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Kanchi Kh - PeerSpot reviewer
Student at a university with 201-500 employees
Real User
Apr 20, 2023
Effortless implementation, highly compatible, and priced well
Pros and Cons
  • "The most beneficial aspect of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is its compatibility. I have heard from friends that it is more adaptable than other antivirus programs, particularly for those using different operating systems, such as Mac OS. This cross-platform compatibility is a valuable feature of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus."
  • "The user interface of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus could benefit from some improvements. The excessive pop-ups can be bothersome, particularly when sharing my screen online, as I often get interrupted by the notifications. While I understand there is an option to disable these pop-ups, I feel that it should be disabled by default. Although I appreciate the overall design of the graphical user interface, the constant interruptions detract from the user experience."

What is our primary use case?

I utilize McAfee MOVE AntiVirus as a safeguard against harmful websites, which includes a web advisor feature that notifies me of potentially dangerous sites when I go online. This helps me determine whether or not to visit a particular website. In addition, I can perform a full computer scan if needed, and McAfee is also capable of scanning external devices such as USBs when connected to my computer.

I am using this solution for personal use.

What is most valuable?

The most beneficial aspect of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is its compatibility. I have heard from friends that it is more adaptable than other antivirus programs, particularly for those using different operating systems, such as Mac OS. This cross-platform compatibility is a valuable feature of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus.

What needs improvement?

The user interface of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus could benefit from some improvements. The excessive pop-ups can be bothersome, particularly when sharing my screen online, as I often get interrupted by the notifications. While I understand there is an option to disable these pop-ups, I feel that it should be disabled by default. Although I appreciate the overall design of the graphical user interface, the constant interruptions detract from the user experience.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for approximately five years.

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Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used another similar solution prior to McAfee MOVE AntiVirus.

How was the initial setup?

Setting up McAfee MOVE AntiVirus was simple. Once I purchased the solution and obtained the license key, all I had to do was download the software and enter the license key to complete the setup process. Overall, I found the setup to be quick and effortless. The length of time it takes to complete the implementation depends on the internet speed but if you have a fast download it can be done in five minutes.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I have a student discount from McAfee MOVE AntiVirus. I paid approximately $16.00 for three years.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise others to keep track of when their solution expires. It is important to keep your solution up to date. If it is not up to date you can be vulnerable to threats, such as spyware.

I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1712268 - PeerSpot reviewer
Program Administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Dec 1, 2021
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?

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.

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. 

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
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Owner at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 10
Jan 30, 2024
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.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Supriya Rao - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Manager - Sales at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Sep 21, 2022
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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SanjeetkumarSingh - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Sep 17, 2022
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
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Vishal Khare - PeerSpot reviewer
IT manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 5
Jan 10, 2022
Overall good features, helpful support, and updates regularly
Pros and Cons
  • "The overall features are very good, it can detect viruses even in a document when you're trying to open them. Additionally, it is very easy to use and has regular updates."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for protection against computer threats.

    What is most valuable?

    The overall features are very good, it can detect viruses even in a document when you're trying to open them. Additionally, it is very easy to use and has regular updates.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for approximately 15 years.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    McAfee MOVE AntiVirus has been scalable.

    How are customer service and support?

    The technical support is good.

    How was the initial setup?

    On a personal computer system, the solution is easy to install. You go to the company's URL and buy a license for the solution, download and install it, and put in the license.

    What about the implementation team?

    I can implement the solution myself.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    There is a license needed to use this solution and the price is very good. However, the price could be less expensive.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    Comparing McAfee MOVE AntiVirus to other solutions on the market, it is very good.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus a nine out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Chief Executive Officer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Apr 20, 2023
    Offers protection from viruses for devices and endpoints
    Pros and Cons
    • "The tool offers protection from viruses for devices and endpoints."
    • "The tool's stability could be better."

    What is our primary use case?

    The tool offers protection from viruses for devices and endpoints. 

    What needs improvement?

    The tool's stability could be better. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been working with the solution for two years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I would rate the tool's stability a six out of ten. We experience certain issues with the solution. However, the tool is manageable. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    My company has 200 users for the solution. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I would rate the solution a seven out of ten. 

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Project Manager at a tech consulting company with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Mar 16, 2023
    It combines DLP and content filtering, but it's complex to set up and support is subpar
    Pros and Cons
    • "McAfee MOVE's most valuable features are DLP, hardware control, and content filtering."
    • "I would like to see MOVE include zero-trust functionality."

    What is most valuable?

    McAfee MOVE's most valuable features are DLP, hardware control, and content filtering. 

    What needs improvement?

    I would like to see MOVE include zero-trust functionality. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I haven't faced any issues with McAfee's scalability. 

    How are customer service and support?

    I rate McAfee support four out of 10. 

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

    How was the initial setup?

    Setting up McAfee is complex, and it took us seven or eight months to fully deploy it. 

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    We pay annually. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate McAfee MOVE six out of 10. 

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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