How to install McAfee antivirus on Windows 11 computer : In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install the various McAfee antivirus on Windows 11. The installation procedure of the products, for example, McAfee LiveSafe or Total Protection, will vary depending on the product type and the type of device that you are using. This is a general article that will cover the backbone for the download and installation procedure of McAfee products.
McAfee antivirus on Windows 11:
- Visit the website to download the McAfee helper tool: https://download.mcafee.com/molbin/iss-loc/SupportTools/WSSInstallHelper/StubInstaller/WSSInstallHelper.exe
- Go to the Downloads folder of your browser and double-click on the downloaded file to run it.
- Input your registered email address and password that is associated with your McAfee product.
- Click on
- If you can’t remember your McAfee password, you may click on Forgot your password link and follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.
- Click on Start and accept the License Agreement of McAfee to continue with the installation.
- The installation will begin. If you already had the McAfee product installed, it will reinstall the product by uninstalling and installing it to the updated version. The entire procedure might take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
- If you are having any issues, when the McAfee Software Install Helper tool successfully completes the procedure, your issue will get resolved.
If you have a Windows 10 or earlier PC, macOS, or if you want to install a different McAfee product (for example- Safe Connect or Safe Family)
- Visit the homepage of McAfee from http://home.mcafee.com/
- Click on
- Do any of the following:
a. If you have an existing McAfee account:
i. Type the email address and the password for your McAfee account.
ii. Click on login to your account.
b. If you don’t have a McAfee account:
i. Click on Register Now.
ii. Enter your details such as first name, last name, and email address. Make sure to assign a strong enough password to avoid your account from getting compromised. For better security, use a long password with a combination of both letters and numbers for much tighter security.
iii. Read the License Agreement and Privacy Policy of McAfee and click on I Agree to these terms.
- Now we will begin with the installation of McAfee on your device.
- Select the type of device that you want to install the product to.
- Now select the type of McAfee software that you want to install.
- Click on Download from the presented option.
- Go through the License Agreement and accept it.
- You will be presented with a serial number. Note it down because you may be prompted for it later. You may keep the browser window open so that you may use it as a reference for later use.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install your McAfee software on your computer.
Install on a Windows 7 PC or Mac from a different computer or device
If you want to install the McAfee product on a different computer and make it your secondary computer, then use the following steps. This will make the new computer a child computer from your primary PC or Mac. For instance, you can send the link to installation from your main computer and have your child’s computer click on the link to complete the installation steps on their computer.
- Visit the McAfee website at https://www.mcafee.com
- Click My Account.
- Click on Sign In.
- Type the following:
Your registered email address for your McAfee account
b. The password that is associated with your registered email address for your McAfee account. - Now click on Log in to your account.
- Now you will be sending the download link to the child’s computer or the secondary computer.
- Hover the mouse cursor over the My Account menu tab.
- Click on
- Click on Add Device next to the product that will be required to install.
- Select the device type, either Windows or Mac.
- Click on Send Link.
- Now type the email address for an email account on the PC or Mac where this product will be installed to.
- Click on Send Email.
- The email with a download link to the product will be sent to the computer where you want to install the McAfee software.
- Now open your secondary computer.
- Open the email application that you have used in step 12.
- Click on the download link that is given in the new email from McAfee.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the McAfee product on your child computer.
If you have multiple licenses for your McAfee product, you can install it on a PC or Mac after your first installation is complete. You can also reinstall your McAfee software on your current PC or Mac.
- First, you need to sign in on the McAfee official website. Go to https://www.mcafee.com/ on the computer that you want to secure.
- Click on My Account. Then click on Sign In to your account.
- Type the registered email address for your McAfee account and the password that is associated with the account.
- Click on Log In.
- Now you will start the installation.
- Hover the mouse cursor over the My Account menu tab.
- Click on
- Click on Add Device next to the product that will be required to install.
- Select the device type, either Windows or Mac.
- Now click on
- Select the McAfee product that is required to be installed.
- Click on Download
Note:
If you want to reinstall the McAfee product to a different computer:
- Click on Send Link.
- Type the email address that is associated with the other computer where you want to reinstall the product.
- Click on Send Email. An email with the link to download will be sent to the new computer.
- Sign in to the other computer.
- Open your email application.
- Now, open the email that has been sent by McAfee.
- Click on the download link that is given in the email.
Completing the installation:
- Go through the McAfee License Agreement.
- Take note of the serial number which is shown to you. You may require it later. You may keep your browser tab or window open for future reference.
- Click on
- Open the Downloads folder and double-click on the downloaded file to run the installer.
- To install your McAfee software, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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