Summary Use this article if: You are using a macOS computer, and want to verify your McAfee software version. You want to update your McAfee software to the latest supported version on macOS. To get the best out of your McAfee security software for macOS, such as LiveSafe, make sure that you are always using the latest […]
Articles Tagged: McAfee for MAC
FAQs for McAfee consumer security products and Apple macOS 11 (Big Sur)
Summary This article is useful if: You plan on upgrading your computer to macOS 11 (Big Sur) You are testing your McAfee software with the macOS 11 Preview Customers also viewed: FAQs for McAfee consumer security products and Apple macOS 10.14 (Mojave) FAQs for McAfee consumer security products and Apple macOS 10.15 (Catalina) IMPORTANT: Real-Time Scanning, and the Firewall in […]
FAQs for McAfee consumer security products and Apple macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
Summary This article contains information about McAfee consumer products and Apple macOS 10.15 (Catalina). This information is useful if you: Upgraded your computer to macOS Catalina. Are thinking about upgrading your computer to macOS Catalina. Just bought a new Mac running macOS Catalina. What is macOS Catalina? macOS 10.15, released on October 7 2019, is also known as […]
FAQs for McAfee consumer security products and Apple macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
Summary This article contains information about McAfee consumer products and Apple macOS 10.14 (Mojave). This information is useful if you: Upgraded your computer to macOS Mojave. Are thinking about upgrading your computer to macOS Mojave. Just bought a new Mac running macOS Mojave. What is macOS Mojave? macOS 10.14, released on September 24, 2018, is also known as […]
Real-Time Scanning or Firewall is disabled on macOS (McAfee)
Problem Your McAfee security software for Mac, such as LiveSafe or Total Protection, can’t start either its Firewall or Real-Time Scanning components. When this issue occurs, your McAfee software displays a red At risk exclamation point. Your Mac is at risk when these components are disabled. NOTE: If you see these issues on your Windows PC, these articles might help: TS101303 – Real-Time Scanning is disabled or […]
How to install, configure, uninstall McAfee software on macOS
Summary Learn how to install McAfee security software on your Mac. The install steps are similar on all versions of macOS. But you might see slightly different system messages depending on the version of macOS that you have installed. Read the relevant parts of this article before you start. When the prompts appear during installation, […]
How to exclude files from virus scans on Windows or macOS
Summary Use this article if: You’re using a McAfee security product for Windows or macOS such as LiveSafe or Total Protection. You want to exclude files from being scanned by your Windows or macOS security product. NOTE: If you have a problem excluding files even after following the advice in this article, connect with our Support Team. McAfee […]
McAfee system requirements for Windows, Mac, and Linux
Summary McAfee security software installs and runs on systems that meet the minimum requirements shown in this article. For best results, use a computer that exceeds these specifications. IMPORTANT: The information contained in this article is accurate, but is subject to change without notice. For the latest requirements, see the Consumer products homepage. Solution Click one of these options, […]
How to exclude files from virus scans on Windows or macOS (McAfee)
Summary Use this article if: You’re using a McAfee security product for Windows or macOS such as LiveSafe or Total Protection. You want to exclude files from being scanned by your Windows or macOS security product. NOTE: If you have a problem excluding files even after following the advice in this article, connect with our Support Team. McAfee […]