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McAfee is a popular antivirus software known for providing protection against various cyber threats and ensuring computer security. While it is essential to have reliable security software installed on our systems, there could be instances where we need to temporarily disable or turn off McAfee for certain reasons. Perhaps you want to install a new program that is conflicting with the antivirus or need to troubleshoot an issue. Regardless of the reason, understanding how to turn off McAfee temporarily can be helpful. In this guide, we will explore different methods to disable McAfee based on the version you are using, allowing you to gain full control over your antivirus software.
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This is an article that shows you how to temporarily disable McAfee Security Center on your Windows or Mac computer. Disabling McAfee will not remove the program from your computer. However, you need to keep in mind that if McAfee is the only anti-virus software on your computer, this shutdown makes it easy to infect your computer with malicious code.
Steps
On Windows
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Open Start
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. Click the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the screen, or press ⊞ Win .
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Type mcafee into Start to find the McAfee program on your computer.
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Click McAfee® TotalProtection at the top of the Start window, with the subheading “Desktop app” below it to open McAfee.
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Click the PC Security tab in the upper-left corner of the McAfee window.
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Click the Real-Time Scanning tab on the left side of the McAfee window.
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Click Turn Off in the upper-right corner of the Real-Time Scanning page.
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Choose a time frame, then click Turn Off . You can set the Real-Time Scanning restart time at “When do you want to resume Real-Time Scanning?” (When would you like to restart Real-Time Scanning?). The default time is 15 minutes.
- If you want to turn off McAfee until you turn it back on yourself, select Never for the time limit.
- You can exit this window after disabling Real-Time Scanning.
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Click the Firewall tab below the Real-Time Scanning tab on the left side of the window.
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Click Turn Off in the top-right corner of the page.
- If the Firewall page has no information, McAfee’s Firewall is turned off; you can skip the next two steps.
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Select a time frame, then select Turn Off to turn off McAfee Firewall until the selected time is up.
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Exit the Firewall window. Click the X in the upper-right corner of the Firewall window.
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Click Automatic updates under Firewall on the left side of the page.
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Click Turn Off in the upper-right corner of the Automatic Updates page.
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Exit the Automatic Updates page, then select Scheduled scans under Automatic updates .
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Click Turn Off in the upper right corner to turn off all McAfee services.
Uninstall McAfee from your computer . If all else fails, you can disable McAfee on your computer by uninstalling it.
On Mac
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Click McAfee with the white “M” icon on the red shield in the upper right of your Mac’s menu bar.
- If you don’t see this icon, click the magnifying glass in the upper right corner, type “McAfee” and click the Internet Security option.
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Click Total Protection Conspe… near the bottom of the McAfee selection list.
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Click the Home tab in the upper left of the window.
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Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the Home tab.
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Click Real-Time Scanning near the top of the gear selection list to open the Real-Time Scanning window.
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Turn off Real-Time Scanning in the following way:
- Click the padlock icon .
- Enter the administrator’s password and click OK .
- Click the Real-Time Scanning slider in the upper right corner.
- Close the Real-Time Scanning window.
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Click the gear icon again, then select the Firewall tab below the Real-Time Scanning option.
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Turn off the McAfee Firewall the same way you turned off Real-Time Scanning.
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Click the gear icon one more time, then select Automatic Updates under the Firewall option.
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Turn off automatic updates in the same way that you turned off Real-Time Scanning and Firewall.
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Click the gear icon again, then select Scheduled scans below the “Mac Security” selection group.
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Unlock the Full Scan and Custom Scan Settings page. Click the gear icon and enter the administrator’s password, then select OK .
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Click the Weekly drop-down list at the far left of the “Scheduled scans” page.
- If you don’t see this option, click the Scheduled scans tab near the top of the page.
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Click Never to stop McAfee from starting the scan automatically.
Click the gear icon one more time, then select McAfee SiteAdvisor near the bottom of the drop-down list.
- SiteAdvisor is responsible for McAfee’s display on your Mac’s browser.
Turn off SiteAdvisor. Click the slider in the top-right corner of the Site Advisor page to do this.
- You’ll probably have to click the padlock icon and enter your administrator password to be able to click the slider.
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Close the setup window to completely turn off the McAfee program on your Mac.
Uninstall McAfee on Mac. If you want to completely remove McAfee notifications, icons, and other displays on your Mac, you must uninstall McAfee in the following way:
- Open
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- Click the Applications folder at the top of the Finder window, or click Go and select Applications from the drop-down list.
- Find and double-click the McAfee® Total Protection Uninstaller application.
- Click Continue when asked.
- Enter the administrator’s password when asked, then click OK .
- Click Finish when McAfee completes the installation.
Advice
- You’re better off not using the network with your anti-virus program turned off.
Warning
- Your computer can be exposed to many online threats after turning off your anti-virus program.
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This is an article that shows you how to temporarily disable McAfee Security Center on your Windows or Mac computer. Disabling McAfee will not remove the program from your computer. However, you need to keep in mind that if McAfee is the only anti-virus software on your computer, this shutdown makes it easy to infect your computer with malicious code.
In conclusion, turning off McAfee can be a simple process if approached correctly. While McAfee is a trusted antivirus software program, there may be instances where disabling it becomes necessary, such as when troubleshooting software issues or installing certain applications. By following the aforementioned steps, users can easily turn off McAfee temporarily or permanently based on their needs. However, it is important to note that disabling antivirus software can compromise the security of your device, so it should only be done when necessary and for a limited period of time. Additionally, it is recommended to keep antivirus software enabled to protect against potential threats and ensure the safety of your system. Overall, understanding how to properly turn off McAfee and when to do so is crucial for both maintenance and security purposes.
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