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Multi-layered identity protection platform that offers antivirus, safe browsing, ID theft protection, and secure VPN.

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Pros:

Customer Support: Mcafee offers live support, which is becoming increasingly less common.

Cons:

Not sure this was really needed. Windows catches most of what I am concerned about.

Mcafee Total Protection ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.2
Value for Money
4.0

Likelihood to recommend

7.6/ 10

Mcafee Total Protection has an overall rating of 4.2 out 5 stars based on 72 user reviews on Capterra.

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Amber
Amber
President/CEO/Consultant in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Professional Training & Coaching, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Macfee Total Protection Is The All-inOne For Personal and Business Use

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

I love this product because everything is in one package. It include antivirus, antispyware, and anti-malware, and Dark Web protection. Set up to schedule automated virus scans is easy, and I can adjust the settings to fit my needs. I most of all like the web protection feature that lets you know if you're about to log onto a safe website or not.

Cons:

Though it's a little pricey, it's worth it. The only thing I don't like is the Web Boost. While I'm looing at videos online. it keeps pauses them while I'm in the middle of watching them. I thought the purpose of the Web Boost was to speed up the Internet experience, not slow it down while surfing.

Robin
Clinical Informatic's Analyst in US
Hospital & Health Care, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Positive Experience

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: There were no problems with Mcafee, only competition had free or better pricing.

Pros:

Mcafee was easy to install and monitor. It was quick and efficient with finding issues and cleaning them up.

Cons:

The only con was that the competitors were either free or lower in cost.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Good antivirus, but the pricing could be better

4.0 2 months ago New

Pros:

It came built in for most of the common laptops, offering a good start with protection, also that trial shows how good it is in real time protection

Cons:

Competition can offer a better price-service aspect, also, if I want to uninstall it, is pretty difficult to turn Windows Defender back on

Mac
Cleaner in US
Consumer Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Not a fan of McAfee

3.0 last month New

Comments: Not great, I paid for it and it doesn't work that well

Pros:

It works, but it's not really my favorite

Cons:

It said that it picked up a bug, but the bug still was in my chrome extension

Adam
Transportation Manager in Canada
Oil & Energy, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Good Protection for multiple devices

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Overall I believe that it is a good program that has protected me, and numerous devices (including phones, tv boxes and pc's)

Pros:

I like that it can be used on any number of devices.

Cons:

I don't like that it keeps prompting me to use their Safe Search (despite me declining repeatedly) as well as pushing for automatic renewal.

Daniel
Director in Mauritius
Computer Networking, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Mcafee Total Protection puts your mind at ease. You know you are protected

4.0 12 months ago

Comments: It is a good experience and I know I am protected on more than 1 Device

Pros:

The Comprehensive Protection. I feel secure to know all aspects are Scanned and protected.

Cons:

It takes time to scan any file I download but I am sure it is not Infected.

Apurva
Digital Marketing in India
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Good Security for PC as well as Phone or Tabs!

5.0 10 months ago

Comments: The automatic scans and total protection from virus and malware attack. Great Services!

Pros:

It's firewall system. I have been using it for a long time in my PC and its working really well. It immediately warns about any malicious website and auto scans also detect any suspicious link on my system.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike but the price could be a bit much for personal use. Of course great thinhgs comes with some price. So if you could afford it you shoyld try using it. It'll be totally worth the price.

ahmed
Teacher.Youtuber in Egypt
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Equivalent program

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: An amazing program in Most of the great programs

Pros:

Most of the great programs for combating viruses and online threats

Cons:

It lacks a phishing and hacker detection tool

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

McAfee- An antivirus that gets your job done

3.0 3 months ago

Comments: I had gotten this application with my laptop purchase and so far I'm happy with the way that it has been working. It scans every 15-60 mins , keeps tabs on everything and i can access all that information easily

Pros:

It makes sure that it scans every little piece of application or data that you put into your pc/laptop and makes sure it is virus free

Cons:

Sometimes it can be quite annoying with their ability to stop installation of any application. Even though the file is downloaded from official safe stores , it flags them as not safe

Ana
Insurance Agent in US
Insurance Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Mcafee Pros and Cons

4.0 2 months ago

Comments: Overall it's ok, not the best I've used but it helps

Pros:

It's notifications when there is an issue

Cons:

It's nonstop window popping up saying there might be a virus when in realty there is not

Nikit Singh
Software Test Engineer in India
Information Technology & Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

All-Around Security With Minors Flaws

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: In the last two years, my overall experience with McAfee Total Protection has been okay in general. This makes me feel secure using devices since they are covered against numerous online threats. Customer support has responded well whenever there was something I needed help with or had questions for them. I would suggest anyone looking for a trustworthy and all-encompassing security solution despite little grievances recommending McAfee Total Protection.

Pros:

One of the things that I appreciated the most about McAfee Total Protection is its all-encompassing suite of protective features. It offers solid defense against viruses, malware, and phishing attempts. Its user interface is user-friendly, so even non computer experts can figure it out easily. Besides, such regular updates keep its security up-to-date regarding recent threats.

Cons:

The main thing I did not like about McAfee Total Protection is that they experience slowdowns on some occasions during scans. Although the impact is not too bad; still, it can be felt when doing high demanding activities. Besides, sometimes this software runs heavy on computer resources, which could be a problem in regard to old or weak machines.

Royce
Royce
Software Reviewer in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Mcafee for misfits

3.0 last week New

Comments: It wasn't the greatest experience they kept wanting me to upgrade even though I purchased their service they still kept bugging me oh you need to get better protection please upgrade constantly

Pros:

Not allowed to say about McAfee I was not really impressed with big I know that sounds negative it's not a pro I guess the pro thing is it's easy to access that's about all I can think of

Cons:

The thing I hate it about Mcafee is even when I changed to another service I stil wasl bombarded with their ads to join them Fighting at the admin to my ad blocker so I wouldn't see their advertisements all the time

Letonio
Graphics Design in US
Graphic Design Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Mcafee Antivirus review

3.0 last year

Comments: Overall. I like this software but if you aren’t going to pay for premium version. It’s best to get a different antivirus software that offers more for the free version.

Pros:

What I like most about this product is that it can help protect your electronic device if there is malware or virus on it. It has almost all features that other antivirus softwares have.

Cons:

What I least like about this product is that it has a free option available. So if you want more out of this product, you need to pay to access them. But the thing is that most antivirus softwares offer more for the free version then what McAfee is offering.

Jonathan
Interpreter in US
Translation & Localization, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Protection everywhere

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: It has been good to protect my pc where i store my information and work tools.

Pros:

Easy to use, it does the job at a good price.

Cons:

New offers trying to upsale their producs.

MANSUR
CEO in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer & Network Security, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

My System Security

5.0 11 months ago

Pros:

I basically used daily optimization and antivirus protection

Cons:

Total Security and 3rd app or device scaning protection

Ricardo
No job in Italy
Writing & Editing, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

MCAFEE antivirus

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: I used because come whith windows after i change a version

Pros:

I like becase come inside a software of Microsoft

Cons:

What I like least of mcafee is this incompatibile whith some aplication of Google

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Hospitality, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source
Source: GetApp

Customer Service Outstanding

4.0 last year

Comments: I was hacked and thought I was talking to Mcafee and I wasn't and it was terrible. I ended up aborting the call because the person was asking for more money and etc. etc. and I was becoming uncomfortable that something wasn't right. I hung up and call Staples (local computer store - they said bring in your machines) but I then though "this is crazy I've been with Mcafee for years....so I called customer service and they said there was no record of me talking to anyone at Mcafee.....and the two ladies from CS and from Tech helped me get things straightened out. Life savers they were...... terrific to deal with.

Pros:

the security of knowing....I'm protected.

Cons:

Its not cheap but you get what you pay for.

Eduard daniel
Clerk in Romania
Accounting Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

One of the best security suites

5.0 last year

Comments: Best security suite for me and my colleagues

Pros:

It is very cheap to buy.it is very good.i didnt had problems with it,no viruses,good firewall.all the city hall i work is very pleased about it.we use it for 3 years

Cons:

I dont have any complaints about it.nothing

Ajas
research assistant in India
Biotechnology, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My experience of Mcafee total security

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Honnestly, it provided me with a decent experience overall, but as to some elements I really liked! .

Pros:

it has a user friendly ui theme which is extremely easy to locate and use

Cons:

the vpn service is really poor demanding the most from my computer yet leaving me stranded at times.

Lindsey
Residential painter in US
Construction Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best protection out there

5.0 last year

Pros:

The fact that I feel safe. It does daily random scans and immediately alerts me to anything detected worth looking into. It does not waste my time nor my money

Cons:

It's pricey but it's worth it to be sure my data is secure

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Security & Investigations, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The "All-in-One For Personal and Business Use" is Macfee Total Protection.

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I used it as my very first antivirus program. I received it as a promotion along with another item.

Pros:

I thought McAfee was excellent. I enjoy using the Internet, various websites, and programs. Through the usage of McAfee, I was able to recognize my level of security since every time a problem arises on my computer, it is made clear that it has been fixed or attended to.

Cons:

Even though it's a bit expensive, it's worthwhile. The Web Boost is the only thing I find objectionable. I'm watching videos online at the moment. While I'm watching them, it repeatedly pauses them. I mistakenly believed that the Web Boost's goal was to speed up browsing rather than slow it down.

Kathryn
Owner in US
Retail, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

The Firewall Pioneer!

5.0 last year

Pros:

McAfee is absolutely a name you can trust as a pioneer in the cybersecurity industry and beyond!

Cons:

I cannot really think of any pros as it relates to McAfee.

Diosdado
Freelancer in Philippines
Writing & Editing, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

McAfee, a new versatile protector of any device

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: It was great and whenever I have browsing activity I could actually feel secured due to its robust protection like in downloading a certain file, it makes sure that it's safe, I like that feature of McAfee

Pros:

It was beneficial to use since I can feel it's security being airtight giving me a peace of mind whenever I am browsing the web.

Cons:

So far, I don't see any additional or suggestion features because it's working perfectly fine and its features are sufficient and efficient.

tehmeena
data analyst in India
Information Technology & Services, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Budget Friendly

3.0 3 years ago

Comments: McAfee is the perfect choice for people who do not use complicated data on their devices. The scans of the data it does are pretty fast which helps in faster results of detection of viruses.

Pros:

detects the viruses and other malware very soon and provides good protection from them.user friendly and is cost effective.

Cons:

it sometimes misses the threat. low performance rate.

Gretchen
csr in US
Insurance Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Virus Protection

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Extremely satisfied the catch a lot of my threats before they have a chance to get to my files. they have so many other features to help.

Pros:

I use Macafee at home, the virus scanning is amazing.

Cons:

Cant say anything negative they have always been good.