How to Download and Install McAfee Products Sold at Dell

Summary: Explore how to download and install McAfee products purchased at Dell. This guide covers McAfee LiveSafe, Small Business Security, Business Protection, and McAfee+ Premium. Get started with your McAfee subscription today. ...

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Instructions

Affected Products:

  • McAfee LiveSafe
  • McAfee Small Business Security
  • McAfee Business Protection
  • McAfee+ Premium

McAfee products use a subscription-based software model that is available either as a 30-day trial or for purchase from Dell.

Reference the instructions under Trial or Purchased for more information.

Note: These steps only cover McAfee products purchased from Dell and do not cover third-party purchases.

Trial

Computers purchased through Dell include a McAfee 30-day trial. Customers must activate purchased subscription through Dell using the options noted below.

Purchased

McAfee products can be purchased with a Dell Computer or through the Dell McAfee Store. Reference the appropriate purchase method for the proper installation steps.

Note: For information about changing your McAfee subscription, reference Change or cancel auto-renewal This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..

Dell Computer

If your order confirmation contains the below SKUs

634-CYHK 525-0013 525-0318
634-CYHF 525-10286 525-10633
634-CYHH 525-10625 525-10288
634-CYHG 525-10263 525-0015
634-CYHJ 525-10292 525-10288
634-CYHL 525-10624 525-10627
634-CHWH 525-10302 525-10265
634-CHLN 650-0028  

McAfee installation must be completed using either Dell Optimizer, Dell, or Alienware Purchased App or MyAccount.

For example:

  • 634-CYFF - McAfee+ Premium 3-year
  • 658-BCC0 - MCAfee+ Premium 30-day trial

Reference Dell knowledge base article Dell Optimizer Version 6.x Purchased Apps Information, for additional information related to Dell Optimizer, Dell or Alienware Purchased App download method are available.

Software purchased with the unit outside of Dell Optimizer, Dell or Alienware Purchased App or MyAccount:

Warning: These steps are intended for customers who have never activated McAfee Product.

On boot, McAfee software is available directly in the Windows system tray. In the Windows Notification Area, click Show hidden files and then double-click the McAfee system tray icon.

McAfee system tray icon

You can follow instructions available here to Download and install McAfee products This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.

Warning: If you had previously activated or downloaded the McAfee product that is purchased with your Dell computer, then log in to your McAfee account at http://www.mcafee.com/ This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies. to redownload the product.
Note: For issues accessing your McAfee account:
  • Validate the email that is tied to a McAfee subscription.
  • Dell technical support is unable to validate the email that is used to setup the McAfee subscription, to protect your privacy. 
  • Contact the vendor directly for assistance at https://service.mcafee.com/ This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..

Dell McAfee Store

The following McAfee product subscriptions can be purchased at Dell for computers running Microsoft Windows:

  • McAfee Antivirus
  • McAfee LiveSafe
  • McAfee Total Protection
  • McAfee+ Premium
  • McAfee Mobile Security
  • McAfee Privacy and Identity Guard

McAfee product details

McAfee products that are purchased separately from a Dell computer can be downloaded through Dell Digital Locker with the email that is used at the time of purchase.

Warning: If you had previously activated or downloaded the McAfee product that is purchased with your Dell computer, then log in to your McAfee account at http://www.mcafee.com/ This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies. to redownload the product.
Note:
  • For issues accessing your McAfee account:
    • Validate the email that is tied to a McAfee subscription.
    • Dell technical support is unable to validate the email that is used to setup the McAfee subscription, To protect your privacy. Contact the vendor directly for assistance at https://service.mcafee.com/ This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  • If the McAfee product is missing from your Dell Digital Locker account, reach out to Customer Care for further assistance. For more information, reference How to Get Support for McAfee Products Sold at Dell.

Affected Products

Chromebox, Alienware, Dell Pro All-in-One, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Tower, Inspiron, Legacy Desktop Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, Chromebook, G Series , Alienware, Dell Laptops, Dell Plus, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Legacy Laptop Models, Dell Pro Max Micro XE FCM2250 ...
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Article Number: 000131535
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 09 Jan 2026
Version:  29
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