| Avast! Pro Antivirus | McAfee Total Protection 2012 |
Versions:
You will need Avast! Pro Antivirus or Avast! Internet Security (paid upgrades) if you want the virtual sandbox option (which will enable you to visit websites in a virtual environment without worrying about your computer coming down with a virus). The Internet Security version has features like their SafeZone technology (aka sandbox), safeguards from hackers via a personal firewall, and pro-active phishing and spam recognition to name a few. If you need a solution for your business, then you will have to look for Avast! Business Protection which is a separate product for businesses with more than five PCs. With Avast! Business Protection, you will find protection for systems such as file servers, email servers, and sharepoint servers. | Versions:
McAfee has a 30 day free trial but there is no McAfee free version. If you want McAfee, then you will have to purchase the product. McAfee Antivirus Plus is the entry-level product. McAfee Internet Security includes spam filters, parental controls, and an online backup option. These things are not included in McAfee Antivirus Plus. McAfee's premium product is the McAfee Total Protection suite. Total Protection includes features like wireless network protection (shielding passwords and personal files on your wireless network), encrypting sensitive documents on your computer, and SiteAdvisor which attempts to proactively shield against detected phishing urls. If you own a business, McAfee has a line of Integrated Business Suites for that. |
Virtual Sandbox:
Yes. Avast! Pro Antivirus has a lot of sandbox options. It has a virtual sandbox for opening suspicious files. It also has a AutoSandbox for files Avast! detects as suspicious. | Virtual Sandbox:
No. We do not see a virtual sandbox option in McAfee |
PC Optimization:
No. We don't see anything in Avast! Pro Antivirus that is built to optimize PC performance specifically. | PC Optimization:
Yes. McAfee addresses unused applications, temporary internet files, and other items slowing down your PC. McAfee QuickClean™ removes these problems to enhance PC performance. |
Backups / Online Storage:
No. We don't see any kind of backup functionality. | Backups / Online Storage:
Yes. McAfee Total Protection 2012 offers online backup protection (up to 2GB). |
Parental Control:
No. The File System Shield scans files but I do not believe it encrypts them. | Parental Control:
Yes. McAfee restricts inappropriate websites from children and it can limit online time as well. |
Chat / IM Protection:
Yes. Avast! Pro Antivirus has an Instant Message Shield. | Chat / IM Protection:
No. We can't find any specific chat / IM monitoring with McAfee. |
Customer Support:
You can contact Avast! via phone or online form if you have an issue. | Customer Support:
McAfee offers a "Virtual Techician" to troubleshoot common problems, and if necessary online chat, email, and phone support are available. |
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