Some Easy Guidelines On How To Disable McAfee

McAfee antivirus is one of the top security programs around the globe. Many people prefer McAfee antivirus over other security applications as it provides lots of device and data protection tools at very good prices. This antivirus also provides free plans for Android and phone devices. For PCs, you can get a 30-day free trial plan. If you are not sure which plan to buy, go for the McAfee trial. You can easily run the premium tools of the McAfee program without making any kind of payment. If you like the McAfee tool, you can buy that program, otherwise, you can try another McAfee plan. McAfee antivirus is very easy to install and use. You can easily make changes to the program depending on your requirements. Sometimes, you may need to disable your antivirus program. You can easily disable/enable your McAfee antivirus from your dashboard. 

Steps to disable the scanning feature of McAfee antivirus

1. Open your computer and click on McAfee antivirus
2. Your dashboard will appear on the screen
3. Tap on the menu and hit on the My Protection tab
4. Choose the Real-time scanning feature
5. Tap on Turn Off
6. A time-limit wizard will appear
7. Choose the time and hit on Turn Off

Now your McAfee real-time scanning feature will be disabled. But disabling antivirus is not recommended as the malware can easily enter the device and cause various problems. After completing your task you should immediately enable the real-time feature of McAfee antivirus. 

This real-time feature of the McAfee program is very helpful in preventing all types of threats. As you know, antivirus programs offer various scanning features. When you run the scan, your antivirus starts looking for all malware on the device. Sometimes, malware enters the device and causes much harm before the user runs the scan. But when you have a real-time scanning feature, you don’t need to worry about it. Once you enable the real-time scanning feature of McAfee, it starts running in the background. Whenever any threat like malware tries to enter the device, your antivirus detects and removes it immediately. This tool removes all threats before they cause any kind of harm to your device. 

Installing McAfee antivirus on a new device

McAfee antivirus offers various plans for a PC device. You can either purchase a new plan or can transfer the license from your old device. But you can only transfer the license on the same interface. In case you have a multi-licensed plan, you can easily share your McAfee antivirus to any device platform independently. If you don’t have a McAfee plan then you can easily purchase a subscription and use the program on your device.

1. Open the web browser and visit McAfee antivirus
2. Go to McAfee plans and check plan compatible with your device
3. Check all the features, tools, and prices
4. Select a compatible McAfee antivirus program for your device
5. A login page will appear
6. Enter your McAfee credentials
7. If you don’t have a McAfee account then click on Sign-Up
8. Enter the details like Name, email address, etc
9. Recheck the email address as you will receive the link on that email address
10. Enter the billing details

Hit on Buy Now button and wait until the process completes

Now open the registered email address and you will get a McAfee link. Click on the link and the McAfee plan will start installing on the device. Activate my McAfee antivirus and scan your device.

For transferring the license, you have to check the platform. If your both devices are on the same platform then you can easily transfer it. 

1. Open the McAfee website and click on the subscription
2. Choose Transfer button
3. A dialog box will appear
4. Choose Transfer
5. Read the warning message and hit on Next button
6. Type the email address (you can open it on your new device)
7. Enter other details
8. Tap on Send button
9. Now go to your new device and open the registered email address

Click on the email you received from McAfee. Follow the instructions to download and install McAfee on your new device. After installing the McAfee program on your new device, you can’t use it on the previous system.

How to disable the McAfee firewall on a PC device?

McAfee antivirus also offers a personal firewall that secures your network from all threats. But sometimes the firewall mistakenly suspects a safe site is malicious and blocks it. If you want to access that site, you have to disable your firewall.

1. Steps to disable McAfee firewall
2. Open your PC and click on the McAfee icon
3. McAfee dashboard will open
4. Go to Menu and hit on the My Protection tab
5. Check Protect your PC tab and hit on Firewall
6. Click on the Turn Off option

After disabling the firewall, retry to access that website. Disabling the firewall is not suggested as malware can easily enter your network. After accessing the website, you should enable the firewall and run a full system scan. If any threats have entered, your McAfee antivirus will remove them. 

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