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McAfee AntiSpyware is the latest addition to McAfee's line of home and home office security tools. The tool effectively and efficiently sweeps your PC of spyware and adware components, although it can definitely be a bit of a resource hog. While McAfee AntiSpyware will run perfectly fine as a standalone application, it can also be integrated with other McAfee security tools as part of the McAfee SecurityCenter.                  Essential protection for today's security-conscious Internet user, McAfee AntiSpyware quickly detects then safely eliminates malicious applications - e.g., key loggers, remote-control programs, browser hijackers - hiding on your system before they can rob your identity, snatch passwords or monitor browsing activity when you surf or shop. Erasing online roadblocks, McAfee AntiSpyware also foils adware programs that trigger annoying advertisements and sap system performance.

Key features of McAfee AntiSpyware:

• Monitors your Internet security settings alerting you when security settings, such as turning off security alerts, are made.

• Detects changes to your browser settings including changes to your home page or search page.

• Detects changes to your system files such as your system definition file or startup programs.

• Detects a wide range of potentially unwanted programs including known spyware, annoying adware, tracking cookies, Trojans, and dialers.

• Alerts you when known threats attempt to install and run on your computer without your knowledge.

• Customize your scans to run right now or as a scheduled scan, when and how you want.

• 24/7, worldwide virus outbreak monitoring by McAfee's Antivirus Emergency Response Team (AVERT™), who continually monitor worldwide potentially unwanted programs activities and then provide immediate anti-spyware protection and removal solutions to AntiSpyware users.

• Auto-updates run silently in the background, ensuring you're always protected from evolving and emerging security threats.

System Requirements: 

• Intel Pentium or Intel Celeron processor running a minimum of 166 MHz

• 32 MB of RAM

• Minimum 38 MB free disk space

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