How to Make Your Computer Move Faster With McAfee

McAfee improves computer health so it runs faster.

Viruses and spyware can cause a computer to run slowly. Anti-virus and anti-spyware security software could remove harmful and unnecessary items from the computer. McAfee analyzes and blocks threats to a computer continuously to create a tight protective system. It also destroys obsolete files to prevent unauthorized access. Because the computer has fewer files, it runs faster with McAfee.

Things You'll Need

• McAfee software

Instructions

1. Visit the McAfee website and click "My Account" from the menu near the top of the page to login or register with McAfee.

2. Go to "My Products" from the menu on the left of the page after logging in, choose a McAfee security software product and click the "Download" button. Read the license agreement and click "I Agree." Click the "Download" button and click "Run."

3. Select a type of installation. Choose "Typical" to install all the features of the McAfee product, or "Custom" to choose which programs to install. Click "Next" to begin installation, then wait. When the installation has been completed, click the "Finish" button and restart if prompted.

4. Double-click the McAfee shield icon on the task bar, which is usually at the bottom right of the computer screen in PCs. In Mac computers, start the program by clicking "Finder" from the dock, choose "Applications" and double-click "McAfee."

5. Click "Virus and Spyware Protection" from the main McAfee window and click "Scan Your PC."

6. Set automatic scans after the initial scan so you don't have to manually start a computer scan every time. Click "Scheduled Scanning" and enter your preferred schedule.

References

• McAfee: Product Installation Guide
• McAfee: AntiVirus Plus Demo