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Data Sheet #1 in threat detection of viruses, spyware, and other malware* *AV-Test.org malware detection results published in ComputerBild magazine (Issue 26, 12/05/09). McAfee detection rates are a result of the innovative detection capabilities of McAfee Active Protection. Award-winning anti-virus, firewall, spyware, and online protection Exclusive McAfee Active Protection™ technology—Unlike the competition, McAfee Active Protection analyzes and blocks new and emerging threats in milliseconds, so you don’t have to wait for regular updates to arrive. The result: virtually no gap in your protection. Anti-virus/anti-spyware—Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware, even rootkits, insidious programs designed to tamper with your PC. (Improved) Two-way firewall—Enterprise-grade firewall blocks outsiders from hacking into your PC. Easier to use McAfee Internet Security 2011 is all about ease of use. The completely redesigned home screen gives you all the information you need at a glance. (New) Home screen—Completely redesigned to streamline your security experience. Easily check the status of your protection, monitor how many threats have been blocked, and manage your security—all from the home screen. (New) Idle timer and scheduler—Reserve security scans and updates for when you are not using your PC, minimizing disruptions. (Improved) Parental controls—Improved filtering controls allow you to effectively manage your children’s online usage. My home network—Manage security settings within your home network. (Improved) Alert system—Alerts are less intrusive and easier to understand. (Improved) Help center—Smarter and more intuitive—get accurate answers specifically related to the tasks you’re trying to accomplish with contextual help. (New) Easy account management settingsCreate machine aliases, and easily activate, deactivate, or upgrade PC subscriptions. (New) Advanced firewall integrationSettings made in Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows Vista Network Manager will automatically update the McAfee firewall settings. (Improved) Microsoft Outlook 2010 integration—For added convenience, the McAfee anti-spam tool will now be shown in a separate tab rather than within the toolbar. McAfee Internet Security 2011 Comprehensive, award-winning PC security to freely explore online With thousands of new viruses created every day, relying on traditional security updates isn’t enough anymore. McAfee ® Internet Security instantly detects and blocks viruses—and stops web threats before they are downloaded to your PC. Reengineered to be faster than ever before, the software’s innovative design simplifies your Internet security experience while offering comprehensive protection. 2011 Features and Highlights Figure 1. Home screen with an easy-to- understand security bar and status area. # 1

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Page 1: McAfee Internet Security 2011download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/en-us/MIS_DataSheet_2011.… · With thousands of new viruses created every day, ... McAfee® Internet Security instantly

Data Sheet

#1 in threat detection of viruses, spyware, and other malware*

*AV-Test.org malware detection results published in ComputerBild magazine (Issue 26, 12/05/09). McAfee detection rates are a result of the innovative detection capabilities of McAfee Active Protection.

Award-winning anti-virus, firewall, spyware, and online protectionExclusive McAfee Active Protection™ technology—Unlike the competition, McAfee Active Protection analyzes and blocks new and emerging threats in milliseconds, so you don’t have to wait for regular updates to arrive. The result: virtually no gap in your protection.

Anti-virus/anti-spyware—Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware, even rootkits, insidious programs designed to tamper with your PC.

(Improved) Two-way firewall—Enterprise-grade firewall blocks outsiders from hacking into your PC.

Easier to useMcAfee Internet Security 2011 is all about ease of use. The completely redesigned home screen gives you all the information you need at a glance.

(New) Home screen—Completely redesigned to streamline your security experience. Easily check the status of your protection, monitor how many threats have been blocked, and manage your security—all from the home screen.

(New) Idle timer and scheduler—Reserve security scans and updates for when you are not using your PC, minimizing disruptions.

(Improved) Parental controls—Improved filtering controls allow you to effectively manage your children’s online usage.

My home network—Manage security settings within your home network.

(Improved) Alert system—Alerts are less intrusive and easier to understand.

(Improved) Help center—Smarter and more intuitive—get accurate answers specifically related to the tasks you’re trying to accomplish with contextual help.

(New) Easy account management settings—Create machine aliases, and easily activate, deactivate, or upgrade PC subscriptions.

(New) Advanced firewall integration—Settings made in Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows Vista Network Manager will automatically update the McAfee firewall settings.

(Improved) Microsoft Outlook 2010 integration—For added convenience, the McAfee anti-spam tool will now be shown in a separate tab rather than within the toolbar.

McAfee Internet Security 2011Comprehensive, award-winning PC security to freely explore online

With thousands of new viruses created every day, relying on traditional security updates isn’t enough anymore. McAfee® Internet Security instantly detects and blocks viruses—and stops web threats before they are downloaded to your PC. Reengineered to be faster than ever before, the software’s innovative design simplifies your Internet security experience while offering comprehensive protection.

2011 Features and Highlights

Figure 1. Home screen with an easy-to-understand security bar and status area.

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The information in this document is provided only for educational purposes and for the convenience of McAfee customers. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice, and is provided “AS IS” without guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy or applicability of the information to any specific situation or circumstance.

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Data Sheet McAfee Internet Security 2011

System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

• Microsoft Windows XP SP3 (32-bit)

• Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 (32 and 64-bit)

• Microsoft Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit)

• 512 MB RAM for XP

• 2 GB RAM for Vista and Windows 7

• 350 MB free drive space

• 1 GHz processor

• Internet Explorer 6.0, Firefox 3.5

• Internet connection (high-speed connection recommended)

Supported Email Programs• POP3—Microsoft Windows Mail,

Microsoft Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook, Eudora, Netscape, IncrediMail, Thunderbird

• MAPI—Outlook

• Web—MSN/Hotmail, or email account with POP3 access

Required For Anti-Spam Toolbar• Microsoft Windows Mail or Outlook

Express 6.0+

• Outlook XP+

• Eudora 6.0+

• Thunderbird 1.5+

• McAfee Anti-Spam also supports other POP3 email clients (without SSL) and web accounts

Faster than everThis year, McAfee Internet Security has been completely reengineered so it’s faster than ever.

(Improved) Scan time—Full system scan speed is faster, so you won’t be slowed down.

(Improved) Installation—Efficient download enables you to get up and running in a snap.

(New) Scheduled activity throttling—Updates initiate or resume when your PC is idle, minimizing interruptions.

Better protection against dangerous websites(Improved) McAfee SiteAdvisor®—Helps you know whether a website is safe before you click to stop malware threats. Advanced “phishing” protection alerts you to websites that may try to steal your identity or gain access to your financial information.

Anti-spam and email protection

(Improved) Spam blocking—Advanced spam identification capabilities prevent it from clogging your inbox.

Better PC healthMcAfee QuickClean™—Safely removes junk files that slow down your PC.

McAfee Shredder™—Digitally destroys no-longer-needed sensitive files to prevent anyone from accessing them.

Disk defragmenter—Get quick access to consolidate fragmented files and folders.

Online file backup(New) Online backup—Take the hassle out of manually backing up your most valuable digital files. Once installed, the backup process is fully automated. Your files are encrypted and stored on a secure remote online server. Comes with 1 GB of online backup with the option to purchase unlimited online backup.

The McAfee advantage• McAfee is the world’s largest dedicated security

company

• 30-day free phone support and unlimited email and chat assistance

• Continuous and automatic updates for the life of your subscription

Figure 3. With easy-to-understand icons to help guide your searches, you know whether a website is safe before you click on a link.

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Figure 2. Subsequent scan time of 327% faster.