How to install and register retail McAfee antivirus on Windows

McAfee provides various security programs with advanced features and services. McAfee upgrades its products and aids new security tools regularly. When any new malware appears; McAfee provides an update to prevent the malware from entering the device. Whenever you see any new update; download and install it to keep your interface secure. McAfee setup is available in both retail and online setup. You can purchase your McAfee setup according to your device requirements and specifications. Before installing McAfee antivirus, remove all other security programs from the device.

Installing McAfee Security Retail Product

Before purchasing McAfee's plan for Windows; check your device specifications. Make sure you are purchasing McAfee setup which is compatible with your computer. If your computer is not able to fill McAfee’s resource requirement then the antivirus setup will not get installed. Today most of the devices do not provide a CD drive. You should choose McAfee retail installation only when you have a CD drive. Once you get the McAfee retail product then follow the steps given below:

Open McAfee product’s retail box

Check for the setup CD and the McAfee card

You will receive a key in the card (You will require this key for activating your McAfee product)

Now insert the CD on CD drive

Wait for the installer (You will get the McAfee installer automatically on the screen)

If you don’t get the installer then go to This PC and double-click the setup to run

End-User License Agreement (EULA) will appear on the screen

Read the EULA and click on Agree button

You will get some prompts for your input

An activation window will appear on the screen

Check the card and type McAfee antivirus product key in the window

Check the key before hitting the confirm button

Press Confirm button

Norton signup page will appear on the screen

If you have a McAfee account then login it with your McAfee credentials. If you don’t have a McAfee account then fill the form to create a McAfee account. Create a password for your McAfee account. Once complete, hit the finish button. You may ask to restart your PC. Hit the restart button. Now you will get a McAfee antivirus icon on your desktop.

Installing McAfee security retail product without a CD drive

In case, you have a McAfee retail product but don’t have a CD drive on your computer then you can go for online installation. You will need a smooth internet connection for installing McAfee antivirus. Here are the steps for installing McAfee:

Open McAfee retail product and take out McAfee key card

You will see a Url in the card

Open the web browser and search for the URL

Choose your country and language

Activation screen will appear

Type the product key and press Activate button

Follow the on-screen instructions for completing the installation process. A signup screen will appear; fill the details and create your McAfee account. If you are an existing McAfee user then you can log in McAfee with your credentials. Now restart your computer and click on the McAfee icon from the dashboard. Click on the System Scan option to scan your full device.