Why McAfee as a free AV sollution?

[#1]

Not the best choice to offer customers, couldn't you have got a deal with Kaspersky or similar instead.  So why the Norton clone with its long history of dodgy software?

[#2]

Hi Gus,
The UserGroup have been discussing the use of McAfee at length with Plusnet.  While many of us prefer alternatives, when you're setting something like this up for a large userbase the commercials do come into play.  I've used McAfee before and while it's not the most user-friendly and does seem to use more system resources it is absolutely better than nothing and I think the fact it's available free to many customers is definitely a good and responsible thing.  There is also the fact that Plusnet are offering support on it through the CSC for those that find it harder to use.
McAfee is also much better than it used to be.

[#3]

Are the CSC well trained for when McAfee decides that <random critical system file> is a virus, taking out the system to the point of needing a reinstall? Because it happens!

[#4]

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Are the CSC well trained for when McAfee decides that <random critical system file> is a virus, taking out the system to the point of needing a reinstall?

Yes, but that could potentially happen for any Anti-virus product could it not?

[#5]

Technically, yes all and any AV products could fall foul of that, however McAfee have done it on more than one occasion, probably about once a year for the past 5 years.

[#6]

Some detailed questions
Which version of McAfee is being provided
Does it use McAfee update servers or Plusnet mirrored
Charging £24 per year for Value customers seems a bit steep if it is per PC
How many PC's are covered per customer
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&expIds=17259,17311,26614,26788,26807,26885,27047&xhr=...

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McAfee Internet Security 2010 - PC - CD-ROM - English £7 new  from 6 sellers Licence and media, 3 users: OEM McAfee Internet Security makes PC and online protection easy for everyone. This set-it-and-forget-it solution comes with award-winning McAfee SiteAdvisor web security, so you know the safety of web sites before you visit, bank, shop or trade online. This powerful security bundle keeps your family and your PCs safe from viruses, spyware, hackers, online scammers, identity thieves and other cybercriminals. With unmatched performance, McAfee Internet Security runs silently in the background without slowing down your PC, boasting faster start-up, shut-down and scan times. McAfee's security products use award-winning technology, are easy to install, and come with unlimited email and chat assistance. With continuous and automatic updates, McAfee ensures that you're running the most current security to combat the ever-evolving threats on the Internet for the duration of your subscription.

[#7]

It covers seven computers Jim – see the popup about it when you click the relevant link on the Plusnet homepage.

[#8]

would seem a bit unfair that those of us on older more expensive legacy products would still be charged if we wanted to have it.

[#9]

It's not charged on all legacy products, only Unlimited, BBYW Option 1, Premium and Essential. All other consumer broadband products should find that they can add the service for free.

[#10]

Why the distinction for Unlimited and Premium as these were top end products at the time?

[#11]

you should also post a WARNING about McAfee.....otherwise less informed people might actually install it...

[#12]

    well every time i log into plusnet my  mcafee says that there is potentially  unwanted and serious cookies
double-click and some others.  these  only come from plusnet site

[#13]

Tracking cookies  thisoldman what browser you using?

[#14]

ie 8

[#15]

I'll stick with my Microsoft Security Essentials thanks very much!
Thanks for the free, ahem 'incentive' !