McAfee Antivirus Plus Original Annual License for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS

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McAfee Antivirus Plus is the essential protection in the McAfee range: real-time antivirus, ransomware defence, safe browsing and firewall, also available in an unlimited devices version. It is the choice of anyone wanting to secure computers, smartphones and tablets without accessory features. The license is annual and is delivered by email with the activation code.

Why choose McAfee Antivirus Plus

McAfee is one of the long-established names in computer security and its consumer range is organised in increasing levels: it starts with protecting the device and reaches as far as protecting the person's identity. Choosing the right edition means understanding how far you want to go.

Antivirus Plus stops at the basic level and does not include a password manager, parental controls, VPN or identity monitoring. It is the right choice for anyone already using other tools to manage credentials or browsing almost always from trusted home networks, who simply wants solid defence against malware and dangerous sites.

What McAfee Antivirus Plus is and what it is for

McAfee Antivirus Plus protects the device on three fronts: the antivirus engine scans files and downloads in real time, web protection flags dangerous links before they are opened and the firewall controls network connections, blocking unauthorised access attempts.

The license is multi-platform and covers Windows and Mac computers, Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. In the unlimited devices variants the same license protects all the family's equipment with no activations to count, a convenient solution when a household has several computers and phones.

What no antivirus can stop

• The email that convinces you to do the damage yourself
  A fake invoice leading you to type your credentials on a page identical to the bank's contains no virus. The program has nothing to block: the only defence is looking at the sender's address and the site's.
• The reused password
  If the same password sits on ten sites and one of those ten is breached, the other nine are open. No antivirus can know it and none can prevent it.
• The missing second factor
  An account or a mailbox without two-step verification opens with the password alone. Turning it on costs five minutes and is worth more than any installed program.
• The phone call from someone posing as support
  Whoever calls saying the computer has a problem and asks you to install a program to fix it is asking you to open the door from the inside. No software prevents that.
• Postponed updates
  A system or a browser left un-updated has published, known holes. The antivirus can notice a successful attack, not the door left open.
• Data that has already gone out
  If a service you used was breached, your data is already elsewhere. Changing the password helps for the future, it does not erase what left.
• The backup that does not exist
  Against ransomware that encrypts everything, the only thing that brings the files back is a disconnected copy. The antivirus can stop many, not all, and on the day one gets through only the backups count.
• What it does do well
  Recognising and blocking known malicious programs, stopping phishing pages already reported, watching folders against sudden encryption. It is a lot, but it sits inside a perimeter: the rest depends on how you work.

Feature overview of McAfee Antivirus Plus

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System requirements

McAfee Antivirus Plus is compatible with Windows, macOS, Android and iOS: the license covers devices on different systems. For detailed requirements see the "Requirements" tab on the product page.

Why are licenses priced so low?

As these are retail licenses previously owned and decommissioned by the former holder in accordance with EU Court ruling C-128/2011, they can be purchased at a more affordable price. These official licenses are fully compliant and guaranteed at the best price on the market.

What do I receive after purchase?

By purchasing this product you will receive the official download of the software from the McAfee website, the license for activation and complete instructions for a correct installation.

Advantages of the Licensel License

• Fast delivery by email
  You receive the license and the download link within a few minutes of your order.
• Always free support
  Our technicians assist you via Live Chat and email, at no additional cost.
• Invoice included
  The invoice is issued automatically once the purchase is complete.
• Trusted Shops partner shop
  The official Trusted Shops guarantee protects every purchase made on Licensel.

How to buy and activate

1. Choose your edition
   Select the version you need and complete your order in a few clicks.
2. Receive the license by email
   Within a few minutes you receive the official download link and the license for activation.
3. Install and activate
   Download the software from the manufacturer's official website and enter the license to complete activation.
4. Support included
   For any question our technicians are available via Live Chat and email.

How to download and install McAfee Antivirus Plus

After purchase you receive the activation code and the official download link by email. Download McAfee from the mcafee.com website, install it and enter the code you received at first launch: protection starts immediately and the program automatically downloads definition updates. To protect smartphones and tablets too, simply install the app and sign in with the same account. If you prefer to be guided step by step, our technicians can assist you during installation.

Need help with installation?

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