Just when you thought your Mac was safe, cybercriminals got more sinister and started targeting Mac devices. Now they are equally vulnerable to viruses, trojans, rootkits, ransomware and all other malware.
You can use malware removal tools to scrub a threat after it has infected your machine. But why go through that trouble? You can install McAfee Total Protection, one of the best antivirus software, and prevent malware from attacking your Mac in the first place.
Downloading and installing McAfee is not difficult. In fact, if you’re already familiar with installing software on your Mac, it won’t actually feel too foreign. But in case you want a step-by-step guide to follow, here is one for you.
1. Click the download button
After purchasing McAfee Total Protection, you will be redirected to the download page. Just find the Mac version and click Download.
If you want to install the program later, McAfee will send you a receipt for the purchase. In that message there will also be a Download button. Clicking on it will redirect you back to the download page on the McAfee website.
2. Write down the serial number
Before the file starts downloading, you must accept McAfee’s license agreement. This is done by checking the box. Below will be the program’s serial number. You’ll need this to install McAfee Total Protection, so it’s best to write this down for later. Then click the Download button.
3. Click on the file
McAfee will first download the software from the website. Your Mac will let you know when this is done by displaying a message at the top of the screen. Clicking this will open the installer which will install the program on your Mac.
4. Grant all the permissions
When McAfee Installer is open, you will be asked to allow the program to be installed locally on your Mac. The first message will ask if it’s OK for McAfee to modify your computer, meaning if it can install the program. Click Open to grant permission.
The second message will ask you to sign in to your computer account. This lets your device know that you are okay with the program being installed. This permission requires you to enter your username and password.
5. Enter the serial number
The last step before McAfee starts installing is to enter the serial number you saved from step 2 in the field provided. You don’t have to worry about hyphens or capital letters. When you’re done, click Next and the program will install on your Mac.
6. More security permissions
During the installation process. McAfee will ask you to give permission for some of the tools to work on your Mac. Don’t worry, McAfee will walk you through these steps, including opening your security settings for you. It’s as easy as clicking Allow when prompted.
You can wait until McAfee is fully installed before giving permission. The steps will be available from the McAfee dashboard later. Just click the Finish button when you’re ready to move on to the next step.
7. Start McAfee Total Protection
Once McAfee has finished installing, you will find the icon pinned to the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. Click the icon and McAfee will open.
8. Be safe!
You are finished! McAfee Total Protection is now installed on your Mac. The dashboard will walk you through the steps to further configure the program, scan for malware, configure additional privacy tools, and allow you to connect to support if needed.