2006-12-28 14:33:42 · 6 answers · asked by Mario A 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
you are downloading win vista already?
doesn't come out till jan
once you upgrade your pc to vista
no anti-virus program be it norton /mcafee or any else will function properly
to be sure if your system has any vista conflicts
go to this site
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx
get win vista upgrade advisor
it tells you whether you can run vista or not
also ,what programs are affected by vista
2006-12-28 15:06:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Vista is not downloadable. And it won't be available to the public for another 30 days or so.
Whenever you upgrade an OS it's always a good idea to remove any antivirus software first. Vista does have issues with most antivirus software (based on my personal beta testing) so you'll either need to upgrade or look for a patch once Vista is released.
2006-12-28 23:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that microsoft closed access to kernel in vista..so software like mcafee wouldn't be able to work...they will release some kernel api soon so mcafee might work on it soon...but nobody knows when...Microsft is with Norton not with Mcafee..lol...
2006-12-28 22:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sure will... Haven't you heard all the news about Vista blocking anti-virus programs from accessing certain parts of the operating system? Symantec was going to sue Microsoft over it.
2006-12-28 22:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by UbiquitousGeek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
McAfee just isn't good. I reccomend switching products. But to answer your question, it still should run fine on Vista.
2006-12-28 22:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by .PANiC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It shouldn't. Not if you are downloading the home basic version of it. Business and Ultimate versions come with their own security and may conflict with McAfee.
2006-12-28 22:36:29 · answer #6 · answered by Λir§trikę X³ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋