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McAfee software says that Your computer is at risk – Firewall is off
Summary If your McAfee software detects a problem, you see an At risk exclamation point. Your protection status in the Security Center might change from green to either red or gray. In this case, the McAfee Firewall is disabled. This message can occur for any of the following reasons: The Firewall is installed, but is disabled. This issue […]
How to activate preinstalled McAfee software on Windows
Summary Use this article if: You want to activate the subscription for the McAfee software that came preinstalled on your new Microsoft Windows PC. McAfee strongly recommends that you wp-signup.php using your current email address. If you ever need to reset your password, we send an email to the address you used to wp-signup.php. NOTE: If you can’t […]
How to use McAfee Personal Security 2.x on Windows 10 S
Summary McAfee Personal Security is a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) security app that is designed to work in Windows 10 S. There are two versions of the app: a free version, and a subscription-based version. Both versions of McAfee Personal Security provide an easy way for you to install or use: McAfee True Key—auto-saves and enters your passwords into your […]
Changes to your McAfee security product for Windows (September 2020)
Summary You might have noticed that your McAfee security product for Windows, such as LiveSafe or Total Protection, looks a little different. The reason is that we’ve changed the organization of features, with the aim of making these products even more intuitive to use. The new interface was introduced in September 2020. To help you get familiar […]
McAfee software version 12.8 fails to update on Windows XP
Problem After July 18, 2019, version 12.8 of your McAfee software running on Windows might fail to update. When a failure happens, seven days after the first failed update, the status of your McAfee software turns red and you see the following message: Your computer is at risk NOTE: To protect your computer from viruses and other threats, the […]
McAfee update issues on Windows
Problem When you try to update your McAfee security software, the update fails and you see either the error message, or one of the symptoms shown below. You might see the following error message when the update fails: Error message McAfee cannot update your software. Please check your internet connection. If the problem continues, please contact Technical Support NOTE: If you run Windows XP, […]
How to make sure that your McAfee software for Windows works correctly
Summary Follow the steps below to make sure that your McAfee security software is working correctly and protecting your PC. This article helps you to make sure that: Your software is up to date Your protection is active Viruses are detected Solution To make sure that your software is up to date and detecting viruses […]
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 […]
The McAfee icon is missing from your Windows desktop
Problem Your McAfee software is installed, but the McAfee icon is missing from your Windows desktop. Solution When you install McAfee software on your Windows computer, a McAfee icon is normally placed on your desktop. If the icon is not there, it might have been deleted by mistake, or might never have been placed on the desktop. Virtual Assistant To get the McAfee icon back […]