McAfee^® Total Protection

Q: Does McAfee Total Protection remove viruses?

Once McAfee Total Protection is installed, you’ll be able to scan for viruses and quarantine/remove them.

Q: How do I use McAfee Total Protection?

When you open McAfee Total Protection for the first time after installing, you’ll be greeted by a guided tour that will help you run scans and discover capabilities.

Q: How many devices can I use with McAfee Total Protection?

McAfee Total Protection is available in three packages: for the individual, which covers one device; the multi-device package, which covers five devices; and the household package, which covers ten devices. McAfee software is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android devices.

Q: What happens if I don't renew McAfee?

If the McAfee Total Protection subscription expires, your software and security will deactivate. Once your antivirus software's subscription has reached its expiration date, you’ll need to decide whether to resubscribe, purchase another solution or install a free solution. Otherwise, your computer will become susceptible to numerous virus threats.

Q: What devices and operating systems are compatible with McAfee Total Protection?

McAfee Total Protection is compatible with laptops, desktops, tablets and mobile devices. You can find operating system compatibility on our System Requirements page.

Premium antivirus, safe web browsing and PC optimization.

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Beyond just antivirus

Among our McAfee security solutions, McAfee Total Protection stands tall with its combination of antivirus, privacy and identity tools and features. Defend yourself against the latest virus, malware, ransomware and spyware attacks, while keeping your identity and privacy close and personal.

It’s more than just antivirus software—it’s peace of mind

Defend yourself and the entire family against the latest virus, malware, spyware and ransomware attacks while staying on top of your privacy and identity.

Comprehensive internet security

McAfee Total Protection goes beyond our award-winning antivirus to provide a wide array of protections to help secure your devices, privacy and identity.

Comprehensive internet security

McAfee Total Protection goes beyond our award-winning antivirus to provide a wide array of protections to help secure your devices, privacy and identity. Ideal for families with a variety of devices, McAfee Total Protection provides Windows, Mac and mobile virus protection, spam filtering capabilities, the ability to securely encrypt sensitive files and much, much more. Connect five or ten devices and protect what matters most from hackers and cybercriminals.

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Award-winning antivirus

Defend against viruses and threats with online and offline protection.

Multi-faceted privacy protection

Gain the upper hand against digital identity thieves by protecting or shredding sensitive files, deleting cookies, and more.

Multi-faceted privacy protection

Gain the upper hand against digital identity thieves by protecting or shredding sensitive files, deleting cookies, and more. Because much of your identity exists in different file types, many of which are mostly invisible to you, we’ll help you erase the digital footprints that could be used to compromise your identity or invade your privacy.

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Award-winning antivirus

Defend against viruses and threats with online and offline protection.

Security that helps you go faster

Gone are the days when antivirus would curse your computer with slow performance. McAfee Total Protection includes a variety of tools

Security that helps you go faster

Gone are the days when antivirus would curse your computer with slow performance. McAfee Total Protection includes a variety of tools that can optimize your PC’s performance, keep it clean of cookies and temporary files and even pause annoying autoplay videos so you can enjoy a smoother experience on your PC, whether you’re working on financial spreadsheets or kicking back to binge watch your favorite series.

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Find out which plan is right for you:

All products include:

 Award-winning Antivirus

Protect your computer and personal information from hackers and criminals

 Performance Optimization

Automated tools that help improve performance for resource-hungry apps and free up bandwidth while you’re browsing

 Home Network Security

Secure your firewall and block hackers from accessing your home network

 Security Experts and Support

Get technical assistance and peace of mind from our dedicated team and support knowledge-base

 Password Manager

Securely store and manage all your online passwords in a single location

 Safe Web Browsing

Browse confidently knowing risky sites will be blocked

Single Device

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1 Device / 1-Year Subscription

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 Secure VPN**

1 license included
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Available when you’re enrolled in auto-renewal, keep your personal information and online habits private with our bank-grade encryption

Individual/Couples

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5 Devices / 1-Year Subscription

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 Secure VPN**

5 licenses included
(must be enrolled in auto-renewal)

Available when you’re enrolled in auto-renewal, keep your personal information and online habits private with our bank-grade encryption

 Multi-device Compatibility

Protect up to 5 of your compatible Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android devices

Family

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10 Devices / 1-Year Subscription

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 Secure VPN**

5 licenses included
(must be enrolled in auto-renewal)

Available when you’re enrolled in auto-renewal, keep your personal information and online habits private with our bank-grade encryption

 Multi-device Compatibility

Protect all of your compatible Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android devices

 Safe Family

Protect the entire household using a single subscription; get peace of mind knowing your kids are protected online

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Award-winning internet security

Over 600 million protected devices and counting.

Try out McAfee Total Protection for free

Take us for a test drive with a free 30-day trial to run antivirus scans, remove threats and discover how we can protect your PC better than other security products. No credit card is required and you’ll be able to protect up to ten devices, whether they’re running Windows, Mac OS, iOS or Android. Download our free antivirus software trial and enjoy protection from viruses, ransomware, and other threats, all without compromising your devices’ performance.

Multi-device protection for your modern connected family

With all the Windows PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones that help power your family’s day-to-day, it’s hard enough to keep track of their devices, much less protect them. With a single McAfee Total Protection subscription, you can protect five or ten devices without skipping a beat and most importantly, without slowing the family down

Antivirus for a PC

We recommend using a comprehensive antivirus solution to protect your Windows PCs. Although Windows Defender is built into Windows 10, its anti-malware capabilities may not be sufficient to combat ever-evolving threats. McAfee Total Protection goes beyond antivirus with tools to protect against threats like malicious web pages, phishing and much more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does McAfee^® Total Protection cover?

At its core, McAfee^® Total Protection provides our award-winning antivirus to defend against viruses, online threats and ransomware with both cloud-based online and offline protection. Beyond your Windows PCs, McAfee^® Total Protection provides cross-device protection that extends your peace of mind to your Macs and iOS/Android mobile devices, so you can enjoy security at home and on-the-go across all your compatible devices.

McAfee^® WebAdvisor web protection enables you to sidestep attacks before they happen with clear warnings of risky websites, links and files, so you can browse, shop and bank with confidence.

PC Optimization features help your PC go faster while ensuring you still have top-notch security. Web Boost helps rescue both your battery and bandwidth from distracting auto-play videos by automatically pausing them. And with App Boost, apps that you’re actively working on will automatically receive a boost in resources, so you can get the job done faster.

Available with McAfee^® Total Protection for 10 devices, McAfee^® Safe Family provides robust parental controls for your kids’ Windows PCs and Android/iOS devices. Packed with useful features, Safe Family gives you an extra set of hands to juggle your kids’ digital lives, from helping them build good habits to managing their app usage and online time. You can even keep track of their location when they’re getting some much-needed outdoor time.

Because much of your digital life exists in files on your computer, you can use McAfee^® QuickClean™ and Shredder™ to manage your privacy. Use McAfee QuickClean to remove temporary files and cookies to reclaim storage space and minimize exposure. And, when you’re looking to dispose of sensitive files, McAfee Shredder securely deletes files so that would-be thieves can’t put the pieces back together.

Our passwords are the keys to our digital kingdom. Take the guesswork out of creating and remembering complex passwords with our password manager, which can store, auto-fill and even generate unique complex passwords. For added convenience, you can access your shared passwords on your PC and mobile devices with a single account.

Many vulnerabilities on your PC are due to out-of-date apps. With Vulnerability Scanner, you can update Windows and your apps from one place, streamlining Windows and application updates with a single tool that scans and installs critical updates.

McAfee’s Virus Protection Pledge that includes our 100% Guarantee: Viruses removed or your money back, available with auto-renewal.* For more information, see here.

For any questions, free customer support is there when you need it, whether by phone, chat or online.

Does McAfee^® Total Protection remove viruses?

Once McAfee^® Total Protection is installed, you’ll be able to scan for viruses and quarantine/remove them.

How do I use McAfee^® Total Protection ?

When you open McAfee^® Total Protection for the first time after installing, you’ll be greeted by a guided tour that will help you run scans and discover capabilities.

How many devices can I use with McAfee^® Total Protection ?

McAfee^® Total Protection is available in three packages: for the individual, which covers one device; the multi-device package, which covers five devices; and the household package, which covers ten devices. McAfee software is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android devices.

Do I need to renew my McAfee subscription?

When you are enrolled in auto-renew, 30 days before your subscription is scheduled to expire, the credit card on file for your account is automatically billed, and your subscription is extended for another year.

If your auto-renewal has been disabled, you will receive a message 30 days before expiry to inform you that your license is about to expire. You can then choose to renew your license for another year or purchase an upgrade.

What happens if I don't renew McAfee?

If the McAfee^® Total Protection subscription expires, your software and security will deactivate. Once your antivirus software's subscription has reached its expiration date, you’ll need to decide whether to resubscribe, purchase another solution or install a free solution. Otherwise, your computer will become susceptible to numerous virus threats.

What devices and operating systems are compatible with McAfee^® Total Protection ?

McAfee^® Total Protection is compatible with laptops, desktops, tablets and mobile devices. You can find operating system compatibility on our System Requirements page.