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McAfee SiteAdvisor
McAfee SiteAdvisor is a security add-on for your Internet Explorer browser that helps you identify sites that are linked to spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser-based attacks, phishing, or online ...
Average of 20 user ratings: 
- Nov 25, 2007
- For version:
- 2.4.0 Build 6066
The best of them all. 
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I Sure Do like This,I Am using this on Firefox,Internet Explorer 7 and Now I Have installed this on Netscape. This Extension sure Helps Out Filtering Different Sites by Their Colors.I Have Been using this since it first came out.( First For Firefox,then the Others ). Also I Have recommended this to a lot of my Friends and Family. Thank you McAfee SiteAdvisor
Review by: MouseChaser (19)
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- Nov 24, 2007
- For version:
- 2.4.0 Build 6066
Absolutely essential
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is a 'must have' plug-in for all IE users.
Review by: gusimio (26)
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- Aug 20, 2007
- For version:
- 2.4.0 Build 6066
Everyone needs this...really
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This free program from McAfee works in IE and FF. It shows you while you search which sites are safe, and which are dangerous, hoaxes, or contain spyware/adware/viruses. No matter what level computer user you are, you NEED this program. It will warn you through simple colors (yellow, red, green) which sites are safe, and which are scams. Once you use it, you'll be shocked the next time you Google Search on a PC without it...which links are safe to click on?! Download this NOW.
Review by: Azguard98 (19)
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- Mar 16, 2007
- For version:
- 2.3.0 Build 6028
A must have!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Are you worried about which web sites have potential virus scans? Do you surf on the web reluctantly and afraid of "stepping" on a hacker web? If so, this FREE program is for you. It warns you in a subtle way using color codes and mouse over information about each web site. RED is BAD, Green is GOOD, etc. I love this handy and very necessary program!
Review by: Tony_K (55)
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- Mar 03, 2007
- For version:
- 2.3.0 Build 6028
A little must have
- Interface: 4
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's quite indispensable as far as I'm concerned. The moment I see red, I exit from such sites, pronto.
Review by: prettyface (19)
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- Dec 19, 2006
- For version:
- 1.7.0.53
Memory hog !!
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is a nice program that takes and does what it says it does but, on the other hand it is a big memory eater and really chews up your system resources. But the program does well on giving you info on different web sites out there, and if it was not for the fact that took so much memory i'd still be using it.
- Dec 15, 2006
- For version:
- 1.7.0.53
Nice. simple and safe
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Once Installed, This Will Keep You Away From Harmful Sites. I Love It. I Recommend This To Everybody !
Review by: DirectInfo (8)
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- Nov 06, 2006
- For version:
- 1.7.0.53
It's a must have for your web browser
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
McAfee is the most trusted software. It's easy to use and Dependable. If there is a web-site that is not tested yet, you can turn it in to get tested. If you hit next to continue on surfing, the colored bubbles go away. What I do is hit the refresh button and they all come back. This is the best software to have because it keeps you safe from the really bad web-sites. I found it really easy to use and interesting on the information it gives you before you click on the web-site.
Review by: RoseBud (2)
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- Oct 08, 2006
- For version:
- 1.7.0.53
Great, simple security
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is a great way of identifying web sites which could cause a security risk. It's simple to use and is ideal for keeping novice (and expert) users out of trouble. A few more options such as the ability to switch off the information bubbles would be useful but this is a fantastic piece of kit none the less.
Review by: HugoUmbongo (6)
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- Sep 20, 2006
- For version:
- 1.5.0.7
The most valuable plug-in for IE
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I installed it and my eyes opened. No more worries for dangerous hostiles sites. Site Advisor is there, informing me for every single site. Not just "its OK" or "Not OK", but with details for how dangerous is and extensive details, why its dangerous, so I can judge for myself. I can't imagine web browsing, or Googling without it (specially for no security gurus). Thanks!
Review by: GIORGOS (20)
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- Jul 25, 2006
- For version:
- 1.5.0.7
Must for web surfers
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If you are ever researching or just browsing the Internet for fun you know that the web introduces risks. The "SiteAdvisor" advises you to the content of the web pages you visit. Very handy to avoid spam, viruses, and spyware/adware.
Review by: freebieking (10)
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- Jul 07, 2006
- For version:
- 1.5.0.7
Top class, but...
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Why only IE? What about Firefox and other browsers? Or are they considered immune against spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser-based attacks and phishing? [Editor: A Firefox version is available also, use our search engine]
Review by: andries (4)
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- Apr 06, 2006
- For version:
- 1.1.0.13
Tip top..a must for all internet users
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
What a great piece of kit..everyone who goes on the internet should have this..and its free...amazing...download this and you will not regret it..does exactly what it says.. advises you whether a site is safe to visit or not...many thanks for this one ..ten out of ten..as for the negative comments in these reviews about memory usage..unfair...
Review by: ruthless (32)
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- Mar 12, 2006
- For version:
- 1.1.0.13
Great software
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If you haven't tried this software you should you will not regret it. I will not ever click on a website if it is highlighted in red. Green is a go yellow is caution and red is a no no.The absolute best piece of software i've come across in a long time.Just proud someone is trying to keep all of us safe from bad websites. Great job siteadvisor.
Review by: simon57 (2)
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- Feb 27, 2006
- For version:
- 1.1.0.13
Very impressive!!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is in my humble opinion, a must have software for anyone to use, and rely on. While not all of the sites I visit are listed, they will at some point be on that list, because people cared enough to use it as much as I have. Using this one will only make it better for everyone. I enjoy being able to search, and having the advisor ratings to go by, determining which site I will visit and which ones I will want to avoid. Research suddenly becomes much easier and a whole lot safer. This is a good one.
Review by: bluenote72 (30)
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- Feb 06, 2006
- For version:
- 1.1.0.13
Slows down
- Interface: 1
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
My general opinion about Siteadvisor - it's ok for what it is doing. But unfortunately it uses too much memory and the information it gives about websites is very very little. It even doesn't show who owns the domain, which is the major indicator. Callerid gives this info right on their toolbar, and you know who is behind the website.
Review by: zeeLaz (24)
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- Feb 01, 2006
- For version:
- 1.1.0.13
Definitely
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I can't recommend this enough - seriously, there are so many annoying embedded crap on sites that at least now we have a way to see if the site is 'safe' ! I love this program.
Review by: DebInCarolina
First post
- Jan 24, 2006
- For version:
- 1.0.0.16
Better than anti-phishing software
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
The program is excellent for weeding out malicious web sites along with giving the user relevant information about the sites. The program seemed very stable and gave a very clean install and uninstall. The reason for the uninstall is because of the memory usage that the program took up which I thought was excessive. At this time my memory requirements are all reserved for my security programs otherwise I would still be using this program.
Review by: alnjk01 (136)
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- Jan 20, 2006
- For version:
- 1.0.0.16
I am impressed........!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
With this, you can pick a better site to do download or look at stuff... Not a full proof, but it is very good though!
Review by: homeflash (63)
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- Jan 19, 2006
- For version:
- 1.0.0.16
This is what was missing!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is what people needed along with scanners like spybot and adaware, to keep from getting the stuff in the first place. So many computers I fix for people and they ask me how to recognize spyware or "how did I get that?", and it's so hard to explain to them what NOT to do on the web. This app is going on all my family's pc's and I am telling everyone who get's knocked out by malware about it! This is perfect!
Review by: pcs800 (178)
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