McAfee Security Scan Plus

3.11.717.1 Security scanning app for Windows

Sven Sorensen

Review: Comprehensive security tool that checks for viruses, spyware and other malware, providing real-time protection.

Freeware mcafee software download, reviewed by Sven Sørensen
Checks computer for antivirus and anti-spyware utilities, firewall protection, web security, and threats in open apps - Screenshot of McAfee Security Scan Plus
Diagnostics application for your computer - Screenshot of McAfee Security Scan Plus
Checks for web protection modules and identifies current threats - Screenshot of McAfee Security Scan Plus
On-demand and scheduled scans of your PC - Screenshot of McAfee Security Scan Plus
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McAfee Security Scan Plus is a freeware and basic malware protection application provided to home users by Intel's McAfee division.

The installation of the program is quick and simple and provides a few of the basic protections that will check your system to see whether there is installed antivirus software, a functioning firewall and whether web protection is currently enabled.

The tool will also check to see whether the currently installed antivirus and firewall software are up-to-date.

Though the application is similar to Windows' own tool to see whether the system is protected, it provides an alternative and also promotes its own McAfee Site Advisor along with promotion of McAfee's own antivirus program.

Overall, McAfee Security Scan Plus is not necessary software but can give a second opinion as to whether the system is sufficiently protected; not useful for anybody with a lot of experience.

Features of McAfee Security Scan Plus

  • Automatic updates: Keeps your security software up to date with the latest virus definitions and patches.
  • Browser protection: Provides browser extensions or add-ons to protect against online threats during browsing.
  • Detailed scan reports: Provides detailed reports on scan results, threats detected and actions taken.
  • Firewall management: Monitors and manages your system's firewall to safeguard against unauthorized access.
  • Performance optimization: Optimizes system performance by removing unnecessary files and optimizing settings.
  • Privacy protection: Protects your sensitive data and privacy by detecting and blocking suspicious activities.
  • Quarantine and removal: Quarantines and removes infected files to prevent further damage.
  • Real-time protection: Offers real-time protection against malware, viruses and other online threats.
  • Safe download monitoring: Scans downloaded files for malware before they can harm your system.
  • Safe search functionality: Alerts you about potentially harmful search results and advises on safe alternatives.
  • Scheduled scans: Allows you to schedule regular system scans for automatic security checks.
  • Secure file shredder: Securely deletes sensitive files to ensure they cannot be recovered by unauthorized users.
  • Security scan tool: Conducts comprehensive scans to detect and remove security threats on your system.
  • Vulnerability detection: Identifies and alerts you about potential vulnerabilities in your system and software.
  • Web protection: Blocks malicious websites and prevents phishing attempts for safe browsing.

Compatibility and License

McAfee Security Scan Plus is provided under a freeware license on Windows from antivirus with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 3.11.717.1 is the latest version last time we checked.

Is McAfee Security Scan Plus for Windows 11?

Yes. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

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  2. Free Antivirus
  3. Mcafee Software
  4. Software for Windows 11
McAfee Security Scan Plus has been picked by our editors as good software.
McAfee Security Scan Plus has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested McAfee Security Scan Plus 3.11.717.1 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.