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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on September 22nd, 2011 3:35 PM

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This information relates to the "retail cards" that McAfee sells in retailers such as Walmart. The links are valid for downloading the trail product as well.

Go to the McAfee web site and download the software. During installation you will be prompted for the info on the retail card.

https://home.mcafee.com/Store/Downloads.aspx

From the McAfee knowledge base....

http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=CS41007&lc=1033&pf=1

Description

An many retail stores, McAfee sells Retail Cards that allow you to download your security products from the Internet instead of installing from a CD.

This ensures that the product you install is always the most recent version.

Solution

To redeem your retail card and install McAfee Security products:

Locate the Download URL on the back of your Retail Card.
Navigate to this URL in your web browser.
Follow the instructions provided on the page:
If you are prompted to select a country, select the language you purchased at the store.
Locate the registration number on your Retail Card. Enter this number in the fields provided & click Submit.
Log in to your McAfee account or create an account if you are a new user.
Upon successful card redemption, click Go to My Account.
Download and install your product. For detailed installation instructions, see McAfee article TS100342.

If you are unable to redeem your McAfee Product card, please contact Customer Service using the link below:

http://service.mcafee.com/LocaleSelect.aspx?&sg=CS&pt=1&st=PHONE

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