After Installing McAfee Internet Security- Unable To Access the Internet

Sometimes, the individuals may face some common issues while connecting or accessing to the internet after installing the McAfee Internet Security Suite Mcafee.com/activate on the device. The main reason behind Unable to Access the Internet issue is the firewall component. The firewall component in the McAfee Security Suite is the cultured intrusion detection system that inhales the exchanges of the suspicious data on the device by the hackers. Thus, the firewall provides a layer of protection to the personal data of the users.

Solutions to Fix Unable To Access the Internet after Installing McAfee Internet Security

To fix the Unable to Access the Internet issue, follow the solutions mentioned below

Solution 1: Fix Application Access

• On the taskbar, an M shield icon is displayed.
• Double click on the icon to explore it on the device.
• Now, open the Web and Email Protection panel in the window appeared on the display
• And then, click the Firewall link.
• Ensure that the Firewall is ON in the Firewall window.
• Now, click the Program Permissions drawer option.
• A list of blocked and unblocked rules will be displayed on the screen.
• Scroll down and manage all the blocked application rules.
• Allow the outbound access to that software that requires internet connectivity.

Solution 2: Disable the McAfee firewall, temporarily

• Double click on the “M shield” icon on the taskbar, to explore it on the device.
• The McAfee interface will appear on the screen.
• Open the Web and Email Protection panel.
• And then, click on the Firewall link. The Firewall window will appear.
• Here, choose the Turn Off button in front of the firewall option.
• A popup message will appear to the users, to confirm that they want to disable the firewall service of the McAfee.
• Now, choose a resume time after that the firewall will get Turn On.
• After this, the green status of security will change to the red.
• Now, try to access the internet or test the connectivity of it.
• Once completing the test, either turn on the firewall or restart the device.

Get in touch with McAfee Customer Support

If the “Unable to Access the Internet” issue still occurs on the system, then the users may call the McAfee customer support on the McAfee Customer Support toll-free number to get quick assistance to resolve the issue.

John Woods is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, malware, social engineering, Games,internet and new media. He writes for McAfee products at www.mcafee.com/activate or mcafee.com/activate .

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