McAfee INTERNET SECURITY 2009 - User Manual

Internet Security 2009
Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use PC and Online Protection with
Powerful Web Site Safety Advisor
With the daily emergence of new and more sophisticated Internet threats that could
disrupt your digital life, you need more than a simple anti-virus program to protect
yourself, your computer, your identity and your family. You need McAfee
®
Internet
Security 2009 – comprehensive, feature-rich, and simple-to-use security software.
Data Sheet McAfee Internet Security 2009
New Product Features for 2009
NEW! Simplified Set-up—Installation
is now easier and faster with improved
detection and removal of malware that
tries to halt the set-up
NEW! Enterprise-class Anti-spam—Powerful
industry-grade spam protection helps keep your
inbox free from unwanted, fraudulent, offensive,
and phishing emails.
NEW! QuickScan—Checks for threats in
the areas of your computer that are most
often attacked
NEW! Friendly Alerts—Provides you with
easy to understand alerts regarding your
protection
NEW! Age Appropriate Searching—
Automatically sets the proper content
filtering levels of popular search engines
When using popular search engines,
McAfee SiteAdvisor’s safety ratings appear
next to your search results. To see more
information about the web site, roll your
mouse over any SiteAdvisor safety rating.
Key Product Highlights
•
Anti-virus/Anti-spyware—Detects, blocks,
and removes viruses, spyware, and adware
•
Anti-phishing—Alerts you to web sites
that may try to steal your identity
•
Identity Protection—Helps you to shop,
bank, and trade online safely
•
Two-way Firewall Protection—Confidently
use the Internet 24/7 knowing hackers can’t
get access to your PCs
•
McAfee SiteAdvisor
®
—Warns with
color-coded ratings about unsafe web sites

Summary

New Product Features for 2009

Simplified Set-up

Easy and fast installation with improved malware detection during setup.

Enterprise-class Anti-spam

Powerful protection against spam, phishing, and unwanted emails.

QuickScan

Checks for threats in frequently attacked computer areas.

Friendly Alerts

Easy-to-understand notifications about security status.

Age Appropriate Searching

Configures content filtering for search engines based on age.

Key Product Highlights

Anti-virus and Anti-spyware

Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, and adware.

Anti-phishing

Alerts users to websites attempting identity theft.

Identity Protection

Enables safe online shopping, banking, and trading.

Two-way Firewall Protection

Prevents unauthorized access to PCs by hackers.

McAfee SiteAdvisor

Warns users about unsafe websites with color-coded ratings.

Other Product Features

McAfee SecurityCenter

Provides an easy-to-read security status screen with customizable options.

McAfee SystemGuards

Warns of suspicious computer behaviors indicating threats.

Stealth Mode

Makes the computer invisible to online intruders.

Shredder

Securely removes traces of confidential files from the computer.

Parental Controls

Allows children to go online safely during defined times.

Data Backup

Automatically saves important files to CD/DVD, USB, or network drives.

Protection without Interference

Minimizes interruptions during full-screen activities like gaming or movies.

The McAfee Advantage

System Requirements

Supported Email Clients

Lists compatible email programs for anti-spam integration.

McAfee INTERNET SECURITY 2009 Specifications

General

Product Name	McAfee INTERNET SECURITY 2009
Category	Security Software
Version	2009
Platform	Windows
Antivirus Protection	Yes
Firewall Protection	Yes
Anti-Spyware	Yes
Web Protection	Yes
Email Protection	Yes
Parental Controls	Yes
Type	Internet Security Suite
Operating System	Windows XP/Vista
Minimum RAM	256 MB
Minimum Hard Drive Space	150 MB
Developer	McAfee
Operating System Support	Windows XP, Windows Vista
Features	Antivirus, Firewall, Anti-Spyware, Web Protection, Email Protection, Parental Controls
License Type	Commercial
Release Date	2008
System Requirements	Windows XP/Vista