Mcafee over MSE

[lsufrontier]

Someone told me today that I should use the Mcafee Security Suite instead of MSE? What do yall think? I also use malwarebytes and I was wondering if I need to download another spyware program or if MSE and malwarebytes also do that? Thanks

 

[pparks1]

Everybody has their opinion. Personally, with my surfing habits, I find that I don't need any of the commercial applications to keep my machine clean...thus MSE does it's job very well for me.

 

[CarlTR6]

It is a matter of each person's choice. I don't use either MSE or McAfee. If I had to use one or the other, I'd choose MSE.

 

[lsufrontier]

Ok thanks guys. Also is MSE and malwarebytes enough against spyware. I was told that they are not because MSE is mostly anti-virus and malwarebytes is for malware. Thanks

 

[CarlTR6]

In my opinion, yes. MSE and Malwarebytes are sufficient. I have an anti virus program, a anti-malware program, and a software firewall running - plus I am behind a router hardware firewall. That and good surfing habits.

 

[EvilOzzmess]

Well, McAfee failed to quarantine and remove an Autoloader Trojan from my system just an hour ago, so what does that tell you? I wouldn't use McAfee if you didn't have to (I'm only using it because it's free for a while and saves me the burden of dropping a few bucks I really can't afford right now on better software).

And interestingly, the last time I ever used McAfee, when I uninstalled it from our old XP Desktop, I immediately got slammed with dozens of nasties - pretty sure that was by their design, too in order to make it appear as "see what happens without us?!" kind of a thing - trying to scam us all back into it in other words. So again, I really would steer clear of it if you can.

Personally, I'm a fan of Nod32... I used it for two years and never once had a single problem, or major melt-down of my system. I almost thought it too good to be true because it was working so well, I thought it might not be working at all (if that makes any sense to you), but nope, it was the real-deal. But, it's a little steep for me and so that's why I don't have it again on this system - yet.

 

[Terrorz]

In my opinion MSE and Malwarebytes will do the job to keep your PC safe... and for McAfee... I had it on my old PC and it would find many viruses and always quarantine them, and after each scan like 20 would pop up and get quartined, untill my PC could no longer be used mcafee is good for looking pretty So yea MSE+Malwarebytes+WindowsFirewall.

 

[malexous]

Well, McAfee failed to quarantine and remove an Autoloader Trojan from my system just an hour ago, so what does that tell you? I wouldn't use McAfee if you didn't have to (I'm only using it because it's free for a while and saves me the burden of dropping a few bucks I really can't afford right now on better software).

It tells me that, like all anti-virus software, McAfee can't protect you 100%.

And interestingly, the last time I ever used McAfee, when I uninstalled it from our old XP Desktop, I immediately got slammed with dozens of nasties - pretty sure that was by their design, too in order to make it appear as "see what happens without us?!" kind of a thing - trying to scam us all back into it in other words. So again, I really would steer clear of it if you can.

Sounds more like a coincidence to me.

 

[EvilOzzmess]

It tells me that, like all anti-virus software, McAfee can't protect you 100%.

Sounds more like a coincidence to me.

Of course I realize that, and yes, that is entirely possible - but it happened nonetheless. Just stating the facts!

But again, for those who can afford it, NOD32 is the one to have. It never failed me once and detected/removed everything instantly, and for two wonderful years my XP machine ran flawless without a single piece of crap leeching off of it. I miss it.

 

[Tatletz]

I don't use either of them currently, but have a look at this:

http://www.av-test.org/certifications

http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archive/2010/08 (requires free registration)

My av is BitDefender Total Security 2010, it expires by the end of October and then I will most certanly use MSE

 

[cluberti]

Never had MSE remove a critical system file it thought was a virus on thousands of PCs, but McAfee's done it, on two separate occasions, over the past few years. It's also not as good at detection or performance as it once was in it's heyday - there are MANY good products out there better than McAfee nowadays, so it seems like being a sadist when someone is using it without being forced to do so . I know it's an old thread, but it was revived and the topic probably is still worth the discussion, especially now that Intel owns McAfee.

 

[jimbo45]

Hi all
The ONLY way to keep a computer 100% safe is of course NOT TO USE IT --but in the Real World I'd say that the DESIGNER of the OS (I.E Microsoft) is probably the MOST qualified in designing suitable software to protect it.

Previously when MS wasn't interested all sorts of 3rd party vendors leaped in to fill the void but now MS is in the game then IMO MSE is more than sufficient for normal protection.

Mcafee like a lot of other Corporate software got going when they were the only people in the market.

IMO their time is UP -- in any case most corporations who need SECURE PC's won't have any external connection to the Internet for that particular group of PC's and any data that is transferred to those PC's would be very carefully vetted first.

Of course if you are an inveterate user of torrents and dubious warez sites then I doubt whether ANY AV product could keep you reasonably safe in any case.

For the typical home user I suspect that MSE is sufficient - and uses minimal resources too.

My philosopy would be that IF a computer gets infected is THEN to RESTORE from a KNOWN CLEAN IMAGE or re-install the OS.

I would NEVER trust a "cleaned" computer just relying on the AV software to do it.

Using an infected OS to clean itself is as I've said before like putting the Fox in charge of the chickens in the henhouse.

As for INTEL buying Macafee -- not sure what they get out of this since you obviously can't build Malware protection into a CPU which only knows about running machine code instructions. There isn't any OS to protect.

Now if Intel was working on an OS of it's own or even an alternate browser --that's a different matter of course.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[mw2]

Microsoft Security Essentials is nice small and comfact with high reliability. Highly recommended in my view!

 

[Borg 386]

NO NO NO....don't get me started on McAfee....:mad2:

Instead, read this thread I started a bit back when McAfee hosed itself with one of it's "upgrades" and some of my system

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/103003-mcafee-update-8-9-10-causes-win-7-problems.html

McAfee missed several things that MSE caught immediately, I trusted MSE waaaay more then McAfee.

Just read the thread, and the comments, then you decide which one is better

 

[codyw]

The link that Borg 386 has to the one topic of McAfee has some good stuff in there. I was one to comment in there because I used McAfee through my internet provider for a while. It failed me with in a couple of days and I never used it again. It found 2 hidden Trojans in the system when I did a manual scan. So before that scan was ran, those Trojans were having a party in my system no doubt.

 

[OneSerious]

In my time I've Used Norton, McAfee, Bullgaurd, Avast, Avira, AVG and MSE.

I wouldn't have Norton, McAfee or Bullgaurd ever again. They have too much stuff going on and as far as I'm aware hog system resouces. With each one of them I've had a huge virus that has riddled my computer. the last on infact was Bullgaurd, I got some file and then within about 5 minutes nearly all my shortcuts where broken and the computer was going mad.

In all the time I've used, Avast, Avira, AVG and MSE (all free might I add) I've never had a single virus not get caught, or at least that I was aware of. The systems didn't die so I was pleased. AVG give me some gip on Vista and wouldn't update so I scrubbed it. Avast was 100% but I switched to Avira because of good reviews. It too was great. I changed to MSE just becaue I like software to be uniform. I've yet to have a problem with it. I tried the 2.0 beta but had trouble with it switching off.

So for me MSE 1.0 is working away fine. I also scan with Malwarebytes. Both have kept my system ticking over just fine.

 

[dranfu]

I have to say Mcafee. Since Mcafee was the first to detect the "Here you have" virus, and the first to update its distribution channels with a block/fix. Also, as of right now, MSE still doesn't detect it.

Just sayin'

 

[cluberti]

MSE has detected this since September 10th (today) with definitions 1.89.1411.0, released at about midnight US Eastern time (so right after the time you posted, basically ).

Encyclopedia entry: Worm:Win32/Visal.B - Learn more about malware - Microsoft Malware Protection Center

 

[Ex_Brit]

Don't forget that MSE doesn't augment Windows Firewall at all, which protects incoming only, unless one wants to get into some extremely convoluted settings or use a 3rd party tool such as Vista Firewall Control (works in all OS's).

 

[dranfu]

MSE has detected this since September 10th (today) with definitions 1.89.1411.0, released at about midnight US Eastern time (so right after the time you posted, basically ).

Encyclopedia entry: Worm:Win32/Visal.B - Learn more about malware - Microsoft Malware Protection Center

But again, Mcafee knew about it yesterday.