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rikhav
Contributor
Message 1 of 14

How to register Mcafee Internet Security 2009 without internet

Hi there
I just purchased a copy of Mcafee Internet Security 2009 with 2 licenses.
I have already and opened my account and used 1 subscription on which i use the internet. But even after going through the site I could not find means to register it without the internet.
Hope someone can advise on this

Thank you in advance
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LonelyTripper
Former Member
Message 2 of 14

RE: How to register Mcafee Internet Security 2009 without internet

How did you install Mcafee on your computer.
What kind of operating system you installed on your computer
What kinf of internet connection your using on your computer.
And for your kind information you wont be able to register it without internet connection.
Plz revert back with the information will guide you further.........


If you isatalled it through CD plz follow the steps below:-
Step-1

Download the tool from Link below and save it on your desktop.

http://download.mcafee.com/products/.../MSCPRXFIX.exe

Step-2

Double-click MSCPRXFIX.exe on your Desktop.

Step-3

After running the tool, restart the computer.

Step-4

To check for updates, right-click the M icon in the system tray and select Updates.
rikhav
Contributor
Message 3 of 14

RE: How to register Mcafee Internet Security 2009 without internet

I am using WinXP 32 bit. As this is a 3 license version I already have installed and registered the software from the PC from where I am writing.
It's my other PC where also I want to use it, want to register the 2nd license for it but it does not have any internet connection nor i use Wi-Fi in it. I can download the updates from the Mcafee site (dat files) . but want to know how do i register my second license. Can it be done by Telephone or any other mother method?
exbrit
MVP
MVP
Message 4 of 14

RE: How to register Mcafee Internet Security 2009 without internet

You cannot update the home products using those DAT or SDAT files, they are only meant for the Enterprise (Corporate) products.

All home product installation must have a live internet connection to function beyond a day or so as they will them throw up errors as they will be unable to update.
rikhav
Contributor
Message 5 of 14

RE: How to register Mcafee Internet Security 2009 without internet

Hi Ex_Brit
I actually bought Mcafee thinking I would be able to use those DAT files to update on the Pc without the internet
Anyways, thank you so much for the info
exbrit
MVP
MVP
Message 6 of 14

RE: How to register Mcafee Internet Security 2009 without internet

About 3 years ago it was possible but the two products have totally diverged now.

Sorry to disappoint you.

McAfee does have a 30-days refund policy.
rikhav
Contributor
Message 7 of 14

RE: How to register Mcafee Internet Security 2009 without internet



Thank you again
I will e-mail customer care to know if the 30 day refund policy is applicable in India or not.
exbrit
MVP
MVP
Message 8 of 14

RE: How to register Mcafee Internet Security 2009 without internet

I would use the Chat option as it is much quicker.

See Customer Service Chat in my signature.
rikhav
Contributor
Message 9 of 14

RE: How to register Mcafee Internet Security 2009 without internet



As advised by you I logged on to Customer Service chat and very funnily they directed me to technical department inspite of me clearly telling my problem and how i wanted to know about the refund policy
To my utter surprise I was told that I am using a trial copy with 3 licenses.
Since when a official software purchased from a retailer become a TRIAL COPY when nothing like this is mentioned on the box. I mean its absolutely hard to believe all this
I have the chat saved if you can help me to direct it to someone who can help.
exbrit
MVP
MVP
Message 10 of 14

RE: How to register Mcafee Internet Security 2009 without internet

Well, where did you buy it? You should be approaching them.
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