How to Download McAfee Antivirus Software Set-Up
· Start by opening your system and launching a preferred web browser.
· If you have purchased your McAfee product via a retail store, then there must be a retail package that contains a URL mcafee.com/activate. You will need to visit the link to access the website.
· Now you have to select the correct country name and a language of your preference. In this step, you will see that the registration page is attempting to locate your region. However, these attempts can often be wrong, which means you need to check them before stepping towards the next step.
· After that, you need to enter your McAfee product activation key and email address.
· Next, you have to click on the option Submit.
· Also, you have to make sure that the provided email address is correct or not. If you have made any mistake, tap on Edit and return to the previous web page.
· Now, there, you need to fill in the correct email address and click on the option Verify.
· At last, your McAfee Subscription is activated successfully and ready for another process.
How to Install McAfee Product for your Mac/PC Device
If you are accessing your system for the first time, then you will be asked to register for the McAfee LiveSafe Product that you have already installed. In addition, you will also need to agree to give information to McAfee. If you agree to the terms and conditions, then the LiveSafe product will automatically arrange itself along with the process of system startup. And if you refuse to agree, then you will need to register your product by creating a new account via mcafee.com/activate.
Follow the steps mentioned below if you have purchased your LiveSafe product separately. Keep in mind, if you are working on your Mac, then you need to check if the downloads folder contains any older version of the McAfee setup. In case you found any, then you have to rename it or delete it, as the older version can create a distraction during the activation process.
· Start by opening your web browser and visit mcafee.com/activate. You must perform on an additional device where you need the software.
· Click on the option My Account and select Sign In.
· Next, you need to provide your login credentials, which are your email address and password.
· If you have not created an account as a McAfee user, then you have to create one. You just need to click on the option Are you a new user? Register now, then press login.
· In case you need to save these credentials for your website, then you have to click on Remember Me.
· Now select My Account.
· Then select a McAfee product subscription suitable for your requirement and click on the option Download.
· You can also select other programs to download, which you have already purchased.
· In the next step, you need to go through the End User License Agreement properly and press I Agree to accept the terms and conditions of the installation and download.
· Now go ahead with the steps mentioned on your screen to set up features of McAfee software according to your preference.
How to Install McAfee Product for your macOS Catalina or Later
· Here, you need to start by visiting the homepage of McAfee via mcafee.com/activate.
· Then, go to My Account and sign in with your email address and password.
· Next, you need to select your Mac product and ensure that the Mac is selected, and click on Download.
· After that, you have to click on the checkbox and copy the serial number.
· Then, click on the option Download.
· Now you have to wait, as the download process is still operating.
· Once the process is complete, you need to double-click on the McAfee.dmg file.
· Next, you need to double-click on the McAfee Installer.
· After that, you have to click on the checkbox, then tap on the option Open.
· Now enter the password you utilized while logging in to your Mac device.
· Here, you have to paste or type the serial number that you copied earlier.
· Now click on the option Next.
· Wait till the product is installed on your device.
· You may receive a message about System Extension Blockage, there you need to tap on open security preferences.
· Now in the security and privacy panel, a message will display stating the McAfee system was blocked.
· There, you need to click on the Lock and type the login password.
· Then, you have to click on Allow to access the McAfee System Extension.
· If your Mac is on your home network, then click on Home or Work.
· Now let the installation complete.
· Next, enable full disk access. To do this, follow the steps mentioned below.
· Open security preferences and security and privacy
· On the Privacy tab, click on Full Disk Access.
· Now click on the lock and enter the password, then tap on Unlock.
· Thereafter, you need to tap on the plus (+) sign.
· Click cmd+shift+g, which will open the Go to the folder dialog.
· In this step, you need to enter /usr/local/McAfee and enter Go.
· Then you have to browse fmp/bin.
· Next, tap on fmpd and tap on Open.
· You have to make sure that the fmpd is displayed in the Window with a blue checkmark.
· Next, you have to repeat the same process for GenUtility, VShieldTaskManager, VShieldScanner (if not added).
· Now you have to confirm that all four components of McAfee are displayed with a blue checkmark.
· Then, you have to click on the lock to finish up the process.
· At last, the installation process is completed.
How to Activate McAfee Security Software for your Device
· The first step requires you to purchase the software and receive the 25-digit license key.
· Once you have received your license key, you need to visit mcafee.com/activate from your device.
· In the next step, you are required to provide your license key and email address in the box.
· Now you have to click on option Next to step ahead with the process.
· Then, review and customize the options of the McAfee membership benefits available on the next page.
· After that, you will need to click on the option Activate Membership.
· Thereafter, tap on the option Download and start the process of downloading the software on your device.
· Once the process of download is complete, you need to open the file.
· Next, you need to click on the option Yes and make some changes to your device.
· Now you have to press the Install button given on the McAfee Installer and proceed with the on-screen instructions.
· In the end, you can see your McAfee software has been activated.
How to Activate McAfee Security with a Product Card
Method 1:
· Start by visiting mcafee.com/activate from your device.
· Then type the activation code in the box that you received with your product.
· Also, you need to enter your email address into the email box.
· Then, you have to press the Next option.
· And follow the on-screen instructions to activate the McAfee software on your device.
Method 2:
· In this method, you will need to visit mcafee.com/activate from your device as well.
· Then, you have to click on the Grid option given at the upper-right of the screen.
· Next, you are required to click on the Activate your Retail Card.
· After that, you have to press Enter Product Key.
· Thereafter, you need to provide your 25-digit activation code and email address in the required box.
· In the end, you have to click on the Next button and follow the on-screen steps and proceed to activate your McAfee Antivirus software.
FAQs
Question: How to activate McAfee with Product Key?
Answer: Here, you need to open the product packaging and search for Quick Start Guide, which includes the Product/Activation key. Then you have to open a web browser and visit the web install link mentioned on the retail card. Now you need to select your country and enter the activation key. When your screen displays the details, you have to register as a new user, or you can log in with the existing McAfee account credentials. If you have purchased your McAfee product, then you can activate your subscription at mcafee.com/activate directly.
Question: How to create a new account on McAfee?
Answer: Follow the steps mentioned below and create a new account on McAfee.
· In the first step, you need to visit the official website via mcafee.com/activate.
· Then, you have to click on the login option given at the top of your screen.
· In case you need to create a new account, then you need to tap on the Register Now option.
· Now you have to provide your name, email address, and password into the required box.
· In the end, you have to click on I Agree to allow the McAfee agreement.
Question: How to unblock a website on McAfee?
Answer: Here, you need to enter the website address that you need to unblock. Then you have to click on the Allow button to permit your device to access the website. Next, you need to click on the Add button to add the website to the permanent list of permitted websites.
