McAfee® LiveSafe™ - Antivirus & Internet Security Software (2024)

McAfee LiveSafe provides award-winning antivirus protection and much more, covering your computers, mobile devices and even your identity. We help keep you safe – so you can focus on what matters.

Award-winning antivirus

Defend against viruses and threats with online and offline protection.

Cross-device protection

Protect your PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets with one subscription.

On-the-go Secure Wi-Fi

Keep your browsing habits and data safe from prying eyes when connected to public Wi-Fi.**

Award-winning internet security

Over 500 million protected devices and counting.

Beyond just antivirus

Among our security solutions, McAfee LiveSafe stands tall with its combination of antivirus, privacy, and identity tools and features, built to protect you from all kinds of threats.

And now, when you’re enrolled in auto-renewal**, you’ll gain access to our secure VPN, which provides bank-grade encryption to keep your personal information and online habits protected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does McAfee LiveSafe cover?

McAfee LiveSafe is award-winning antivirus protectionthatdefends against viruses, online threats, and ransomware with online and offline protection.Itcovers multiple features, such as:

Available when you’re enrolled in auto-renewal**, our secure VPN uses bank-grade AES 256-bit encryption to keep your browsing information and online habits protected at home and on-the-go.
McAfee^® Securityfor your Android and iOS devices and cross-device protection for your PCs, Macs and more.
McAfee^®Safe Familyto encourage good habits for your kids, letting you decide what they see online.
VulnerabilityScannertostreamlineWindows and application updates with a single tool that scans and installsthem all.
Identity Protection Service provides a guided identity protection experience including dark web monitoring for your email. Get expanded monitoring with auto-renewal turned on.
Password Managertoeasily secure and manage your passwords by storing, auto-filling and even generating unique passwords.
McAfee^® Web Advisorto browse, shop, and bank with confidence by sidestepping attacks with clear warnings of risky websites, links and files.
PC Optimizationto help you get things done faster by making your computer focus on the task at hand, automatically.
Web Boostto browse without interruption and maximize your battery and bandwidth by pausingautoplayvideos.
App Boosttogiveyour resource-hungry apps thepowerthey needto getthe job done faster.
McAfee^® Shredder™to deletesensitive files completely,ensuringno traces are left behind.
McAfee^®QuickClean™to removeunwanted files, reclaim storage andpurgecookies and temporary files.
McAfee’s Virus Protection Pledgethatincludes our 100% Guarantee: Viruses removed or your money back, available with auto-renewal.*For more information, seehere.
Free customer support via phone, chat or online for the life of your subscription.

How many devices can I use with McAfee LiveSafe?

You can protect an unlimited number ofpersonaldevicesyou own for the duration of your subscriptionwith McAfee LiveSafe.

Do I need to renew my McAfee LiveSafe subscription?

When you are enrolled in auto-renew, 30 daysbefore your subscription is scheduled to expire, the credit card on file for your account is automatically billed, and your subscription is extended for another year.

If your auto-renewal has been disabled, you will receive a message30 days before expiryto inform you that your license is about to expire. You can then choose to renew your license for another year or purchase an upgrade.

What happens if I don't renew McAfee LiveSafe?

IfyourMcAfee LiveSafesubscriptionexpires, it won't provide you with the same level of protection it does when it's active.Your software will no longerupdate with the most recent bug fixes or enhancements, so you won’t beprotected from the most recent threats. Once your antivirus software's subscription has reached its expiration date, you must decide whether toresubscribe, purchase another solution, or install a freesolution.

What are the requirements and specifications?

McAfee LiveSafe is compatible withlaptops, desktops, tablets andmobile devices. You can find operating system compatibility on ourSystem Requirements page.