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    McAfee WebAdvisor is your trusty companion that helps keep you safe from threats while you browse and search the web. WebAdvisor helps protect you from malware and phishing attempts while you surf, without impacting your browsing performance or experience. 

    Misclick Protection

    Blocks malware and phishing sites if you accidentally click on a malicious link.

    Typo Protection

    Alerts you if you type a web address incorrectly and helps point you in the right direction.

    Safer Downloads

    Scans your downloads and alerts you if there's a known risk.

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    Click confidently by protecting yourself from malicious sites that could contain adware, spyware, viruses and phishing scams. Start your worry-free web browsing for free by downloading McAfee WebAdvisor. 

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is included with McAfee WebAdvisor?

    McAfee WebAdvisor includes the following features:

    • Misclick Protection that blocks malware and phishing sites if you accidentally click on a malicious link

    • Typo Protection that protects you if you type a web address incorrectly and helps point you in the right direction

    • Safer Downloads that scans your downloads and alerts you if we find a risk

    • Security Check that inspects to see if your firewall and antivirus are activated before you surf

    • Secure Search with Yahoo, a protected searching experience, is only available on supported browsers

    How do I download and install McAfee WebAdvisor?

    To install McAfee WebAdvisor: 

    1. Click Free Download.

    2. Click Save and select a location on your computer to save the WebAdvisor setup file. 
      NOTE: Depending on your web browser and settings, you might need to click a bar or button to allow the file download. 

    3. When the download completes, open the setup program and follow the on-screen instructions to install McAfee WebAdvisor.  
      NOTE: After you restart your web browser, you might be prompted to select McAfee Secure Search as your default search provider.

    What are the system requirements for McAfee WebAdvisor?

    Operating System

    • Windows 10 (32- and 64-bit)

    Supported Browsers

    • Internet Explorer 10.0 or later*

    • Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)*

    • Microsoft Edge (Windows 10 or higher)*

    • Mozilla Firefox*

    • Google Chrome

    • Safari (Mac and iOS)*

    *Secure Search with Yahoo is not available

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    • The amount you are charged upon purchase is the price of the first term of your subscription. The length of your first term depends on your purchase selection. 30 days before your first term is expired, your subscription will be automatically renewed on an annual basis and you will be charged the renewal subscription price in effect at the time of your renewal, until you cancel (Vermont residents must opt-in to auto-renewal.)
    • Unless otherwise stated, if a savings amount is shown, it describes the difference between the introductory first term price (available only to customers without an existing McAfee subscription) and the renewal subscription price (e.g., first term price vs. each year thereafter).
    • Pricing is subject to change. If the renewal price changes, we will notify you in advance so you always know what’s going on.
    • You can cancel your subscription or change your auto-renewal settings from your My Account page. To learn more, click here.
    • You will be provided a full refund upon request, by contacting Customer Support within 30 days of your initial purchase or 60 days of auto-renewal.
    • Your subscription is subject to our License Agreement and Privacy Notice. Subscriptions covering "all" devices are limited to supported devices that you own. Product features may be added, changed or removed during the subscription term.  Not all features may be available on all devices.  See System Requirements for additional information.
    • Free Trial Terms: At the end of your trial period you will be charged $39.99 for the first term. After the first term, you will be automatically renewed at the renewal price (currently $109.99/yr). We will charge you 7-days before renewal. You can cancel at any time before you are charged. ​
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    • Virus Protection Pledge (VPP): If we cannot remove a virus from your supported device we’ll refund you the amount you paid for your current term subscription.  The refund does not apply to any damage or loss caused by a virus.  You are responsible for backing up your data to prevent data loss. See terms here: mcafee.com/pledge.

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    • Eligibility: McAfee® Identity Monitoring Service Essentials is available within active McAfee+ Premium, McAfee+ Advanced, McAfee+ Ultimate, McAfee Total Protection and McAfee LiveSafe subscriptions. Not all identity monitoring elements are available in all countries. See License Agreement for more information. 
    • Your subscription is subject to our License Agreement and Privacy Notice. Product features may be added, changed or removed during the subscription term. Some features may require registration and a valid ID number to activate. See System Requirements for additional information.
    • While McAfee Identity Monitoring Service provides you tools and resources to protect yourself from identity theft, no identity can be completely secure.
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      Fair Credit Reporting Act: You have numerous rights under the FCRA, including the right to dispute inaccurate information in your credit report(s). Consumer reporting agencies are required to investigate and respond to your dispute, but are not obligated to change or remove accurate information that is reported in compliance with applicable law. While this plan can provide you assistance in filing a dispute, the FCRA allows you to file a dispute for free with a consumer reporting agency without the assistance of a third party.
    • Identity theft coverage is not available in New York due to regulatory requirements.

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    • United States Customers: For residents of states other than the State of New York, the expense reimbursement insurance benefit for members is insured by insurers led by underwriters of Lloyd’s, under a master group policy issued in the name of Sontiq, Inc., and all of its subsidiaries for the benefit of members. The complete policy is available from Sontiq on request. Claims will be reviewed by the insurer in accordance with the terms and conditions of the master group policy. Restoration services are provided by Sontiq, Inc.​ ​ ​

    -‡Additional Terms Specific to Scam Detector:

    • Video Scams is currently trained only on English audio. Scanning non-English audio in videos might give less accurate results. No AI is perfect, but we’re committed to improving its reliability for your protection. See here for more information.

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    • Purchase of a single incident service, such as Device Set Up or Advanced Troubleshooting, is good for one issue. In the event the issue recurs within 7 days, there will be no additional charge for service on the same device for the same issue.
    • See our System Requirements for information on qualified devices.

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