Windows 10 update conflict occurs only when the McAfee antivirus program is not compatible with the updated Windows OS version. Before updating Windows 10 to the latest version, it is better to check whether the McAfee program is compatible with it or not. You are recommended to uninstall or disable the McAfee antivirus program before proceeding to update your computer’s OS. To fix Windows 10 Update Mcafee Conflict issue, carry out the step-by-step guidelines provided on this web page.
Disabling the McAfee Antivirus program
- Note: If the McAfee antivirus program is compatible with the updated Windows OS version, disable McAfee and then update Windows 10.
- Click the Start icon or press the Win key on the keyboard.
- Type ‘mcafee’ in the Windows search bar and select your McAfee antivirus program from the search results.
- Navigate to the PC Security tab and select the Real-Time Scanning option.
- Click the Turn Off option in the main panel.
- Now, you will see the Turn Off dialog box on the screen.
- Now, you have to choose any one of the following options from the appropriate drop-down menu and click the Turn Off button.
- In 15 minutes
- In 30 minutes
- In 45 minutes
- In 60 minutes
- When I restart my PC
- Never
- Note: If you want to enable the McAfee antivirus program manually, it is better to select the Never option.
- Close the Real-Time Scanning window.
- Select the Firewall option in the left panel and click Turn Off in the main panel.
- Set a time limit and click Turn Off.
- Exit the Firewall window.
- Also, turn off the Automatic updates and Scheduled scans features.
- Close the McAfee Antivirus program.