Mcafee Antivirus, can't register

[pmer]

I bought the Antivrus Plus for one PC and can't seem to register it. I tried several times this afternoon and other times too. The process seems really slow and ends upsaying activation can't continue.

It lets me do the software key, then on the next screen the name, email and password.

It says "we're sorry, but we're having trouble activating Mcafee products....ETC" Then it continues by saying try later but trying later doesn't seem to help because the same message keeps returning.

[oneokie]

Had the same problem years ago, finally called them and they fixed the problem. I had more problems with McAfee than anyother AV except for Norton. McAfee was very glitchy for me.

[waksupi]

I also had trouble with McAfee. Got rid of it. Ask for a charge back, get a refund. Check Kim Kommando's site for her recommendations of the best.

[Mal Paso]

Take it back and get eset. You can get it online or stores. Updates are automatic, quality software.

Microsoft has Free Antivirus. That would be my second pick. AVG also has a Free Version.

Symantec and McAfee are at the bottom of the list with buggy bloated software.

[gbrown]

The one I use is AVG. The basic, which I have, is a free download. It was recommended to me by my tech guy. Works like a charm and is free. I have used Norton and Macafee and both were lots of problems. Getting rid of them was also a big hassle.

[Jailer]

Ditch the McAfee it's lousy. Norton is a bloated pig.

I've been using Microsoft security essentials for a couple years now without issue.

AVG is another good choice but I've seen a few times where it doesn't catch something until after the infection has taken place.

[tryNto]

Ditch the McAfee it's lousy. Norton is a bloated pig.

I've been using Microsoft security essentials for a couple years now without issue.

AVG is another good choice but I've seen a few times where it doesn't catch something until after the infection has taken place.

Totally agree

MSE is FREE http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials

[300winmag]

I have been using AVG since 2003 with no issues, :takinWiz:Mcafee.
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-AntiVirus-Free-2013/3000-2239_4-10320142.html

[pmer]

Thanks everyone for the tips. I've used Norton for awhile and now trouble with this McAfee. Thanks very much for the help!

[wallenba]

Had Mcafee some years ago. I really slowed my system down back then. Seems it wanted all my RAM to run.

[shotman]

AVG has the free, BUT it dont do what the pay for does . I like it and it has stopped several problems. There is a driver tune up that works wonders on the spam ****

[FWest]

In my opinion dump IE and you can get by with any of the free anti virus software.

[Wal']

Another vote for the AVG, been using it for years, the pay for edition.

My son, the cheapskate uses the free edition & seems to work as well as my upgrade paid for.

[Bob Krack]

After I left internet destroyer and went to Foxfire, and later Chrome I have had absolutely NO virus or bugs. I DO use the windows firewall.


Clean computer for 6 or 7 years now - with NO anti-virus.

Bob

[pmer]

Last night I loaded AVG and have the 30 day free trail for the pay version. It was up and running in 20 -30 minutes and takes about 109 MB of disk space which is about half of what McAfee used. And seems happpy with my Verizon Wireless internet connection too.

McAfee even deinstalled wierd.

Two year AVG subscription looks to be about $85.00 for the full version.

[Cap'n Morgan]

After I left internet destroyer and went to Foxfire, and later Chrome I have had absolutely NO virus or bugs. I DO use the windows firewall.


Clean computer for 6 or 7 years now - with NO anti-virus.

Bob

Same thing here... a little common sense (and a firewall) will prevent most problems. I simply cannot stand those obtrusive, pesky, annoying and time-robbing AV programs. And don't get me started on any "free" Adobe products and their constant upgrade naggin... :-x Much better freeware products out there if you know what to search for.

[oneokie]

McAfee even deinstalled wierd.

When I had McAfee, the uninstaller would not remove it. Had to contact McAfee on how to remove their software. They emailed me 7 pages of instructions on how to manually remove. It had to be removed in segments in a particular order. And even that did not remove all traces. Had to use a third party software app to remove the remnants.

[firefly1957]

You have heard it above get rid of it I have had both Mcaffee and Norton mess up my computers and cause me hours of grief never more. I am currently running Zonealarm and am quite happy with it.

[sleeper1428]

I dumped McAfee several years ago, opted for AVG and have never been sorry. I purchased the three computer license so I could install it on my computer, my wife's computer and on our laptop as well. One of the things I like best about AVG is how easy it is to configure the firewall for each and every program you have on your computer. And also, in sharp contrast to McAfee, it is a simple task to temporarily suspend (turn off) ALL of AVG's functions should you ever have the need to do so. The reason that I like this feature is that there are occasions when I want to try out a new program with ALL features working rather than the 'cripple ware' that they allow you to download for testing. To do this, I use 'cracked' programs in which the 'crack' or 'key generator' apparently look like a virus to McAfee which will then delete the code thus keeping me from using the program. With AVG I don't run into this problem since I can 'turn off' AVG while I download and install the program and then turn it back on after the installation is complete. In this way I can test out ALL the features of a program before deciding whether the program will do what I want and if I want to spend the money to purchase the actual program. With McAfee, doing this is virtually impossible!! Oh, there are some really exotic methods that have been posted but most of them involve multiple steps and in fact, may not completely stop certain of McAfee's functions from working.

sleeper1428

[MtGun44]

Use Microsoft Security Essentials. Free and works very well. Also, make sure you run
Windows Update regularly.

HEY! COOL! I just noticed got a second Gold Boolit!

Bill

[10x]

Use Microsoft Security Essentials. Free and works very well. Also, make sure you run
Windows Update regularly.

HEY! COOL! I just noticed got a second Gold Boolit!

Bill

Point, game, and match.
That is all I have been using and it has been years since I have had a virus.
Mind you I DO NOT USE OUTLOOK or Explorer, or any microsoft product on the internet.
The other solution is to use Linux - used that too. Great security, stable, but a pain in the *** to get some stuff to load and run.

[Stork]

Ignorant question here,
How do I tell if I need to download the 32 bit or the 64 bit? Now running windows 7.

Not as computer savy since DOS went away:),:)

Al

[MtGun44]

Unless you specifically got 64 bit Win 7 you probably have the 32 bit version.
But maybe the default is 64 bit on Win 7.

Click on the Windows symbol in the bottom left corner, then right click on the word
"Computer" in the right column (words only in this column), and select "Properties"

It will tell you if you have 64 bit or 32 bit. This computer (company owned) has
Win 7 Enterprise and it is 64 bit, but I think some of the home or basic versions may
be 32 bit. Basically, it comes down to how big a hard drive (and mem) you need to
be able to address as to how big a word you need. In engineering, we have been
using 64 bit for years to keep roundoff error down in huge, repetitive engineering
software calculations, but nobody else needs it for accuracy, only for enough
addresses to be able to use these modern gigantic hard drives.

Bill

[popper]

Karpinski or AVG, dump IE. Note: both are foreign, you go through a GB store front to buy them. Macfee has never been good, corp. networks are finally dumping it. Symantic used to be good, not anymore. Ipad security is a fee based rerouting of email to Apple servers for checking. I suppose Android will go this way also. Too bad Win8.
Unless you know you have a 64 bit CPU, use the 32 bit version which will run on 64 bit multicore machines. Control panel will tell you which CPU you have. Most SW is still 32 bit, just science and graphic intensive need the 64 bit. They put a wrapper around the 32 bit code to run on 64 bit machines.

[tryNto]

Ignorant question here,
How do I tell if I need to download the 32 bit or the 64 bit? Now running windows 7.

Not as computer savy since DOS went away:),:)

Al

If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit version or a 64-bit version. If one method does not work, try the other method.

Method 1: View the System window in Control Panel
1. Click Start, type system in the Start Search box, and then click system in the Programs list.

2. The operating system is displayed as follows:
◦For a 64-bit version operating system, 64-bit Operating System appears for the System type under System.

◦For a 32-bit version operating system, 32-bit Operating System appears for the System type under System.

Method 2: View the System Information window

1.Click Start, type system in the Start Search box, and then click System Information in the Programs list.

2.When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, the operating system is displayed as follows:
◦For a 64-bit version operating system, x64-based PC appears for the System type under Item.

◦For a 32-bit version operating system, x86-based PC appears for the System type under Item.

[pcolapaddler]

I had bad experiences with McAfee years ago.

I have used Microsoft's free product - it let an encryption bug through on one of my home machines. I tried AVG years ago and did not care for it - recollection is updating was a pain.

I have used Symantec Endpoint Protection professionally for a decade or more and Norton on personal machines for several years now. I cant see that they slow down my machines or cause other issues. Symantec has stopped things that have gotten through other products. I do get a false positive from time to time on some apps that i use.

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