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McAfee Product Keycode

How to Acquire the McAfee Product Keycode?

There are multiple locations where the key code can be accessed for activation. Below-mentioned are the complete details that will help you in locating the keycode. 

  1. If you got the subscription via a retail store, you will be given a properly packed box that includes a software CD and retail card. Either you will find the keycode on the retail card or on the CD. If the McAfee product keycode is covered with a silver lining, you need to scratch it to uncover the product code.  
  2. If you obtained the product online, access the order confirmation receipt that you have delivered on your email address. Hence, lookup for the 25 alphanumeric Key code in the receipt and take a note of it for activation. 
  3. Alternatively, you can view the keycode by accessing your account. Once the main interface of your account is launched, open the Subscription page. View your McAfee product name and there you will find the keycode. 

Now, move ahead to the McAfee website and begin the activation.

Execute the Activation Process

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The basic requirement for executing the activation process is McAfee Product Key. After acquiring the key code, you will be able to activate your product easily. Also, assure that your device is paired with the high-speed internet before beginning with activation. By following the below-stated process, you can conveniently activate your product.

  1. Depending on your operating system, make a choice for a web-browser i.e Chrome, Edge Chromium, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, etc. The web browser you are going to launch must be updated and error-free. 
  2. Insert the McAfee website URL in the address bar i.e mcafee.com/activate. To reach the homepage, locate and press the Enter key on your keyboard. 
  3. You will recognize an “Account” option in the top-right corner of the homepage. So, click Account to enlarge its menu box and then select “Redeem Your Retail Card”. 
  4. Now, you will get to see the McAfee Activation page. Put your cursor in the activation code field. Then, type all the 25 characters of your product key with accuracy into the space provided. 
  5. Then, click “Submit”. A new window of Mcafee Login will pop-up on your screen. If you are not enrolled with McAfee yet, create one by providing an authenticated email address. Also, set a password for your account.
  6. Upon signing in, you will now see the Installation window. Just click on the “Install Software” button and properly study the License agreement. Accept the agreement by selecting the “Yes” option. 
  7. The setup file will initiate downloading. Then, run the file and the program will be installed within a few seconds.

List of McAfee Activation Errors and Troubleshooting

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At the point of redeeming the McAfee product key, some users encounter several errors that do not allow them to successfully complete the activation process. Invalid McAfee Product Key, Key Already In Use, problems activating via CD, Subscription not found are some of the examples of error you might face while activation. Here are the troubleshooting steps that will help you to accomplish the activation process with ease by using McAfee Product Key. Have a look at the given tips and suggestions. 

  1. Ensure that the country and language you have selected on the activation must match the details mentioned on your retail card. But if you bought from an online store, the Country and Language details should be the same that you have entered while purchasing.
  2. In case you see Invalid McAfee Product Key error message on your computer screen, you must verify the activation keycode either on the retail card or on the McAfee order confirmation receipt. If you enter all the characters perfectly then you will no longer face this error. 
  3. There are situations when your subscription validity is expired and you are trying to renew the product. In such cases, you will definitely see an error message i.e Subscription not Found. Hence, renew your subscription first. 
  4. If you are unable to redeem the activation key you got from the retail store, it might be possible that your service provider did not correctly activate your card. So, contact your retail service provider from which you have purchased the McAfee software.