The primary use case is for protection of personal information and internet safety. This is an individual system, so I'm the only one who uses it.
Program Administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Good for protection but causes lag in the system
Pros and Cons
- "It's valuable for protection and internet safety."
- "One problem is that when you switch on the system, Windows 10 takes almost two to three minutes to get initiated and then McAfee adds on to it because it starts scanning automatically."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
It's valuable for protection and internet safety.
What needs improvement?
The system could perform better and faster. The latest Windows, like 10 and 11, have the internal defenders available in the setup itself. It was pre-installed and it was available with the package itself. I didn't have to pay anything separately for that, so that's why I'm just keeping it as it is. Another problem is I can't delete it or I can only disable it, so when the self protective system is already in place, I don't think an additional antivirus is needed.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus since 2020. It was pre-installed, so it was with the package of Windows 10.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
One problem is that when you switch on the system, Windows 10 takes almost two to three minutes to get initiated and then McAfee adds on to it because it starts scanning automatically. You need to manually pause it because it slows down the system drastically. As a combination with Windows 10, McAfee makes the system a lot slower.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
With our company laptops, everything is pre-installed, and I think they are using Quick Heal in office. It's better because I don't get any popups or scanning messages. It sends the details to the respective department and they take the call, so I don't need to intervene in anything. Every two weeks or twice in a month, all the upgrades get notified. As upgrades get notified, I keep doing the updates for the office. It automatically gets updated for Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
I didn't have to do any installation. It came with a package, so everything was pre-installed in the system.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
For McAfee, I think it's already paid until 2023 because it's added on with the Windows 10 license pricing from Dell. I had to pay for it on the Dell website, which includes the licensing cost of Windows 10 and McAfee.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution 5 out of 10 because of the lag that it produces in the system. As soon as you switch it on, it takes four to five minutes in addition to the lag Windows 10 causes due to the size of the operating system. With respect to protection it's fine, but with respect to the delay of speed, it's much slower.
I wouldn't recommend McAfee Move Antivirus for Windows 10. It has a self-defense mechanism available in the processor itself. In that case, why would you need a separate antivirus? It's not required. The Windows Defender is already available and it's more than capable for just browsing through applications and websites. It's more capable of defending the system from any malware or any virus from the net. So in that case, I feel that McAfee is not required.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
SEO at Anand Group India
A stable and scalable solution that can be used for protection from viruses
Pros and Cons
- "McAfee MOVE AntiVirus was both stable and scalable."
- "McAfee MOVE AntiVirus’s initial setup was complex."
What is our primary use case?
We use McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for protection from viruses.
What is most valuable?
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus was both stable and scalable.
What needs improvement?
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus’s initial setup was complex.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for approximately two years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
I do use the solution's technical support sometimes.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
At that time, there were only two programs, Symantec and McAfee. I feel McAfee was the better one.
What about the implementation team?
We can deploy the solution within five to ten minutes when we have the EXE.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You need to pay for a yearly license for McAfee MOVE AntiVirus. The solution was expensive earlier, but now the rates are cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend McAfee MOVE AntiVirus to other users.
Overall, I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Owner at Richard Duggan Pty Ltd
A secure and user-friendly product that is reliable and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "The product is reliable and easy to use."
- "The solution must provide better pricing."
What is our primary use case?
The solution protects from threats.
What is most valuable?
The product is reliable and easy to use. It is user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
The solution must provide better pricing.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable. I rate the stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable. We have 15 users in our organization.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is very easy. The deployment did not take a long time.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was done through a third-party vendor.
What was our ROI?
The tool is secure and reliable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have a yearly subscription. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.
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Group Chief Executive Officer at Boundaryless
The solution protects the PC from malware attacks, but sometimes it slows down the computer a little bit
Pros and Cons
- "The solution protects the PC from malware attacks."
- "The tool slows down the computer a little bit sometimes."
What is our primary use case?
The solution protects the PC from malware attacks. It scans for viruses. It also warns me if a link appears to be fraudulent.
What is most valuable?
The core product is good.
What needs improvement?
The vendor is very pushy on some of the partner products. If we have McAfee installed, the search engine in my browser automatically becomes Yahoo, which I do not want. Every time, I need to change it back. The moment McAfee starts, it resets to Yahoo. It’s really a pain. I never asked for Yahoo to be my default search engine.
The product must stop pushing the wrong sort of upgrades all the time. They keep doing commercial upsells and partner promotions. The tool slows down the computer a little bit sometimes.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for the last four to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s stability a nine out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In the past, I've used Norton. It is good. There isn't much difference between McAfee and Norton.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
I can do the deployment myself. I just need to install it on my PC.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is affordable. The license fee can be paid yearly.
What other advice do I have?
I might recommend the product to others. Overall, I rate the product a six out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Sr. Manager - Sales at UST Global
Useful auto-scans, high availability, and good support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus are the auto-scans on the systems, and if it detects any virus, it will send out notifications or alerts."
- "McAfee MOVE AntiVirus could improve by consolidating the dashboard of all the endpoints and proving real-time alerts."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus are the auto-scans on the systems, and if it detects any virus, it will send out notifications or alerts.
What needs improvement?
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus could improve by consolidating the dashboard of all the endpoints and proving real-time alerts.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is scalable.
I'm using the solution both at home and in the organization. At home, we have five people using it and in the organization, there are approximately 300. When we add more employees to the organization we will increase usage of the solution.
How are customer service and support?
The support from McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is good.
I rate the support from McAfee MOVE AntiVirus a four out of five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus was straightforward. The deployment of the solution can be done within a week, and the implementation strategy was more to understand the endpoint.
What about the implementation team?
We use a consultant that provided us with some help during the deployment of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus. We have approximately three to five administrators managing this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are on an annual license for the use of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus. The annual maintenance is built into the license.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend others to do due diligence and leverage the solution for their requirements.
I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Senior manager at Wipro Limited
Expandable with good antivirus aspects but lacks stability
Pros and Cons
- "It can scale quite well."
- "The solution uses up a lot of memory, which is a major issue."
What is our primary use case?
We have used it as an antivirus, not web protection. We deployed it on all the endpoints and all the Windows servers.
What is most valuable?
The antivirus aspect was great that's what we were most focused on.
It can scale quite well.
What needs improvement?
The solution needs better stability. There are a lot of issues.
The solution uses up a lot of memory, which is a major issue.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using the solution for three or four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is not stable. It's something that needs to be worked on.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is very scalable. It's not an issue at all if you want to expand.
That said, it is deployed at either the endpoint of the server, not everywhere.
We don't have more than three people directly on the solution. Hardly one or two people use it at any given time. We do not have plans to increase usage at this time as in general we have not had a good experience with the product.
How are customer service and support?
I've never dealt with technical support. I would not be able to rate their services.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We are now switching over to CrowdStrike and leaving McAfee.
I'm not sure what we used previous to McAfee.
How was the initial setup?
I did not handle the setup myself.
In terms of deployment and management, we had a team of six people on it. They were managing the solution and the setup process.
What about the implementation team?
This product is completely handled by the compliance team, which is part of our team. They do the complete setup.
What other advice do I have?
We did not have a good experience with McAfee. I would not recommend them to others.
Overall, I'd rate the product five out of ten. It needs to develop better stability.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Infrastructure Manager at 0
Good support team, reasonably priced and stable but resiliency could be improved
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is reasonably priced."
- "It's resiliency needs improvement."
What is our primary use case?
I use it in virtualization.
What needs improvement?
It's resiliency needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have experience with McAfee MOVE AntiVirus.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
How are customer service and support?
The support team is knowledgeable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a bit complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is reasonably priced.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution a 7 out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Account Management Leader at AlgoSec
Setup process was easy and quick and offers good protection for personal use
Pros and Cons
- "I like real-time mobile protection. It's quite easy to use and efficient."
- "There is room for improvement in terms of stability."
What is our primary use case?
I use it for protection, antivirus, anti-phishing, and support.
What is most valuable?
I like real-time mobile protection. It's quite easy to use and efficient.
It's a good protection. I use it personally, so for this kind of first level of protection, it's okay. For the usage that I have. It's okay.
What needs improvement?
I would consider additional measures if I needed a higher level of protection, such as implementing more firewalls and other security measures.
But this kind of first level of protection, it's okay.
However, there is room for improvement in terms of stability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this product for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's stable. I would rate the stability an eight out of ten because there is always room to improve.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. I use it personally.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Kaspersky, and I was not happy with the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very easy. It was easy and quite quick.
It's a very standard installation. Nothing specific.
What was our ROI?
It's like insurance, so you don't have any benefits until the moment that you need it. This is the security.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license fees are reasonable. It is a yearly licensing fee.
There are no additional costs to the standard licensing fees.
What other advice do I have?
If somebody is not very professional in security and just wants to have a good solution to protect his environment, it's a good one.
Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
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