Hi All,
McAfee McAfee Total Protection Beta 3.0 is available for beta testing from
McAfee Beta Homepage.
For Home user products only McAfee Total Protection is available for beta. Other McAfee variants are
NOT available.
I have not been able to find, what are the improvements in the new version. But I am listing whatever info I could find:
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Features:
* Safe Search, Safe Surf. McAfee SiteAdvisor® adds ratings to Web sites to help you avoid online dangers.
* SiteAdvisor Plus. Extends safety ratings to links in e-mails and instant messages, and actively shields your PC from dangerous Web sites.
* Home License Subscription Service. Automatically delivers the latest software features and threat updates and lets you easily manage security subscriptions for all your PCs.
* Stops Viruses. Blocks and removes viruses and even stops them before they even get to your PC.
* Stops Hackers. Protects and conceals your computer from hackers.
* Blocks Spyware. Blocks spyware before it installs on your computer and removes existing spyware.
* Improves PC Health. Cleans clutter off your computer so it stays healthy and secure.
* Secures Your Identity. Guards your identity from online fraud scams and identity thieves.
* Prevents Spam & Email Scams. Shields you from junk email.
* Protects Children Online. Filters offensive content, pictures, and Web sites.
* Backs Up & Restores Files. Automated back-up and one-click restore to protect your photos, music and important files.
* Home Network Protection. Monitors your entire network for security weaknesses, and lets you easily share files and printers. |
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System Requirements
* Microsoft® Windows 2000 SP4 (32-bit), Windows XP SP1 or above (32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
* Personal computer with Pentium-compatible processor 500 MHz or higher
* 256 MB RAM or more
* 800 X 600 or higher screen resolution
* Internet connection
* .NET Framework version 1.1 (supplied with the installation)
* 275 MB hard disk space
* Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (to get the latest version of Internet Explorer, visit the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/)
* Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later
* Supported e-mail programs
o POP3: Outlook Express, Outlook, Eudora, Netscape, IncrediMail, Thunderbird
o MAPI: Outlook
o Webmail: MSN/Hotmail, or e-mail account with POP3 access
* Supported instant messaging programs
o AOL Instant Messenger 2.1 or later
o Yahoo Messenger 4.1 or later
o Microsoft Windows Messenger 3.6 or later
o MSN Messenger 6.0 or later
* Required for Anti-spam toolbar plug-in
o Outlook Express 6.0 or later
o Outlook 2000 or later
o Eudora 6.0 or later
o Thunderbird 1.0 or later
Link Safety Checking is compatible with these e-mail and instant messenger programs:
Outlook, Outlook Express, Yahoo! Mail, MSN Mail/ Windows Live Mail (Hotmail), GMail, AOL Mail, Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger, Gtalk, AIM. |
