Activate McAfee pre-installed on your Windows PC
This article is ideal if you want to activate a McAfee product that came pre-installed on your newly-purchased Windows PC. To start your McAfee activation right now, visit mcafee.com/activate.
However, before you begin, register for your McAfee activation with the email address you are currently using. That is because password resetting requires your current email address.
Follow the instructions given below to register for and activate your McAfee account:
However, before you begin, register for your McAfee activation with the email address you are currently using. That is because password resetting requires your current email address.
Follow the instructions given below to register for and activate your McAfee account:
Step 1: Register for and activate McAfee.
- Click "Your Subscription" on opening your McAfee product. You can find this under the "My Info" tab or any other location depending on the product's layout.
- Go to Edit Profile. From there, the page will redirect you to the McAfee website for the next steps.
- Enter your email address, then click on Next.
- As soon as you log in, follow all prompts to complete your McAfee activation.
- If you encounter any problems activating your McAfee software, click here. Keep the receipt for your computer purchase handy when you contact any official from McAfee's support staff.
- To start your McAfee activation immediately, visit mcafee.com/activate.
- Log in with your account if it already exists.
- If you do not have a pre-existing McAfee account, register using a strong password and then clicking Next. To know how to create a strong password, visit the McAfee blog post by clicking here.
Step 2: Verify your subscription.
Once your activation is over, use the Verify Subscription feature to connect your pre-installed McAfee product with your newly created account:
- Right-click on the McAfee icon and click on Verify Subscription (in the notification area next to the clock).
- After that, open your McAfee software and click on the "Your Subscription" feature.
- Confirm the expiry date.