McAfee Announces Its Range of Security Solutions

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE), the leading provider of intrusion prevention solutions, today announced that its products offer support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) with Advanced Security Technologies. McAfee security solutions have been newly configured to work with Windows XP SP2 to provide customers with updated support and features that enhance PC security and help protect their identity online.

"Customers from around the globe come to McAfee for high-quality security solutions that offer market-leading intrusion prevention functionality," said Bill Kerrigan, senior vice president, McAfee Consumer. "By coordinating with Microsoft, we feel confident that the entire McAfee solution set will provide users of Windows XP SP2 with the enhanced functionality and significant value that they have come to expect from our two companies."

Specifically, award-winning consumer products McAfee VirusScan and McAfee Personal Firewall Plus will support Service Pack 2 and will be recognized within the new Windows Security Center. McAfee SpamKiller Home Edition, McAfee Privacy Service and McAfee Internet Security Suite will also support the new Service Pack 2.

"Microsoft is pleased to have partnered with McAfee to ensure a seamless and easy to use experience with the Windows Security Center in Windows XP SP 2," said Microsoft Senior Vice President Will Poole. "PC security is paramount in today's ever-changing environment, reinforcing the need for Microsoft and industry leaders such as McAfee to work together to deliver innovative solutions."

Windows XP is the current standard for efficient, dependable computing. It builds on the momentum of the Internet and digital media with improvements that increase productivity and provide both business and home users with an easy-to-use and exciting PC experience. Windows XP puts the exciting experiences of the digital age at users' fingertips by uniting PCs, devices and services, and brings the solid foundation of Windows 2000 to home PC users, enhancing reliability, security and performance.

Windows XP SP2 with Advanced Security Technologies brings users of Windows XP the latest security updates and innovations from Microsoft. It establishes stronger default security settings and automatically installs unique new security features that will help better protect computers from hackers, viruses and other security risks. Plus, Service Pack 2 contains support for new technologies, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, along with improved hardware and driver support to create a more productive, hassle-free computing experience.