Windows 7 Help with copying programes?

[ashleys]

Okay, I found a way to install windows 7 on my pc, VIA multiboot, but how do i copy my mcafee protection from my vista, to my win 7 or activate it with my win7? any help?


thanks

 

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To transfer your McAfee antivirus protection from Windows Vista to Windows 7 or to activate it on Windows 7, you would typically need to reinstall McAfee on the new Windows 7 installation. This process involves uninstalling the existing McAfee software on your Windows Vista system and then reinstalling it on Windows 7. Here are the general steps you can follow:

Uninstall McAfee on Windows Vista:​

1. Open Control Panel: Go to Control Panel on your Windows Vista system.
2. Select Programs: Click on "Programs" in the Control Panel.
3. Uninstall a Program: Look for "Uninstall a Program" in the Programs section.
4. Find McAfee: Locate McAfee from the list of installed programs.
5. Uninstall McAfee: Right-click on McAfee and select "Uninstall" to remove it from your Windows Vista system.

   Install/Activate McAfee on Windows 7:​

6. Download McAfee: Visit the official McAfee website to download the software compatible with Windows 7.
7. Install McAfee: Run the McAfee installer on your Windows 7 system and follow the installation prompts.
8. Activate McAfee: During the installation process, you will have the option to activate McAfee with your license key or account details. If you have a McAfee account, you can log in to activate the software.

Additional Tips:​

• Make sure to have your McAfee license key or account details handy for the activation process.
• Ensure that you download the correct version of McAfee that is compatible with Windows 7.

By following these steps, you should be able to transfer your McAfee protection from Windows Vista to Windows 7 or activate it on your new Windows 7 installation. If you encounter any issues during the process, McAfee's customer support can also assist you with the activation process.