Hi, i purchased McAfee 2013 total protection,running with windows 8. The program will not allow me to activate the product, although it continually asks me to setup. Once i click on setup it proceeds to a'' activating your product '' screen, with the words'' please wait while we connect to McFee.com'' it never connects ! I have tried many times with the same result. It seems after installing the software, all i got was a 2 week trial with updates that was active. Can anyone help?
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Hi Raymond,
I have just called you in your home number but I was unable to reach you. I have sent you a private message regarding what to do for this case to get a fix, please respond so that I can help you out to fix the problem. Thanks,
Hi rayathome,
Please update me the below details,
Also try activating the McAfee after running the below Preinstall Tool
http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/McPreInstall.exe
Hi Karthik,
I have run the preinstall tool and the results received top marks, just to let you know this is a brand new computer. I use a DSL Internet Connection connected via WLAN and is usually a stable and good connection. The software was purchased for 3 computers, however mine was the first and only so far.
Regards,
Rayathome
Could you please tell me what is the name of the McAfee Product Suite you have purchased ?
Hi Karthik,
The name of the product suite is called TOTAL PROTECTION 2013.
Regards,
Rayathome
Hi rayathome,
Click on the below link and enter your CD key (Activation Key ) then click on Submit. If it proceeds to the next step to login with the email address and the password continue with it or register a new account with McAfee.
http://www.mcafee.com/mtp/retailcard
Once the above is done an works, let me know so that I can provide you the rest of the steps to install the McAfee
Note: If it does not accepts the CD key check the country name and change it accordingly then try again
Hi Karthik,
Thanks for that link, it accepted the product key along with my country name, however it then loaded a page prompting me to open a account for purchasing McFee products, i declined and closed the page. Now waiting for futher instructions from you.
Regards
Rayathome
Hi rayathome,
Could you please send me your product key, your country name and the email address you want to register with McAfee via private message, so that I can validate and give you the update.
Click on my user name Karthiks and click on send private message which is in the right side of my profile page
Send me the details so that I can take the necessary step. Thanks,
Also let me know did you get any login screen to enter the credentials after you submitted the product key by following the link I posted earlier.
Hi Raymond,
As we discussed please check with the respective owner of the email address (your boss) and get the password . You need to uninstall and reinstall the McAfee to resolve this issue. Kindly follow the below instructions to reinstall the McAfee.
Run the below McAfee removal tool to remove the McAfee
http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe
Restart the completer once the removal is complete
Enter the email address and the password
Click on Device Protection
Check for the McAfee Total Protection to download
Click on Download and accept the license agreement
Continue the On screen instructions and install the McAfee product
Please update me if you have any issues.
HI Karthik,
Ok, i think i have the full story now, my boss has never had or used McFee before until i purchased Total Protestion 2013. I was then the first user of the product, he then used it a couple of days after me (keeping in mind this can be used for 3 computers). He has exactly the SAME problems as me, his 2 week protection ends today, no activation possible, he has never created a account at McFee so has no account email or password to log into. What do we do now ?
Regards
Raymond
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