore identity.

    From service perspective, provide Identity Protection, Credit Monitoring, Personal Data Cleanup, Identity Restoration and Insurance, Secure VPN, Wi-Fi Scan, Safe Browsing.

    Note on VPN as we know from the device setup, in my case iPad.
    The VPN from the device shows enabled as following services of McAfee are enabled: Secure VPN, Safe Browsing from McAfee Security, VPN from McAFee Safe Connect. As each of the service are enabled, in the device setup shows each of services separately. Meaning, there are Secure VPN, Safe Browsing, and VPN added under Device VPN.

    The annoyance part is when I disable VPN from the device setting, it doesn’t turn off unless I go through the McAfee application. Then it feels repetitive services for same purpose as all fall under VPN category.

    Another annoyance comes as new open new app or websites, either the browser or app shows no data or blank at first as if the internet connection is off. Then by turning off the VPN and waiting some time can navigate to the url or open the browser.

    Aside of the above details, McAfee is one of known name to trust security or have reference, but its user experience feels to bit create annoyance.

18. 

    hitsuyoo – November 14, 2022

    Rated 4 out of 5

    I will be the first person to say that it extremely important to have security for your tech systems and I do wholey endorse picking up some sort of VPN of sorts to stay safe. With that being said, it never seems to amaze me at hoow much upselling that these platforms continue to push upon us as a consumer. There’s always one more piece of protection you need, according to the software[ ie “someone is starring at you through your keys. But if you get this extra advanced, super secure plus software, you may be protected.”]. That grows really annoying. With that, this is some really good security software and I do feel safer having vs not. There are a few tiers to choose from and this one will give you great piece of mind ehile you have it. You can use it for multiple units, including IOS, Android and Windows, so you could very well protect all of your equipment at a great price. So basically, it’s a no brainer when it comes to desiding whether or not to grab this for your systems at home. The answer is yes, incase you were wondering. Again, the only drawback is the pop-up scare tactic up-selling that comes with just about every package. But if you’re going to get some security software, this isn’t a bad choice.

19. 

    Andrea1969 – November 15, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    I received this McAfee Total Protection for my Apple iMac and other devices in my home (I have 5 total that this being used for this). It was a download purchase, not the disc I had used before. Came via our email. A tip I did not know, should you have a previous Mcafee installed on your computer, be sure to uninstall it before downloading the new one purchased. I am in my 50’s, and not computer savvy by any means. I eventually contacted Mcafee support as I was receiving msgs. from Mcafee that my download was going to expire. I found a very helpful representative @ Mcafee and he helped me so much and got me on track. So far the software has successfully identified and scrubbed 10+ sites that had my personal information, as well as identified other data breaches where passwords need to be changed or where personal information was disclosed. I think this product nails the security needs for the average user.So the help is there for you should you need it. This is a good product, we have used it for many years. Don’t let this McAfee+ Advanced Identity, Privacy, and Device Protection intimidate you, take control of your devices don’t let them take over your identity and life!

20. 

    Maclemoor – November 15, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    My computer/laptop has been bugging lately. It will work for a whole 5 minutes and then freeze for no reason.
    So i took a big step and decided to protect my laptop with mcAfee advanced subscription. The install was super easy. Recieved an email and then followed 3 simple steps. Activation code, copy paste and install.
    Then the program will run a checkup on your computer. That only took a couple of minutes and i havent had a computer bug or freeze since using it these past few days.
    I think my computer had a virus so it was removed and walah.
    this program includes everything, antivirus on unlimited devices, personal data clean up which havent done because it is kind of a new computer, i havent loaded down yet, protection score which i think is cool because im obsessed with good scores. Identity monitoring. there is also a secure vpn when you are out and about and need to use public wifi for something, you wont get your stuff stolen. a big peace of mind and mcafee i tried and true. So 5 stars.

21. 

    Adam – November 15, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    In reviewing the McAfee+ Advanced Individual, I’d have to say I’m pleasantly surprised. I’ve previously owned and used McAfee antivirus, it used to be preinstalled on every new system. As an IT professional, it was just another piece of bloatware to slow down my system and to be removed. So I didn’t have high expectations here. Though, once installed on my EliteBook, I must say, it has very little performance interference. The main point I wanted to test, was the the identity monitoring and protection, as usually, Defender is sufficient for me for simple antivirus/malware protection.

    The process to install was simple enough, I was provided a code via email to input on McAfee’s site, which then tied the subscription to my account I setup with them. From there, it’s as easy as clicking “download”. Once installed, one of the first things to do is to setup your identity information you want monitored, such as emails, name, DOB, SSN(I skipped), phone, and addresses. They then search that on people sites and work to automatically remove the information. They also assist in helping to manually remove info they automatically can’t. Pair this with identity theft protection, which is becoming much more prevalent, and it’s worth it’s cost just for those 2 features alone!

    The overall security software is straightforward enough, and can be set to run on a schedule for quick/full/custom scans, depending your needs. Depending your usage habits, the daily quick scan and weekly full should be sufficient for most average users. I have yet to put the software to the test with blocking a virus or bogus install of software. Though, I feel much more confident with the browser extension enabled to help secure my internet browsing. I also enjoy that this can be used on mobile, as I am an Android user, hence am more susceptible to infection/security risks. Whereas, Apple users have a much lower risk, though that gap is fast closing. I also am happy this includes a basic VPN service. It’s not something I would use to try and spoof locations and watch videos, but if you want to have a secure session while banking or doing something requiring provacy, it will be sufficient to use it for that.

    Only time will tell if I renew after the year, but it is a solid product thus far, with many alluring features to utilize.

22. 

    ARBaldridge – November 15, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    I tried out the McAfee Advanced subscription and so far have been quite pleased. The only disadvantage is that TrueKey which is included is not supported on Apple’s Safari browser. The use of the password keeper requires either Google Chrome or Firefox. This is not a deal breaker but I will prefer to continue to use Safari. The subscription includes an unlimited number of devices which sets it apart from some others. I have both a PC and several Apple products so it is important that whatever security option I chose it would work with both platforms. I have tested it on my MacBook as well as a Dell laptop. The function on both seems to be solid. I did not notice the software slowing down the computer or browsing the internet. It does come with a VPN function to protect you when on public wifi. With this turned on your banking apps and several others that need IP addresses, etc. will not work. This is because the software is working the way it is supposed to, masking your Internet address and activity, keeping it private. This was a bit aggravating as I use Ring all the time and sometimes am either on public wifi or cell service and need to check a camera or something. When that is the case I turn off the VPN. For most this will probably not be an issue. The installation of the software is very easy and straight forward.

23. 

    DakotaDan – November 15, 2022

    Rated 3 out of 5

    I was really excited about the McAfee + Advanced Internet Security (Unlimited Device) (1-Year Subscription) – Android, Apple iOS, Mac OS, Windows, Chrome [Digital] because I could use it on all my devices. I loved the idea of being better protected on my phone especially but liked the broad coverage I expected to get with this product. Covering all the bases!

    Setup was incredibly easy to get things up and running. It prompted me to complete a software upgrade that I had overlooked on my phone so I complete the update and set up my network for access. Everything seemed great…until I left the house – my network.

    Suddenly, I started having issues accessing internet when I wasn’t at home on wifi. I initially thought it was a bug with the software upgrade it had suggested I complete. Of course, I forgot about it when I was home. I ended up sitting in a doctor’s office for over an hour with a dead device because I wasn’t on wifi.

    Finally it hit me. It was the McAfee software. Everything worked just fine after I uninstalled it. I was incredibly disappointed since I expected this product to work really well and be super intuitive. I’m hoping there’s a setting or some step I need to take to ensure my device continues to work even off my home network, but I haven’t had the time yet to explore other options. With this type of software, it really shouldn’t take a lot of instructions or googling to figure out how to use it successfully on your phone.

    I like the brand, but I’m disappointed in the product and hopefully will be able to get it working successfully on my device.

    It worked fine on other devices that don’t leave home which is to be expected. If you aren’t using it on your cellphone, you should be golden. If you plan to take it off wifi, I’d suggest double-checking the details to ensure the product is capable and then investing the time to completely set that up to avoid surprises I experienced.

24. 

    Patrick – November 16, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    This is one of the toughest reviews I have ever written. On one hand, McAfee+ Advanced Internet Security seems to be everything a person could want in an antivirus/identity protection/internet security program. In fact, McAfee goes overboard to give you the complete package. A very superior package at that. But on the other hand, providing so much protection in one package is almost too much. Let me explain.

    The download and installation is about as standard as you can get. If you have ever downloaded any software and installed it before, then the McAfee+ software should be a breeze to download and install.

    After the installation, the advanced options are quite numerous… Personal Data Cleanup, Antivirus, Secure VPN, ID Protection, and Tracker Remover. And of course each of these has its own subset of options. For me, this is where it became a bit cumbersome. For example, going through the Personal Data Cleanup, McAfee+ searches the dark web to see if there have been any instances in which any personal data related to you has been breached. It then gives you the option to address each instance in which your data has been potentially breached. I had 38 events to address. To find out about each instance, I was forced to go through an email verification process to “make sure” it was me. I was logged in under my user name and password, I had not logged out, and yet each time I had to go through the process of waiting for a six-digit verification code to be emailed to me. Needless to say I did not address all 38 issues. Now don’t get me wrong, finding out about data breaches is great because in many instances McAfee can tell you which website actually allowed the breach to occur. I found that most often it involved a simple change of password for that particular site. In several other instances, there was a message stating there is a sensitive ongoing investigation regarding data that was hacked, but I was not given even a hint about who hacked it, what was hacked, or what I could do about it.

    There is an option to Check Your Protection Score. This is a rather novel idea, but to get your score to 100 takes effort and time…a lot of both. Initially there are four options to choose from, but I will address the Add More Personal Info To Monitor option. To use the comparison again, on one hand I would love to know that ALL my personal data online is safe. That’s a no-brainer. But in order for McAfee to monitor this information, it asks you to provide email addresses, phone numbers, social security number, passport info, driver’s license info, Tax ID, date of birth, health ID, usernames, credit card numbers, and bank account numbers. McAfee promises that all this information is safe and secure on their website. But as I looked through the list of websites involved in my 38 data breaches, I noticed some high-caliber organizations who also promise to keep all your info safe. As much as I honestly trust McAfee, I absolutely cannot bring myself to offer up all that information, especially to one single website.

    When it is all said and done, the bottom line is that McAfee+ is not designed to be just another anti-virus program. This package offers the whole complete package. It does what it is designed to do, and in order to do that, it does in fact time and effort on the part of the user. If all you need is protection from viruses and malware, this is not the software for you. But if you need an extremely thorough encompassing package that address every need a person may have online, INCLUDING VPN, then this is the absolute best package available for you. And I am going to heartily recommend McAfee+ to all my friends and family in need of the whole package.

25. 

    wizozzie – November 17, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    I think no matter what kind of system you have, you’re going to touch the internet, and if you do touch the internet, you’re crazy not to have some kind of protection. I have been using another service for virus and web protection for a few years so I was somewhat apprehensive about using McAfee. It was actually a fairly straightforward experience.

    The software was very easy to install and use. I expected to have a slowdown or a lot of obtrusive dialogs while using the software. It was fairly out of the way after the first scan.

    In terms of scanning drives, which was one of the three things I was interested in using… I anecdotally felt like it was the same as a lighter duty disk scan I’ve used before. It found a few things that Windows Defender, the built in Windows anti-virus, didn’t find which does make me feel a lot better about having this running.

    I do like the fact there is a password manager, VPN, and identity monitoring included in this version of McAfee services. The thing that I think is really interesting is that it also includes 1 million dollars worth of identity restoration as part of the services.

    My favorite part of this is that it includes unlimited devices in the coverage… now that is a really convenient thing. When protecting all your tech… i mean, it was easy for me to get to 9 devices between iOS, Android, and Windows.

    I honestly didn’t think the protection score was very valuable in my usage. You may find it useful if you don’t already have an identity protection regimen.

    I like the user interface and the appearance of robustness. For the amount of time I used it, I feel that it was a good package.

    Having all of the levels of product that McAfee sells is fairly confusing to me; They don’t have straightforward naming. This is the highest level you can get at the individual level. I honestly can’t think of any types of threats that this doesn’t address. It’s fully comprehensive and has the backing of a company that’s well known in computer protection. I recommend it!

26. 

    nhtechie – November 19, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    I was a pusher of AV software back when I did in-calls for PC problems at peoples homes; these days, I’m lucky if I even keep Defender on. So, why not see how things have progressed over the past few years regarding scanning & identity protection software and services.

    Pros:
    Easy download / install
    Features
    VPN Included
    Lightweight
    Startup Speed consideration
    External Drive recognition

    Cons:
    Identity / Breach review hoops

    Meh:
    Run a scan now, isn’t on the main screen

    Once the code came to me in email, I followed instructions to download & install. Once some system compatibility checks passed, onto the Install & subsequent “Install complete.” As I use an iPad for browsing the web & my PC primarily for gaming, I don’t run anything outside of Windows Defender. Well, that is if I remember to turn it back on after some COD.

    Right off the bat, I was greeted by a number of features, but “Run a Scan” wasn’t there; it’s in the 4 squares menu on the left. Strange. I ran with a scan and not surprisingly, nothing was found. To make sure it was working, I pulled down EICAR and that was caught, so it’s all good… and I’m not a risky computer user.

    In a week of using the program, I found it shockingly lightweight and didn’t notice any lag – even when scanning and that (back in the HDD days at least) was a huge
    Settings include ‘startup speed’ considerations

    There isn’t a ‘safe’ amount of time to review password / ID breach info. Over and over again, I was required to verify who I was. I get the need for security, but that’s like the bank asking you for your verification every time you change menus or go to transfer funds; once you’re logged in you should be good for a while.

    VPN speeds are pretty great; my traditional 500Mb/s is dropped to between 320-420Mb/s on VPN , while CyberGhost nets me 140Mb/s.

    Overall, there is a nice set of lightweight features here that can only add to your online security and privacy.

    Recommended? Yep!

27. 

    Tstall – November 20, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    McAfee has been a household name since the 90’s. The antivirus software is known for providing a strong protection between the user and the world wide web. I personally trust McAfee as the software has always protected me since my middle school days. The software has evolved and the company has changed the look and feel.

    Upon opening the program, I noticed everything is clear and easy to find. If your not good with navigating windows or computers McAfee makes this simple for you. The program also works behind the scenes so you really don’t need to run a manual scan but if you do believe you need to run one all one needs to do is open the program, click antivirus, then click run a scan. The scan is quick and gives you tips as you wait. The virus scan is quick and suggests that it could take 5 to 15 minutes. I have completed a few scans and usually took less than 5 minutes.

    My favorite part of this program is that no matter what screen you are on or even if your looking through the my protection drop down tab the program gives you a green (on) or red (off) bubble. This helps when you are trying to find if everything is on and protecting you.

    The advanced plus software includes, real time scanning, firewall protection, VPN, browser security, tracker remover, and also secures your apps and boosts your apps to make them run faster! If you go in the program under app boost, it will actually point out which apps that it boosted and how many times.

    The advance plus includes identity protection including id protection, a password manager, and a shredder which shreds your recycle bin and other folders that you choose when you permanently delete something. You can choose how many times something is shredded from 2, 5, or 10 times. I choose a complete shred which shreds deleted items 10 times over to provide that extra protection.

    With the purchase of this software McAfee provides you with a one million dollar identity theft coverage and restoration. I hope I never have to use this but I am glad to have the extra protection. McAfee will provide you a score and details on where your information is on the dark web and how to gain back control of your full identity.

    The reason I provided 5 stars is because this software includes everything. I wasn’t asked 50 times when opening the app or with pop notifications that I needed to purchase additional security items.

28. 

    Dan0Sterling – November 20, 2022

    Rated 4 out of 5

    With so many choices for internet security, I started by researching those products which got good reviews from reputable sources (i.e. PC Magazine, Tom’s Guide, etc). These sites have the resources to independently test how well a security product actually protects your PC. McAfee has historically had fairly good scores. This product is no exception. The differences in the security suites come down to which features are included at a given price point. McAfee Includes all the tools you need to remain safe online. This encompasses a VPN, antivirus, anti-malware, and threat detection software which runs in the background. The VPN in this package is unlimited data, which is nice. Not all suites are that open. The VPN is designed to protect your data, not necessarily watch TV programs which are blacked out in your local area. I was able to access my standard Sunday afternoon sites without running into any problems.

    Since pricing can vary considerably during the year, anyone considering a Security package should consider all the leading products before making a purchase decision. Given how similar the security suites are, price will often be the deciding factor between them. McAfee made the most sense for me at the time. I would have been as happy with AVG’s suite or Norton’s 360 security suite. If you can get a good deal on a long term subscription to one of these packages, I certainly would take it.

29. 

    Johnnyboy84 – November 26, 2022

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Generally, you wouldn’t think that someone would stop to write a review on antivirus software, but I am different I am the individual who does. Not all software is the same or are even good at what they do. Typically, I like to review the items that I purchase and 99.9% of the time they are tangible items not digital, so this was a little difficult for me as it is not something I normally do.

    I wanted to give my thoughts on the advanced internet security software. I have used all other brands from Avast, Kapersky to Panda and they all protect you from viruses, but I like the fact that McAfee has not only PC but Android security software as well. You really can’t be too careful on the internet these days.

    I chose to install the advanced security suite on my Z Fold 4. To be frank I know that somehow there is an app on my phone that is leaking my personal information I receive so many spam text messages, phone calls and emails. I like the small footprint that the software has it isn’t a resource hog despite constantly running in the background. It automatically scans the applications I have installed and the ones that are updated regularly as well.

    McAfee named this advanced security, and you might be wondering what is so advanced about it and the answer is simple it does a whole lot of things such as VPN, Identity protection, wifi scanning and safe browsing. I was shocked to see that there are websites that do not make much effort to secure your personal data I had my data found in over twenty breaches and that is very unsettling. A lot of it was on websites no longer visit so that was surprising and a little good knowing that it had happened because those sites never bothered notifying me.

    :::Pros & Cons:::

    Pros:
    – Small footprint
    – Easy to use
    – Feature rich
    – Can be used on multiple devices in a year’s subscription

    Cons:

    – I have used this for weeks and haven’t run into anything I do not like.

    I am overall pleased with the Advanced Security software it offers a lot for your money and not every security company can say or offer something comparable. If you are looking for security software to aid in daily computer or device usage then why not check out what McAfee has to offer.

30. 

    ike301 – December 1, 2022

    Rated 1 out of 5

    After installing on Windows 10, my PC experienced slow downs and lockups. I uninstalled and reinstalled twice, but the lockups continued. As soon as I removed McAfee+ my PC returned to normal. The OS AV is disabled and I have no other Antivirus software installed. I’ve been in IT for over 20 years, so I know how to troubleshoot.

    I then installed McAfee+ on another PC running Windows 11. This was a fresh build. For the first two days all worked well. After that, the lockups a slow downs started again. Just like the previous PC, the OS AV is disabled. In between lockups on the second PC, I was able to do some sample testing and the results were very disappointing.

    Multiple ransomware samples were never detected. There were also several malware misses as well. When trying to do any scan, the lockups would happen immediately. I have used McAfee before in past and never experienced issues like this. I’m hoping the bugs can be fixed with future updates, but as for now, I cannot use the product on any working PC that I own.

31. 

    Idoc – December 4, 2022

    Rated 4 out of 5

    McAfee + Advanced internet security is a 1 year subscription to their new identity theft protection suite. The program supports Windows, Mac OS, Chromebook, IOS and Android. There is no smartphone app at this time but the web interface is available on all devices.
    The setup begins with McAfee asking for your personal information. The interface is clunky, you only enter your email at first but later you can add your Social Security number, Phone numbers, Passport number, Driver’s license number, Tax ID numbers, Date of birth, Health IDs, Credit cards and Bank accounts. It can take a while if you have a lot of accounts.
    After all the data entry you will have a nice Dash board that lays out what is left to do and the services that are active. I do feel this could be better organized with a better flow. You can then use each of the programs features to look for identity theft issues. This could be a little more automated with a guided flow. After setup you will get a score on the dashboard indicating your relative safety as you take the actions indicated your score will increase. This gives you an idea of how safe you are but is really not necessary a simple bar gauge would suffice.

    The identity protection module will scan for data breaches on the dark web if a site breach is involved it will allow you to go to the site with a click of a button to change your password, I found some of the sites no longer exist though, these could be weeded out by McAfee. They also warn of lists of breaches that include your info all you can do is note these then archive them.

    The personal data cleanup feature requires you to reenter all of your accounts again! I feel this could be improved as entry takes some time and effort and asking you to enter it multiple times in the same program is not what I expect. McAfee then scans data broker sites for your info, it will then automatically remove it. On the first scan it requests removal that day, repeat scans are done every 3 months.

    With McAfee Advanced, you have expert identity theft support specialist ready to help with any identity theft. It is very reassuring to have someone walk you through the required steps to keep you safe and start your identity restoration. If you lose your wallet they can help you replace your cards and ID’s. McAfee covers you with up to 1 million dollars of identity theft insurance that reimburse you for stolen funds, lost wages, and legal fees.

    The subscription also includes McAfee antivirus and McAfee Total Protection for unlimited devices. This protects your computer from malware and viruses that steal your information right from your computer and protect you while browsing the web. McAfee also includes a VPN for up to 5 devices. All of your online activity is encrypted and your ip address hidden offering even more protection. A password manager is also included to protect those valuable passwords avoiding storing them in your browser which is not as secure.

    To fully delete sensitive files McAfee’s includes a digital file shredder so they can not be easily recovered by hackers or unauthorized individuals.

    Overall McAfee + Advanced Internet security is a good package to keep you safe from identity theft and help you recover from it if it occurs.

32. 

    Shawty – July 28, 2023

    Rated 5 out of 5

    I always use Mcafee antivirus
    It has protected my family computers for years.

33. 

    CherylB – January 5, 2024

    Rated 5 out of 5

    • Easy to install
    • Have used McAfee software for over 5 years
    • Enjoy using the VPN option
    • Great protection
    • Enjoy using the File Shredder
    • Enjoy using the Tracker Remover