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McAfee creates cybersecurity and antivirus software for both personal and enterprise systems. Founded in 1987, the company offers protection solutions, including antivirus, identity theft protection and secure browsing tools.

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  • User-friendly and easy to navigate
  • Effective virus protection and security
  • Affordable pricing for good value
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  • Frustrating customer service experience
  • Issues with auto-renewal charges
  • Technical support can be unhelpful

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed July 26, 2026

    Very good service provider, that's a good customer service and installation, thanks for help.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 24, 2026

    Waited two hours on the phone, could not get live support.

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      Staff

      Reviewed July 15, 2026

      When I purchased McAfee for my computer I had the illusion that it would help my computer. I now have a serious problems when my computer occasionally blocks me from getting into my usual programs. Suddenly changes my programs while I'm using them. This was a complete waste of money. BUYER BEWARE.

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed July 14, 2026

      Worst customer service ever. The representative was condescending and talked over me. Evelyn should find another career.

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaffBillingRates

      Reviewed July 10, 2026

      I have had McAfee for years and until today have been very satisfied. That all changed. I had to deal with an automated system about a possible scam concerning billing. It was impossible to communicate so repeatedly asked for live support and was put on hold for almost an hour. A sign to discourage one on one live communication. I can't trust that if I had a serious tech problem that I could get a live tech support person. I am contacting Norton today for a membership. They have excellent ratings as opposed to McAfee who has terrible reviews. I suggest if you are considering McAfee to research them. Horrible ratings and reviews.

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      Price

      Reviewed July 6, 2026

      The worst!!! They unauthorized charged me double the amount of what I initially purchased the next year, although I never subscribed for renewal and they never returned me my money!!!

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      PriceStaffHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed June 15, 2026

      Mcafee is basically a virus itself. Overpriced for what it is, uses too many resources on your computer, and difficult to get rid of on purpose! Once in your computer it takes someone who knows what they are doing to root it out like an infection! One of the worst antivirus or security software packages I have ever used!!! Honestly, they should pay me for all the times I've had to help someone root out their crap after an autoinstall with something else, again, acting like a virus itself! Shameful, disgraceful, how they are still in business confuses me!

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      Verified purchase

      Reviewed June 12, 2026

      I switched to McAfee recently, and it has been the worst decision that I have ever made. My old program was Bitdefender, which worked perfectly. McAfee operates like a dumbed-down Bitdefender that barrages you with constant pop-ups asking you to buy add-on services. Bitdefender allowed you to turn off these constant pop-ups, not McAfee. I have spent many wasted hours with their support trying to get these pop-ups turned off, and they have been useless. I bought a program, not a license for McAfee to harass me daily.

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      Sales & Marketing

      Reviewed June 12, 2026

      I would have loved McAfee, but then they changed my default browser to Yahoo because of one box I forgot to unclick, and I literally watched it happen. Right after I accidentally hit submit!!!! I'M SO MAD!!!! I DO TECH. WATCH WHAT YOU DO!!!! UNCLICK EVERYTHING!!!! YOUR BROWSER WILL DEFALUT TO YAHOO!!!! What an awful experience. For the love of God, just watch what you click. Ads, cookies...Now they take over everything. It takes 3 times to put in a question to Chrome. McAfee, I'm a single parent, trying to build a business, get my doctorate, and just survive. And I am good at this, but I am having to work hard at trying to take back control over my own computer. The average person has no chance. Nice. Nice job. Unfair, McAfee. And not cool.

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      Price

      Reviewed June 3, 2026

      I did pay cheap plan that never worked. They were forcing me to pay more. I was threatened that I was going to lose my data and other things…. Bad company.

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      McAfee author review by Shelley Elmblad

      Founded in 1987, McAfee is a longstanding and trusted name in antivirus software for consumers and business because of how the company has continued to advance products to keep up with a changing industry over the years. Now a part of Intel Security Group, the brand will be eventually be renamed.

      • Global threat intelligence: McAfee uses this process, which collects data from millions of sources from around the globe, to offer real-time protection against viruses and other malicious threats.

      • Protection for all devices: One McAfee subscription with a 30-day money back guarantee includes antivirus protection for all PCs, Macs, iOS and Android phones and tablets and Android watches. Anti-theft features for mobile devices lock down the device and can locate it when lost or stolen.

      • Parental controls: This feature offers filtering and monitoring of what children can access and see when they are online. You’ll have to upgrade to McAfee Total Protection at $89.99 to get parental controls. Two other options cost $79.99 and $59.99, and discounts may be offered for the first year.

      • True Key Identity Manager: This is a secure software password vault that is used to log into mobile apps, websites and devices using a combination of facial recognition, fingerprint or devices.

      • Home network scanning: McAfee can scan a home Wi-Fi network to detect unprotected devices.

      by Shelley Elmblad Financial Software Advisor

      Shelley Elmblad is a writer with years of experience covering small business, mobile apps, personal finance and tax software. Shelley’s goal is to help others choose the best software to run a small business, track personal finances and save money.

      McAfee Company Information

      Company Name:
      McAfee
      Year Founded:
      1987
      Address:
      2821 Mission College Blvd.
      City:
      Santa Clara
      State/Province:
      CA
      Postal Code:
      95054
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.mcafee.com