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Transfer Mcafee Antivirus To New Computer

If you are switching over to a new computer from the old one, there are chances for data loss. But when it comes to McAfee antivirus, you need not worry about losing the application. You can transfer McAfee antivirus to a new computer within a few minutes. For detailed instructions, go through the steps given below.

Transfer Mcafee Antivirus To New Computer

Case 1: If McAfee provides a single subscription

  • On your new Windows computer, open the default browser after ensuring that the Internet connection is stable.
  • Go to the official McAfee site, click on My Account, and select Sign In from the list of options.
  • Input the registered email address in the Email Address field.
  • Enter the correct password in the Password field.
  • Click the LOGIN button and choose your old computer from the displayed list.
  • Click Deactivate to remove the license for the McAfee antivirus installed on your old computer.
  • To remove your old computer from the list, click the Transfer, remove, or reinstall button after selecting your device.
  • If prompted, click Remove to confirm your action.
  • Next, click Download to get the McAfee antivirus on your new computer.
  • After completing the download, run the file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Re-register your McAfee product with the existing license key and enjoy using the McAfee subscription.

You have now seen how to transfer McAfee antivirus to a new computer.

Case 2: If McAfee provides additional licenses for your subscription

A few McAfee subscriptions provide access to install the software on more than one computer. You can check the available licenses from your McAfee account. To know more about checking the available licenses and adding subscriptions to new computers, follow these steps.

  • First, launch a web browser on your new computer and go to the official McAfee site.
  • Click My Account and select Sign In from the list of options.
  • Type the registered email address and password in the Email Address and Password fields, respectively.
  • Click the LOGIN button and then click the + tab.
  • Choose the device you wish to protect and check for the available licenses.
  • If you find any available licenses, choose your McAfee product and click Download.
  • After completing the download, run the file and carry out the instructions in the setup wizard to complete the installation.
  • Register your new computer with the license key.
  • If you wish to remove the license for your old computer, go to the My Account page on the official McAfee site.
  • Sign in to your account and choose your old computer from the list.
  • Click the option to remove your old computer.
  • If necessary, add additional subscriptions for the McAfee software installed on your new computer.

If you are stuck while transferring McAfee antivirus to your new computer, click the Call button and contact our technical experts for assistance in resolving the issue.