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reviewer1579953 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Top 10Leaderboard
Stable and easy to install but ends up slowing down machines
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution offers good stability."
  • "The performance is poor."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the product as an antivirus. It's for security. We use it specifically for PC protection. We primarily use the product within our enterprise. 

What is most valuable?

The solution offers good stability.

The installation process is easy.

What needs improvement?

The performance is poor. It slows down my PC when it starts running. It takes up a lot of energy on the system.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using the solution for a long time. It's likely been years at this point. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

While the solution is stable, in that there are no bugs or glitches, it does tend to make my PC run very slowly when it initiates scans. It takes up a lot of energy on the system and slows everything down. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution doesn't scale within the parameters of my PC. I just use it for my personal computer. 

How are customer service and support?

I've never directly dealt with McAfee. In the two instances I have had issues, I contacted my own internal technical support team. I'm not sure who they would reach out to if they had issues they couldn't solve. However, from my perspective, I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive the McAfee team is, as I've never talked with them. 

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

I've never been provided with any other antivirus. This is the only antivirus that my company has offered to me. 

How was the initial setup?

The solution is very easy to install and deploy. A company shouldn't have any issues with handling the setup process. It's not complex. It's quite straightforward. 

My understanding is that setup only takes a few minutes and normally when we get the laptop with it pre-installed. As users, we only experience the update process. The update doesn't take that much time.

What about the implementation team?

The product comes pre-installed on our machines. 

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

We have an enterprise license, however, I do not handle the details. I cannot speak to the exact cost. That's handled by someone else in the company. 

What other advice do I have?

The solution tends to automatically update itself, and therefore, we are always on the latest version. However, I cannot speak to the exact version number. I'm not sure if it's on the cloud or on-premises. It just seems to work in the background and take care of itself. 

I'd rate the solution at a six out of ten. It's an okay security solution, however, it really affects the performance of my machine. 

I'm not sure if I would be able to recommend the solution, as I have no sense of what else is on the market.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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it_user1139517 - PeerSpot reviewer
Divisional Manager - Digital at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Offers great virus detection and protection
Pros and Cons
  • "Protects the system from crashing."
  • "Scanning times could be reduced."

What is our primary use case?

I use this solution for virus detection. I implemented it for my personal use. 

What is most valuable?

I like that this solution protects the system from crashing.

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see the time for scanning reduced to a minimum and that the solution be more secure. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and protects from problematic websites. 

How was the initial setup?

The deployment was straightforward, it comes with the operating system and I used a consultant. 

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

I paid a one-time license fee. It comes as a package. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution a nine out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1614456 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Support Engineer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Reseller
Provides a flexible and user-friendly console
Pros and Cons
  • "McAfee provides a console which is very flexible, usable and user-friendly."
  • "McAfee drive encryption does not work very smoothly."

What is our primary use case?

I use McAfee antivirus, DLP, drive encryption. I use it for its anti-malware features. 

What is most valuable?

The solution works fine. Its processing of the hardware resources on my clients' computers do not take long. McAfee provides a console which is very flexible, usable and user-friendly. Sophos, too, is user-friendly. The solution has deep learning threat-hunting-like ransomware protection. This is why I like both of these products. 

What needs improvement?

McAfee drive encryption does not work very smoothly. While I make use of it, I have found that it does not work properly on the machine. Along the way it tends to get corrupted and this can happen on certain drives. I know there are many issues worth mentioning, although I am hard pressed to come up with specific ones at the moment. In respect of hardware resources such as RAM, there is also a need to improve the antivirus features. 

Deep learning, machine learning should be added as a feature. Ransomware protection should be updated for the latest ransomware extension. By comparison, Sophos has many new features, such as deep learning in XDR. McAfee needs to be improved so that its features can compete with those of Sophos, such as threat hunting, threat analysis and an additional lockdown feature for the server. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution has good scalability. 

How are customer service and technical support?

VMcAfee technical support is very good. The first thing which must be done is to log a case, at which point we must wait one to two hours at times, something I find time consuming. 

Overall, though, the support is very good, although Sophos' is comparatively better. 

How was the initial setup?

Installation is definitely very easy. At the moment, we are making use of the cloud consoles, so there is only a need to register one's email ID and password, which will provide access to the console. 

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

As my role is technical in nature, I am not in a position to comment on pricing. 

What other advice do I have?

The solution is both cloud-based and on-premises. 

McAfee is the way to go for someone who only is interested in using DLP and antivirus. It will also allow a person to use the device controller. Sophos makes available the use of full DLP. However, one must use Symantec for drive encryption, which is very good. 

I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus as an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. reseller
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Freelance consultant at a consultancy with self employed
Real User
Secure, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
  • "It's my understanding that the initial setup isn't too difficult."
  • "The solution could be more secure."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use the solution in order to protect my personal information.

Every once in a while, I get a message saying that the solution has completed a scan and no threats have been found. I'm not sure if it's my Microsoft antivirus or if it is McAfee, however, sometimes when I try to access a website, there's a message that says it's not safe to view the website and attackers might be trying to view the data. I'm not sure which one is doing it. McAfee or Microsoft, however, I do get these messages sometimes.

What is most valuable?

The solution is scalable.

The stability is good.

It's my understanding that the initial setup isn't too difficult.

Overall, the security is pretty good and I've been kept safe from viruses and dangerous websites.

What needs improvement?

The solution could be more secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution since I got my laptop, which was about four years ago now. It's been a while.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product has been very stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. Its performance is reliable so far.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

While it's my understanding that the solution can scale, I only use it for myself at this time. I don't have plans to expand it beyond personal use.

How are customer service and technical support?

I've never had a need to reach out to technical support. There haven't been any issues with the product. Therefore, I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are.

How was the initial setup?

I can't speak to the process surrounding the initial implementation and deployment. It was already there. It just came with the laptop. I don't remember the setup process, however, it must have been fairly easy to do it if I have it on the laptop.

What about the implementation team?

I can't speak to if there was a vendor team used to deploy the product as it was just on my laptop when I received it.

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

You do have to pay for a license. You need to renew it yearly.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I didn't evaluate any other antivirus options. This is the only product I really know.

What other advice do I have?

I am still using the solution. I get messages saying I have to reactivate it, however, I have not done that.

I'm not sure which version of the solution I'm using. Currently, I just use it myself, for personal protection. I'm an end-user and customer.

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten at this time. It's been very good in terms of its capabilities so far. 

I would recommend it to other users and companies.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Project Manager at Realnux
Real User
Lightweight and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "It loads quickly, and it doesn't affect the operating system or the customer's environment."
  • "I would like to see improvements made to make it more secure."

What is our primary use case?

We are consultants. We make recommendations for our clients.

Our customers use this solution to protect their environment from viruses.

What is most valuable?

It is easy to use. It loads quickly, and it doesn't affect the operating system or the customer's environment.

It is very fast and does not slow the system down.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see improvements made to make it more secure.

The stability could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been acquainted with McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is a stable solution but it could be better.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I am not familiar with the scalability of AntiVirus solutions.

We have six to seven customers who use this product.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not contacted technical support because we are not using this solution. Our customers contact them for support.

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

We are also testing Symantec and Trend Micro.

How was the initial setup?

We are not involved in the installation. Our customers complete the setup themselves.

What other advice do I have?

We recommend this solution to others who are interested in using an AntiVirus solution.

I would rate McAfee MOVE AnitVirus an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator
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Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Priced well, scalable, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The stability is very good."
  • "I have found the solution to be scalable. However, it could improve."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for protection against malware, ransomware, data exfiltration, and intrusion alerts.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is very good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have found the solution to be scalable. However, it could improve.

We have over 500 users using this solution in my organization.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

We did the implementation ourselves and have a team of two that do the implementation and maintenance of the solution.

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

The price of the solution is reasonable.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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it_user1582965 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Management Officer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Vendor
Scalable, with good security and good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is good at protecting my laptop from online threats such as malware."
  • "The solution could be cheaper. they should work to lower their pricing. It's too expensive right now."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use the solution for security purposes. I use it personally, on my laptop.

What is most valuable?

The solution is good at protecting my laptop from online threats such as malware.

The solution has proven itself to be stable.

The scalability is good.

What needs improvement?

The solution could be cheaper. they should work to lower their pricing. It's too expensive right now. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for quite a few years at this point. It's been a long time. I don't know the exact number of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. The performance is good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of the solution is very good.

I'm not sure how many users are on the solution currently. I do have plans to use it myself for another one to two years, however, I can't speak to the plans of the company. I'm not sure if they have plans to expand usage.

How are customer service and technical support?

I haven't had any direct experience with technical support. I can't speak to how knowledgeable or responsive they would be if you had to contact them.

How was the initial setup?

I can't speak to the installation process. It was installed by an outside vendor.

The setup might have taken 30-45 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

We used an outside vendor that installed the solution for us. While I may be able to handle it myself, I can't speak to how the process would have gone had I done it on my own.

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

I have a one-year subscription on my laptop. I'm not sure what my company is using. They may be on an enterprise level. 

The pricing is a bit high.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I didn't evaluate other solutions before choosing this product.

What other advice do I have?

I even use this solution personally. I have this on my personal laptop.

I'd recommend the solution to other users or companies. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1572795 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Production Engineer at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Real User
Stable and has scaled with our needs, but it could be easier to use
Pros and Cons
  • "This is a stable product and we plan to continue using it in the future."
  • "The interface is not so easy to use and could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We are using this solution to protect our PCs.

What is most valuable?

The product works well, once you know how to use it.

What needs improvement?

The interface is not so easy to use and could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for approximately two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable product and we plan to continue using it in the future.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 600 users and two administrators.

What about the implementation team?

An integrator deployed this product for us.

What other advice do I have?

In summary, this is a good antivirus and I can recommend it.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

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