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kgerry
Former Member
Message 1 of 4

Need to Activate McAfee

since i installed Total protection 2009 it says i need to activate the program. I have tried many times and it will not activate. I have also uninstalled the program and ran the MCPR removal tool and when i reinstall McAfee i get the same scenario....
XP Home, Total Pro 2009

when i reinstall the program everything seems cool until the next time i start my computer, then it says i need to activate again...and wont let me..... this is insane... i cannot uninstalled, clean and reinstall the program every time i want to use my computer....
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BalaSGS
Former Member
Message 2 of 4

RE: Need to Activate McAfee

Hi,

Sorry for the inconvenience, can you let us know if you installed the McAfee through the CD or are you try to install the McAfee from the website account

Right click on McAfee icon in the system tray and try to click on the product setup or verify subscription in the menu

If issue persists then try to follow the Document ID: TS100364 { http://service.mcafee.com/faqdocument.aspx?id=TS100364&lang=en_US&prior_tid=6&AnswerID=16777216&turl... }
kgerry
Former Member
Message 3 of 4

RE: Need to Activate McAfee

i bought the CD.. i buy it every year and when the program expires, yet this year i have been unable to get it to activate... it's good for a week or so after i reinstall it then locks me from scanning and says need to activate....
exbrit
MVP
MVP
Message 4 of 4

RE: Need to Activate McAfee

Are you using IE7 or 8 (whether or not it's your default browser)?

If so please make sure it's not a beta version and go to Windows Updates and check for critical and non-critical updates.

Go to IE7 or 8 Tools/Internet Options/Advanced and click "Reset". Click Apply and OK.
Exit and reopen the browser and go to Tools/Manage Add-ons and re-enable any you need.

Try activation again.
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