Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5203 in Software
• Brand: McAfee
• Released on: 2004-10-27
• Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP
• Dimensions: .26 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
McAfee AntiSpyware quickly detects then safely helps eliminate malicious applications such as spyware, adware, keyloggers, remote-control programs, browser hijackers hiding on your system before they can steal your identity, copy passwords or monitor browsing activity when you surf or shop. Erasing online roadblocks, McAfee AntiSpyware also foils adware programs that trigger annoying advertisements sap system performance.

While anti-virus and firewall software have apabilities to help protect against spyware, only McAfee AntiSpyware detects these products as they attempt to install. Unwanted programs, including adware that often comes with peer-to-peer (P2P) applications, can be selected for quarantine and later removal. Users are given the option of trusting a program so that it won't be detected in future scans. In addition, McAfee AntiSpyware issues a warning when removing a program that a legitimate application may be dependent on. Multiple scanning options (on demand and on execution) conveniently let you perform full or custom scans according to your needs. Scheduled scan can also be automatically set to run.

One-stop-shop identification and removal of all components and files associated with spyware, allowing users to remove any and all associated files in one click. With enhanced protection that extends beyond anti-virus and firewall, your data, PC and identity are more secure than ever. McAfee AntiSpyware is an integral part of any layered PC protection strategy.

Sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers, credit card information, financial statements, or passwords may be stored on your hard drive without you realizing it. Keylogging programs can be installed by a hacker or anyone who has access to your PC, secretly monitoring everything you type, including websites visited, chat room conversations, e-mail, and passwords typed. McAfee AntiSpyware helps detect keyloggers before they can record a single keystroke. Spying programs such as keyloggers search for and find this data, sending it to an external server for potential exploitation. By preventing these applications from executing on your PC, McAfee AntiSpyware helps keep vulnerable private information private and secure.

Rid your PC of adware and spyware based pop-ups and clutter. Symptoms of spyware and adware programs include the sudden appearance of annoyances such as excessive pop-ups, new toolbars in your Internet Browser window or frustrating aggravations such as a slowed operating system or the display of pornographic images and advertisements. These annoyances can advance to serious threats, such as fraud or even identity theft.

McAfee AntiSpyware prevents adware-based pop-ups from running on your PC and invading your or your family's Internet experience.

Extensive database of the latest adware, spyware and keylogging program definitions, continually updated by McAfee, provides comprehensive detection and protection capability.

Spyware and adware are often used to tack online behavior in order to send targeted pop-up ads. The files associated with tracking behavior sit hidden on your hard drive, potentially slowing computer performance. McAfee AntiSpyware removes all remnants, not just individual components, of these programs and files that clog up and take over your hard drive and hog valuable memory. One of the most advanced spyware and adware protections for your personal data, McAfee AntiSpyware has an early detection system, proactively protecting you from suspicious programs and ensuring your online privacy.

Exclusive! Advanced auto protect technology alerts you when potentially hostile applications attempt to install and run, providing options to block the threat.

Through automatic online updates, McAfee AntiSpyware helps protect against the latest spyware and adware techniques and tricks. These effortless updates help anticipate new threats-keeping pace with ever-changing technology and offering you the best protection available. One year of automatic updates provides your PC with the latest protection form spying and tracking programs.

Customer Reviews

Don't buy it - it doesn't do what it says on the box!!
I bought this to try and get rid of annoying spyware and popups that always end up on my PC after the kids have used it.

After installation this software nags you to register endlessly with a popup that is more annoying than the ones it is supposed to remove. Eventually I followed it's demands registered and download the updates. Then all hell broke loose - I was bombaded with Adware! A toolbar pluging had attached itself to explorer and was reseting my homepage to an undesirable one. Antispyware couldn't fix / remove this or even detect it - even with the latest updates.

a waste of money
I bought this package to compliment my McAfee anti virus and firewall ( which i do rate highly) believing that a big name company could tackle the problem. I had previously installed the free ad-aware from lavasoft package, (knowing fine well that this was in itself poor anti spyware software), and decided to test the McAfee. After I ran the McAfee I ran the ad-aware to find nineteen cookies. I came onto the amazon web site and it welcomed me back, both hadn't removed the amazon cookie. I then installed the bullet proof anti spyware to find another 120 cookies and four dialers, lucky I'm on broadband. The package says it removes everything but to be honest I think its rubbish.