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McAfee Download
Download McAfee Total Protection & LiveSafe from the developer only. This page explains what the installer does, what the free and paid tiers include, and how to set it up cleanly.
Before you download
- • Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- • Windows support: Windows 11 and Windows 10.
- • Free version: No permanent free antivirus tier. Pre-installed OEM copies are trials.
- • Trial: New PCs frequently ship with a McAfee trial. Standalone trials are also offered by McAfee from time to time.
- • Paid plans: McAfee Total Protection tiers and McAfee+ plans; LiveSafe has historically been sold through OEM channels.
Installation steps
- 1. If your PC shipped with McAfee, activate rather than reinstall.
- 2. Otherwise sign in at mcafee.com and use the account download page — this is the real McAfee setup route.
- 3. Uninstall competing antivirus first.
- 4. Install, reboot, and run a full scan.
If you need to remove it later
- 1. Settings → Apps → uninstall McAfee entries.
- 2. If removal fails, use the official McAfee Consumer Product Removal (MCPR) tool.
- 3. Reboot and confirm Windows Security re-enables.
Developer Offer + 1 Extra Month
Current offer published by the software developer at checkout
+ 1 extra month of coverage provided by VirusGuardHub
- Valid:
- Ongoing while the developer promotion remains live
- Eligibility:
- New subscriptions purchased through the link on this page, for customers in the United States.
- Available in:
- United States
- Terms:
- The extra month is supplied by VirusGuardHub and applied after your purchase is confirmed. The developer sets the base price, currency, renewal terms and refund window.
Offer last verified on . Promotions are set by the developer and can change without notice.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete McAfee setup on a new PC?
- Open the pre-installed McAfee app and sign in with the account tied to your licence, or activate the code supplied by the retailer. You normally do not need to download anything.
- What is McAfee LiveSafe?
- LiveSafe is a McAfee consumer suite historically distributed with new PCs, offering device coverage plus identity and file-storage features. McAfee has consolidated much of its consumer range under Total Protection and McAfee+.
- Is there a free McAfee antivirus?
- No permanent free tier exists. Free access comes only via trials or OEM bundles.