While this "solution" may "work" (i.e., get the job done), I think we have to question WHY?!
Are we to infer that McAfee has an invalid/revoked certificate, and that by disabling a check for revocation --- in essence, LOWERING one's security, and increasing the likelihood of fraudulent spoofing --- we bypass this security feature, and thereby "get to" the McAfee site??
CGM79
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March 9th, 2008 17:00
Sorry, not much to add apart from I am having the same problem. Also with a brand new inspiron, but 1525.
I have the same symptoms when trying to register McAfee.
CGM79
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March 9th, 2008 19:00
Try this ...
Disable the option for Internet Explorer to check for server Certificate revocation
IMPORTANT: The workaround below is only temporary. It must be reversed after successful installation.
- Click Start, All Programs, Internet Explorer.
- Click Tools, Internet Options.
- Select the Advanced Tab.
- Navigate to the security section and deselect Check for server Certificate revocation.
- Click Apply to save the changes and test.
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While this "solution" may "work" (i.e., get the job done), I think we have to question WHY?!
Are we to infer that McAfee has an invalid/revoked certificate, and that by disabling a check for revocation --- in essence, LOWERING one's security, and increasing the likelihood of fraudulent spoofing --- we bypass this security feature, and thereby "get to" the McAfee site??
something seems very wrong with that....